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Hi Oldmanemu, Thanks for your advice. What sort of operation u had ? what is ur view about On-X Life valve ? Regards, Hochi

Hi John, So did u have mechanical or tissue ? Regards, Hochi

Hi Piglet, What type AVR u did ? Mechanical or Tissue ? Mine is scheduled in Dec . Can't beleive this is happening to me. How long it took u to recover. Regards, Hochi

Hi Cooker, Good to hear u r doing great. Which company's mechanical valve u put in ? Did u have much say or u just left it the Doc to decide ? And secondly how long it took u to recover. Regards, Hochi

Hi, Goodluck. you will be fine. I will have mine on 14th Dec. So are you doing Tissue valve or mechanical ?

So I guess my main question is what are the limitations if I go for mechanical and taking warfarin, is that a big issue ?? Also since you went for tissue, how long in average the tissue valve lasts for ?

Yes I am. Can u suggest which procedure is better please.

Dear Freinds, I am going to have my valve replacement surgery in Dec 2011. Still very confused whether I should go for Tissue valve or mechanical valve ?? I have never taken Warfarin and please anyone who is taking warfarin , let me know how is life after taking warferin everyday. What are...