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deano89

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met with the surgeon Frank Wells today ,he welcomed me and my wife into his office and said i have looked at your mitral valve i can fix you. he had a really nice manner and i instantly felt calmness , i asked if he would do my surgery and he said he would . asked about timing as i wanted to wait till after the school summer holidays but didnt want to damage my heart so would go with his recommendation, he said nothing would change in the next 4-6months so that would suit both of us ,so september /october is likely my date
must say i am so pleased as i researched a lot and he was the surgeon i wanted he has done a lot of mitral valves and has an excellent record with repair

http://www.papworthhospital.nhs.uk/content.php?/about/our_staff/profiles/Frank_Wells
 
Well that is good news. No good that you need surgery, but at least you will have the work done by someone you truly trust and that is the first step to success. Keep us updated and since time flies when you are having fun:rolleyes: sept/oct will be here before you know it.
 
It is good to read when one of us knows we are in the hands of the right surgeon for us. It is so important to have faith in the surgeon and trust his competence and judgment. That is good news...... you found the surgeon you want and he has agreed to do your surgery.
 
deano89....glad you have found a surgeon in whom you have confidence. I also was blessed to find a surgeon who has calmed my fears. I also waited several months...when dx'd they were scheduling surgery for January (winter and lots of snow) as I live where it is warm year round I did not want to deal with the possibility of my husband (an old person) driving in it. I asked to be scheduled for April. In recent testing there has been no change (no damage) from the testing in October. I believe it will be the same for you.
 
I'm glad to hear you have found a surgeon you feel comfortable with. It makes a big difference. Enjoy your summer and by Christmas or sooner you will be celebrating success and better health,

Dale
 
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