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When I first learned about Barbara Bush and Robin Williams, I thought that they should be directed to Valvereplacement.com for support. I was also thinking that having famous people in our valve replacement community would be interesting. I doubt that will happen though! Marcie

I had two mechanical valves put in in November of 2007, and I can tell you that they are loud enough for others to hear in a quiet environment. Sometimes when I have my mind elsewhewre, I get surprised with the ticking, but overall I think it would be worse if they weren't ticking! It seems a...

Tom, I saw you on channel 3 news a few weeks back and have been meaning to congratulate you! It's great! Marcie

When I was a kid my parents (in their 30s) seemed so old! Now that I'm in my 50s, my 30 year old nephew seems so young! And my 26 and 24 year old sons seem younger. (I think of them as kids) My 17 year old daughter tells me about her teachers whom she describes as "old" and I'm suprised...

In November 2006 I had both my aortic and mitral valves replaced with ONX mechanical valves and have been on warfarin. I have consistently been on a very low dosage. (1 mg on Sun and Wed, and 1/2 mg every other day of the week. I get regular blood tests and it has been this dosage for over a...

Valve Noise Valve Noise In November of 2007, I got two ON-X valves (mitral and Aortic). I hear them when all is quet or I'm in the bathroom. On rare occasions, people near me hear them and ask if a clock is ticking, but for the most part I have gotten used to the noise and don't notice. My...

MNMom I agree. The benefits of a low dose over a higher dose are probably minimal, if any, if they keep us in range. Good question!

Westie: Yes, I only take such a low dose and stay in range. I get a test once a month or more if my doctor tells me to. I'm super lucky! My INR range is 2.0 to 3.0 since I had two valves replaced.

I've been very lucky. My two OnX valves (aortic and mitral) have been great for the nearly two years and my coumadin dosage has been stable for over a year: 1mg. on Sunday and Wednesday, and 1/2mg. on the other 5 week days! I hope you all have such good luck with these valves. Marcie

Wow, you certain;y have been through a loat and I wish you all the best in your upcoming surgery. Two years ago, I had both the aortic and mitral valves replaced with mechanical valves and I feel great! I am 54 years old and it took a few months for me to get back to "normal", but I am so glad...

I was born in Pennsylvania and have lived there, in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire,Texas, and at the US Embassy in Moscow, USSR for a year while my husband was stationed there. Now, I'm back in New York State where we plan to stay for a while. Marcie

I think it would be great if we could have a listing of members who reside in the same state. I live in Central New York State. Where does everyone else live? Marcie

Welcome to the site! I am a retired military dependent and I hd my aortic and mitral valves replaced last November. The military clinic in Newport, RI was where I was first diagnosed with aortic stenosis at age 43. Then eight years later I was also diagnosed with mild to moderate mitral...

When I went to see the cardilogist for my 7 month post-op check, I asked him what I might take for the arthritis I have in the Achilles tendons in my feet. I am on Warfarin and he told me I could take Tylenol Arthritis. Is that a good idea? I tried some a couple of days ago and it makes...

Hi! I'm back! Well, I just had my seven months later trip to the cardiologist and echo cardigram. I am delighted to report a great report after my double heart valve replacement on November 1st. The doctor was very happy with the valves and my great blood flow through the heart with my...

Congratulations Phillip, and good luck on your continued great health! One year, Wow! I have already been post-surgery for 5 1/2 months and it sometimes feel like longer and sometimes is feels like it must have been more recent. It is good to hear that you're doing so well. Marcie

Hi! I had both the aortic and mitral valve replaced about 5 1/2 months ago with ONX valves, and I sleep well and don't feel chest discomfort. I do get exhausted sometimes if I've had a busy day at work, but not breathless. I don't know what normal is, but I do feel better than before the...

I have arthritis in my feet which makes my ankles get stiff and I was wondering if there were any medicines out there that I can use with coumadin. I saw a commercial on TV for a topical lotion called Capzition. Have any of you heard of it? It is Over the Counter, but I don't know if it's...

I had both my aortic and mitral valves replaced on Nov. 1st with ON-X mechanical valves and at the hospital my doctor commented that I was very sensitive to coumadin. He told me that would mean that I would need a low dose. Now it has been nearly five months and I have been back to work for a...

I hear that University Hospital in Syracuse has an excellent reputation. Time Price recently had his procedure done is Syracuse - I'm not sure which hospital and I don't know if they do the Ross procedure there. Marcie