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I Made it through Surgery! Woke up choking on the breathing tube, which was promptly removed. I felt great until I threw up last night, which wasn't fun with how tender my chest is. I don't think tramodol agrees with me. I'm very sore, but very happy to be alive. The surgeon told my wife...

Tomorrow is the big day! Going in for a Mitral Valve Repair at 5am. I feel very confident in the Surgeon and facility as a whole. On top of that, I'm grateful to be able to receive the care I need. And I want to thank this Forum and the posters for answering questions, offering advice, and...

Hey there. I need to begin the process of consulting with a surgeon (or surgeons) for a Mitral Valve repair/replacement due to prolapse with severe regurgitation. Is there a widely accepted 'best approach' to finding/vetting potential Surgeons? I am located in the Bay Area, Ca but am weighing...

Hey there. I just wanted to introduce myself. 38 y.o. Male. Construction worker, San Francisco. I have been physically active my whole life. Played sports as a child and teenager, got into construction, and enjoyed physically creating things and working with my hands. Outdoors on the weekends...