I think it's normal to feel scared. I was too. Had the surgery and everything turned out great. Thank God. Have a talk with your surgeon, ask questions. Your fears should be reduced. I will pray that all goes well.

it is definitely normal to be scared. Hopefully you have great cardic doctors. I do. be sure to ask all the questions you need to. prayers for you

I was terrified before my consult with the cardiac surgeon. I asked alot of questions, I made a list while waiting to see the surgeon. My mitral valve was definitely leaking bad! The only item that we were having issues with after him answering all of my questions, was the type of surgery. We decided on the less invasive approach. I didn't get the zipper, they went in under my right breast.

To Cherylmay, Did you have your Mitral valve repaired? was the surgery ok and did your EF increase? my mitral valve has mild regurgitions.

just be sure your cardio surgeon has had a lot of e xperience with this procedure.