Eeek! Mitral Valve broken

[Etruscan27]

Went for an echocardiogram recently having been sent by GP. I'd been getting breathless when exercising. Had phone call inviting me to see GP next week. I made the 'mistake' of looking for my test results online. It didn't make good reading. Mitral prolapse with severe regurgitation. Dreading seeing him now. First time on here for me. It's great to see all the support and tips. All the best everyone.

[Lopas]

just remember, treatment beats the alternative!

I had a mitral valve repair just over six weeks ago and I’m feeling positive and that life is good, do look beyond the first appointment and even the recovery and think of being better….

Talking to the nurses in hospital many people seem to have a few black days 2 to 3 days after an operation as they have built themselves up for that operation rather than looking up longer term to being well again.

[Etruscan27 in reply to Lopas]

Thanks for your reply. I hope you continue to make an excellent recovery. I feel as though I've put the cart before the horse coming on here before I've even seen my GP! I've had a lucky life health wise apart from a bowel cancer surgery in 2021. This valve issue has come out of the blue. I guess I'm just trying to get my head round it!

[Daffodilia]

My husband was anxious too but doctor said - we have found problem - we will fix it and you will get better. He had op in August and back to normal now (almost)

[Etruscan27 in reply to Daffodilia]

That's great to hear! Thanks for your reply. It's very encouraging. I'll post how things go with GP after Wednesday. Nice cat by the way...

[Daffodilia]

Good Luck - if you need more info as you progress let me know- cat is called Harriet

[Etruscan27 in reply to Daffodilia]

Thank you. Ours is Dolly...

[Paul7777]

Don't worry it can be fixed. Had mine done 7 weeks ago feeling much better. One step at a time but it got such a high success rate. Key is to not get ahead of yourself and think about surgery and recover when that could be months or a year away. Important thing is it pick up now and you will be fixed up when you need it. If you ever need any friendly advice happy to support. Paul

[Etruscan27 in reply to Paul7777]

Hi Paul, thanks for your encouragement. You're right! I'm definitely jumping ahead of myself. Pleased to say my BP has responded well to my Ramipril. I'm working on keeping stress levels down too. Really glad to hear you're getting better now. 7 weeks goes fast... take care,

Paul