Today is one year since my mitral valve replacement... I am so thankful to everyone here, you helped me so much....Last year when I found out I needed a replacement I only had a month to prepare for surgery.. I had no clue anything was wrong with my valves and was in such shock.... You gave me the knowledge I needed to find the right surgeon and pick the correct valve for me in a very short time....I was so terrified of the surgery but you all gave me such encouragement and what to expect, I am forever Grateful!!!!