Mitral Valve Repair
First off, hello!
I’m a 44F, in otherwise decent health other than being overweight and some knee issues due to an injury and failed repair surgery 3 years ago.
I went to a new PCP (4th one over a year while I was searching for one) who actually LISTENED to me and didn’t just say “lose weight and drink more water,” and in addition to prescribing me miracle migraine meds (I haven’t had one in 6 months!) she heard something off when listening to my heart.
Sent me for echocardiogram, referred me to a cardiologist, got a TEE done, cardiologist referred me to a surgeon…annnnd here I am. Surgery is not scheduled yet, but going to be in the next 1-2 months. Surgeon recommended doing it now as my leak is pretty severe, but I have no major symptoms, as I’m young and have no major health issues - other than weight.
With all that said - I’m FREAKING OUT! I’m seriously a wreck since I got this news last week. I have two young kids, an amazing husband, and a great support system (my parents) - and I am so so scared. I’d love some positive stories, please! That I’m doing the right thing in getting it done, and it’ll all be good. And, yes, my dr will be doing OHS…which again scares me so much. Oh! And I go for a catheterization in a few weeks too - what’s that like?
Thank you so much for helping to put this worried Mom at ease…❤️