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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

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...

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...

My doctor had prescribed MetroGel for my occasinal rosacea years ago before my surgery and warfarin and now I'm wondering if I can use it. I asked my family doctor and he said that I can since it's a topical gel, but since I see on the warfarin fact sheet from the pharmacy that it's not good to...

I went to my cardiologist for a two month check after my double valve replacement and all went well. He said my valves are sound and have "set well" (I have mechanical valves). Also my lungs are clear and I don't have any fluid retention. The fluid retention was a big problem after my...

Well after much ups and downs with coumadin, I have had a steady result for the past three weeks and I have been taking 1mg of coumadin every other day. I have been told by my doctors that I am very sensitive to coumadin and that's why I need such a low dose. I'm happy about that so far. Marcie

It has been five weeks since my surgery and my incision is starting to get itchy. Is this normal? I was told not to put any powdres or lotions on the incision area, and I have been trying not to scratch, but it isn't easy. I have been hugging a pillow when it feels itchy and that helps some...

Hi! It has been three and a half weeks since my surgery to replace my aortis and mitral valves with mechanical ones and I'm feeling pretty good! Yesterday I asked my husband to take me to Walmart to look around at Christmas ideas and today we went out to lunch. I really enjoyed both outings...

I just ot the information about the rehabilitation in our area. My first thought when I got the info packet is that I really don't want to be bothered. I am 53 years old and although I had (notice the past tense) a normally active llife before my surgery on Nov. 1st, I'm getting back to normal...

Hi! Well, it's been 16 days since my surgery and it has been a bit of a roller coaster. I was first released from the hospital on Nov. 6th and was recovering when on Thursday night, the 9th I was feeling the sensation of both of my legs falling asleep. So, I got me husband to help me up to the...

Hi! It's Marcie Marineand mysurgery was on Wednesday, Nov. 1st. I'm now home and getting better slowly but surely. Since I've been home the last few days have been filled with a visiting nurse and a physical therapist because my legs have swollen up quite a bit from he surgery so I have to...

Marcie continues to make progress. Her main issue is the food. Although, she is eating in spite of it. Her walking, and breathing is getting a little better. Her doctor said she might come home Monday or Tuesday. She is a little apprehensive about that. Well, today is Monday, Im going to...

Hello, Sorry I havn't posted this sooner, between going to the hospital and caring for Steven and Joanna, the cat, the Aferican Grey, I've been busy. However, Marcie is doing great. She was moved from ICU to the progressive care unit Friday afternoon. Her ability to walk, talk and breathe is...

Hello, Update on Marcie Marine. She went into surgery this morning at about 0820. The surgery began at about 0850. Five and a half hours later she had both the Aortic and Mitral valves replaced with Mechanical valves. The surgery went very well and she is expected to recover at the normal...

Hello, My name is John Marine. It is about 0530 AM. We are preparing to go to Saint Elizabeths Hospital with Marcie for her surgery. Myself, son Steven and daughter Joanna plan to be with Marcie during the day. She is scheduled to have her operation at 0900. I will let you know later in the...

As the time draws nearer to my surgery on Wednesday, I am finding myself obsessed with the whole thing. I have gone to pre-op and have received all of my instructions on preparing with the three showers with the special soap and nasal swabs and an incentive aspirator,etc. I have already read...

My surgeon;s office called to tell me that I am scheduled for November 1st for my mitral and aortic valve replacement surgery. I find that I am now very nervous, and even though I expect everything toturn out alright, I am afraid of the idea becoming a reality. I know I'll be fine and I usually...

Hi, I called the cardiac surgeone's office to schedule thje date for my aortic and mitral valve replacement surgery and the secretary told me I would need a dental screening before I can get the date scheduled. I made an appointment with a dentist for Thursday, but I can't help but wonder why...