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What I Learned From My Open Heart Surgery

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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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lindalee88 | @lindalee88 | 1 day ago

Hi …yes I do have my list of questions started. Im taking all my breathing devices with me to show the doctor exactly what I’m using. I don’t have anyone to go with me but I record the conversation and write things down so I can remember what was said. It’s hard to remember everything that’s is being said.
I feel extremely blessed that I am able to go to Mayo Clinic with my insurance.
I’m going lots of breathing exercises so when I do my breathing test on the 15th it will give me good results 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thank you so much for taking the time to chat with me… I appreciate it so very much. All my friends here in vegas work and have their own families.. everyone’s so busy. It’s nice to chat with someone who’s been thru this.
Where did u have surgery?

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