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Hello @oligarcia, I combined your discussion with an existing discussion posted by @mikena, titled:
"mitral valve regurgitation"
- https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mitral-valve-regurgitation/
I did this so you could meet other members who have been recently diagnosed or have shared their experiences going through the initial stages of being diagnosed. @tsc, @catsunn, and @saganjames shared their stories and may be able to speak to how they handled their initial diagnosis.
@oligarcia, you mentioned you are still active and eat healthy, are these activities that your current provider said you should continue with? Were any symptoms discussed that needed to be addressed if they grow worse?
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Before my mitral valve repair was scheduled, the cardiologist told me to "keep doing what I was doing" exercise wise. I never mentioned that I had a black belt in Judo and was working out regularly in the kid's class. It was better than working out with adults for me, but it was still strenuous.
A few months later I saw the cardiologist and told him I was still working out at Judo, figuring I would stop when I couldn't catch my breath. I can still remember the look of horror on his face, and the sharp, "Don't do that!" Then he explained that I was like someone in a parachute with a few strings holding me to it and I should be careful not to break any more strings.
From this, I learned it's best (for doctors and patients) not to assume anything and always seek clarification.