Hi @dianadobosz, welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. You may notice I also listed your discussion in the Heart & Blood Health support group so other members who have discussed mitral valve replacement or repair can join the discussion to share their experiences as well. @bgl1, @afibjan, @hunby2blas, and @saganjames have all discussed having a mitral valve repair done and may be able to share their experiences.

@dianadobosz, it sounds like you have been through a lot with your granddaughter and her fight with neuroblastoma. She sounds like quite the fighter and I am sure her encouragement for you to seek help for your health issues had to really hit home. While our guidelines don't allow sharing of gofundme or fundraisers, your support of your granddaughter jumps off the screen.

@dianadobosz, It sounds like you were able to discuss your concerns with your doctor and find the treatment that is best for you. If you are comfortable sharing, were the benefits and risks of not opting for a more major surgery discussed?