Recent content by KC-Steve

Thank you all, for the encouraging words, and support! I still feel rough but I know that time is my best friend... Steve :)

To check my INR? I am too independant of a person (single) to wait for blood to be drawn, and most out-patient labs want to stick you for a full vial. I am well aware of the new, prick-your-finger type meters. So how do I go about getting one of these little jewels? How much do they run, and...

Hello all! My story is somewhat unusual compared to what I read on pre-surgery... I am home...feeling rough, depending how well I might sleep or lay in bed. I am told the surgery went well. The surgery was scheduled at 8:30 a.m on Fri. March 6th.. I do remember having a meal that night, but do...

Yes I have a Surgeon....see the message at the bottom....he is the best in and around Kansas City, and he works with St. Luke's.

Best of Luck Dyna...I will be thinking about you on Friday... Steve :)

All the best Wade...;)...hope your surgery is very succesful... Steve :)

Thank you Mary, and everyone else...I'm trying to be busy at work and around the house tonight, so as not to think about it to much. A lady friend, Tammy, will hopefully post here any news she can, 'till I can type on her laptop at the hospital. Steve :)

Thanks Lyn...I'll have to check on that for sure!

Hey there Roger, Send me a PM and let me know what you learned...education is a valuable tool... Steve :)

Hello Randy, Yes, I live in Blue Springs, which is 30 minutes east of KC. I can't wait...spring is great in Missouri...as you know. It's nice to make the aquaintance Randy, and Thanks for stopping by to welcome me in to the group here! Steve :)

Hey Jane... I know about the people person stuff...I enjoy meeting and talking with people myself. Good Luck with your surgery, and as others have said...Godspeed... and then enjoy this new spring! Steve :)

It is wonderful, for all of you to welcome me in..;)..Thank You so much! Good Luck Dyna...I'm sure that I will be thinking of you too! Steve :)

Hi Debbie, During my consulation, my doctor told me that, he believes that he will be able to repair my mitral valve after looking over all of my tests, my age, and listening to it. I am having the cath procedure done the day before the actual valve surgery...and I hope he performs a repair...

A prayer is being said to Ian...

Mine will also be on Fri. and the thinking was, that I am single, and a friend is going to take a week's vacation to stay with me after surgery, so now that makes at least 9 days possible together, to get me through this process. I also think it may help with the first few days, the hospital not...