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I would request one if you want one. Trace leakage is not a big deal but it is possible that you may not have any leakage at 6 months post op. I had no leakage post op, mild leakage six weeks post op, which freaked me out to say the least, and then trace leakage 7 months post op. Cardiologist...

For anyone with long hair... I wore my hair in braids because I didn't know how long it would be before I showered and also wanted to keep hair away from any tubes, IV's, etc. A ponytail would do as well, but sometimes I'm sensitive to the tight feeling of a rubberband after a prolonged period.

Nice to see your recovery via video! You appear to be progressing well! Continued prayers for a speedy recovery.

Please tell him hello and that I wish for an uneventful and speedy recovery for him.

I'll be thinking of you tomorrow, HH. Will look forward to your wife's update. See you around soon!

I'm sorry you are feeling unwell and anxious. That's understandable. If your MVP is truly mild, then I don't think it's your prolapsed valve that's causing you problems. However, I would probably take the CD and the written report for another cardiologist to interpret, and to explain in...

I had a CT angio as well, Jason. I was glad to have the option!

Hey Mom, I am a 45 year old mother of two (twins, age 11.5) who had MV repair just last Monday. I had severe regurgitation as well. I knew that I had to be very positive for them to feel comfortable with what would be happening to me, so I focused on the fact that people have their valves...

Hi, I haven't posted much here, but wanted to let you all know that I had successful repair of my mitral valve on Monday, April 18th. Both of my leaflets were repaired, as were one or two chordae. The surgeon also discovered a small hole in my heart which was repaired as well. I had the...

Talked to surgeon's assistant this morning. No problems with getting tooth extracted today. She said they have some patients that need surgery who have teeth pulled by oral surgeons at the hospital and the patient has heart surgery the following day. I also found a study out of Japan about...

Thanks for all of your replies and information. I have been pre-medicating at the dentist for many years, so I've got that part under control, though I'm wondering (and will ask doctor) if I need post extraction antibiotics, as well as pre-medication. I will call my surgeon this morning. My...

I just found out that I need a tooth pulled. I have the option of having a root canal as well, but the dentist doesn't think that it will last and I would be wasting my money and he thinks that having it extracted would be better since I'm having surgery so soon. My surgery is scheduled for...

My surgery is April 18th. I was told to not wear contacts. Although I can sleep in mine, I'm guessing it has something to do with lowering your body temperature and the effect it may have on your contacts adhering to your eyes? Just a guess. Does anyone know? Anyway, I rarely wear my...

As I am having robotic repair in less than two weeks, I resurrected this thread to assist others who are contemplating robotic repair and clarifying any misinformation about robotic repair that may be out there. For anyone interested, Cleveland Clinic did a study on robotic repair versus...

We must be in parallel universes Hockey Heart. Along with living in Evanston at one time (now in HP), and consulting the same surgeons you did, and the attorney thing, I can't seem to get the calendar to go past 2010 either!

Hey Hockeyheart, I met with two of the surgeons you did as well, Dr. John Alexander and Dr. McCarthy. I liked them both very much and felt both seemed very competent. I went through the same process at NW. Echo, followed by appt. with cardiologist, followed by appt. with surgeon McCarthy...

Hi Dave, Just wanted to let you know you have a surgery partner. I'm also scheduled for April 18th for MV repair (possible replacement). I'm also asymptomatic but have severe regurgitation and an enlarged atrium. I wish you all the best.

Hi everyone, This is my first post here. I'm scheduled for MV repair (perhaps replacement) on April 18th. I was diagnosed with MVP in 1979 at the age of 14. Through my twenties and thirties I had an echo about once every five years. Late in 2009, my primary care doctor said that it was time...