Question:
Has anyone had mitral valve replacement and was still

able to have the Lap Band surgery. Thanks    — Jeanne R. (posted on June 2, 2003)

June 5, 2003
Hi, just so you know I had two open heart surgeries in 1962 and 1966. I had repair of tetraology of fallot. I also had Diabetes, high cholestrol, high triglycerides, high blood pressure and incontinence. Today I am almost 4 months post op and I am happy to report that I have lost 55 lbs., lost my diabetes and all the other medical problems I had before surgery. I went from 22W to 14 and still losing. Don't worry you should be just fine. If you want email me and I will answer any other questions. [email protected]
   — Robyn W.