Recent content by temp69

Very strange, to be sure. The good news is we have wonderful docs in this country and he will get terrific care. All my best to you.

Four years ago I got an On-X valve put in. The first few months were rough. Then, wham, divorce. But I have bounced back. I have written a YA trilogy called THE NEW KID (templemathews.com) and I have a really fun movie on YouTube, just google D.W.I. DRIVING WHILE ITALIAN. I can honestly say the...

Hey new guy, welcome. You will be fine. I had the same situation and got an onX valve four years ago. Never felt better. Near as I can tell, coumadin doesn't interfere with anything. And I don't think you have to test nearly as much as some people advise, as long as you stay within the range of...

a little pill each day in addition to the others I take, like lipitor and vitamins. no biggie, trust me. you don't want to go through two surgeries.

Good choice! Good choice! I got one three years ago and I'm feeling better than I have in years! Coumadin is no big deal. If you've already had your surgery, then good luck in the healing process, you will be fine!:)

My book was published and is available now! So for all you readers out there and for everyone who has gone through what I've gone through, it's hopefully comforting to learn that someone (that's me) -- endured the surgery, recovered, and had enough gumption to write a book! please visit my...

Same thing happened with me Same thing happened with me I do believe our hearts "calm down" after surgery and sometimes it takes weeks. So don't worry, I'll bet it's normal. I'm coming up on three years out and I feel GREAT!:D

dude, really sorry about the ordeal! dude, really sorry about the ordeal! but glad you made it through. we shouldn't have to fight for insurance like this, it's an abomination. let's hope Obama can get universal health care for us all. you've been a real help to me and I want you to know it...

I had AVR and bypass and aneurism repair surgery in June 06 with an onx valve. I wondered if I would ever be the same. then, my wife left me! Ahhhhh! I was in hell! I was in great pain pysically and emotionally. then i got a kidney stone! Ahhhh! But...it gets better. Since then, I've had a...

Been there, done that.... Been there, done that.... You Will Be Fine. Nothing to worry about. Your sternum will make a full recovery and you'll be good as new. you are water, reflecting all that is true, all that is real. :)

sending good vibes your way sending good vibes your way prayers for your sister, i hope she does well and pulls thru this. t:D

Hey Al thanks so much Hey Al thanks so much interesting about the preservative. my coumadin nurse told me to go ahead and give it a try for a day or two and then check my inr. I'll report anything of note. And thanks again for your prompt attention to my quesiton.:D:D

a bad mix? does anyone know? :D

Welcome Welcome And recall these soothing words I heard before my surgery. YOU WILL BE FINE. They calmed me, and are so true! I'm a new guy! So good luck, and take each breath as a gift when you emerge. :D

thanks you guys thanks you guys appreciate the help. bleeding has almost totally subsided. whew. what a freakin' ordeal. oh well, that's what we're used to her on vr. builds character, right?:D