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What I Learned From My Open Heart Surgery

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) | Last Active: Apr 19 10:47pm | Replies (49)
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@lindalee88

I need a mitral valve replacement
I went to Mayo Clinic in phoenix and that is where they will go my surgery… I am doing coughing exercises and breathing exercises with devices. I have an AIR PHYSIO and a Respiratory trainer and i also have the devices with the balls and something called THE BREATHER. I have several devices… I’m doing everything I possibly can to help my lungs. Also doing Yoga. I have a breathing test at Mayo in Scottsdale on the 15th then meeting the doctor and going over the results on the 16th
I’m also hoping that she can share with me anything else I can do to get my lungs into shape.

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Debra, Volunteer Mentor | @karukgirl | Apr 6 11:49am

https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/hospital/mayo-clinic-arizona
Hi @lindalee88,
I found this online regarding mitral valve replacement at Mayo, Phoenix, AZ.
The Mayo Clinic is rated the top cardiac surgery hospital(s) in America, so it sounds like you are going to be in good hands.
Because your team will know all about your lung condition before surgery, they will be well aware of what to expect post op. Breathing is important! It is in fact vital...so I don't blame you for being worried going into this with a lung condition, hopefully you will get some good information after you go over the results of your testing that will ease your mind a little.
Do you have a list of questions written down that you can ask at your appointment?
Do you have another person that can go with you to your appointment? Sometimes we stop listening when we try to process all the things that are coming our way at once...having someone with you can be helpful, because they can fill in the blanks we may miss.

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