Recent content by DannaT

Thank you all for takimg the time to reply. I really appreciate your input. I will take your advice and will be doubly careful going forward to not miss another dose! I was just panicking at the thought of my INR level crashing and developing a blood clot. That is just really scary to me.

Hi All, I forgot to take my dose of Warfarin last night (the very first time this has ever happened to me since I had my mechanical valve installed in July of 2013). My dosing is 4.5mg every day with the exception of Tuesdays and Thursdays when it is 3.0mg. So the does I missed was 4.5mg. I...

Hi Suzanne, I too have episodes of occasional blurry vision eight weeks post op. I had it checked by my ophthalmologist during a regular eye checkup and was told I had a hemorrhage in my right eye. She said it was common after surgery from changes in pressure due to the heart lung machine...

I have a carbomedic mechanical valve and have only heard it "tick" maybe 3 times...more like a faint clicking noise. The rest of the time it's more of a thumping type sensation in my chest like a strong heartbeat. It is not bothersome at all. It's just one of those things you grow used to and...

Hi Justin, I will definitely keep you in my thoughts and prayers. I put great faith in the power of prayer and positive thinking and you have all of our support and good wishes! Continue with your positive confident attitude and know that we are here for you. I can't speak to how difficult...

So happy to hear that you are doing so well! It means a lot to us waiting for our surgeries to know that positive outcomes are waiting for us too! My surgery is Tuesday 7/9...I am looking forward to starting my recovery and hope to feel as good as you ;).

Hi all, this is my very first reply to a post and it is my exact question! I am a 50 year old female scheduled for surgery on July 9 to repair an ascending aortic aneurysm and a faulty aortic valve. I have researched the advantages/disadvantages of both and am still stuck making my decision...