Recent content by Pat

Yes i have. I notice alot of new things now that i did'nt pay much attention to before.

I guess we hear new things that we never paid much attention to before the surgery. Now i must be over sensitive to the new sounds and feelings. The good sounds that let us know we are alive.

Thanks Karl, i feel better knowing that it's not just me that hears the thumping. I going to try sleeping with a pillow on my chest to see if that helps. I have been going to Physical Therapy 3 times a week and that is going well. My BP has been doing better so i know thats not the problem. I...

I'm 53 years old and am 2.5 months out of surgery for a replacement mechanical valve and pacemaker put in. lately i have been hearing a thumping in my chest. At night it makes it difficult to sleep because i keep thinking about it. I was wondering if anyone else has had this issue? Thanks Pat

I have a question about playing softball with a pacemaker. I just had one put in along with a mechanical valve 3 weeks ago? Pat

Tissue valve replacement Tissue valve replacement I have a question. Has anybody ever had a tissue valve replaced through the catheter method and then is it possible after the 10 to 15 years when it needs to be replaced again to do the same type of procedure? Pat

Thanks Ross. This really helps. Pat

I sure dont want to have another surgery again. Lucky for me i don't have any blocked vessels. I'm leaning towards the mechanical valve. I just had concerns about the coumadin. I have been taking baby asprin for years and that has not bothered me. Pat

I don't mind taking a pill every day and i sure don't want to go through another surgery again. Do you have any side affects taking Warfarin? My surgeon is recommending that i go with the mechanical because of my age. I do like to go out after softball with the guys to have a few beers each...

My name is Pat and I'm 53. I'm going in for valve replacement surgery next Thursday. I have not decided which type valve to go with yet. I want to be able to continue to play sports and lead a somewhat normal life. I have heard different stories about taking anticoagulants. Do i go with a tissue...

I'am a new member. I'am a new member. I'm going in next Thursday to have my Aortic valve replaced. I still don't know which type to go with. I have heard horror stories about taking blood thinners for the rest of my life but i also have heard that the tissue valves don't last as long as a...