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It has been a while since I have been here and I believe this is a new area. I too have reached and passed my 1 year valversary! It was July 9th, 2008. I don't remember much but the shot in Pre Surg that felt like a hot poker being stuck in bu rear-end. (At least that was what I imagine that...

OK, I know I have written about COPS ON COUMADIN in the past. I have complained how my department doesn't listen to the Docs but loes listen to the hype and scare speak about Coumadin. I had a MEDICAL for another MERTO ATLANTA Police Dept on Mpnday. I brought my documentation from my Cardio and...

It doesn't seem like it has been that long yet it doesn't seem like 6 months is long at all. I will be at my 6 month post op 1/2 valversary on 01-09-2009.:D As others have said, I don't know what I would have done without VR.COM to get information from. Thanks to all! I am still working for...

Ok, I haven't posted for a while but I just (last week)(thurs) got my INRatio machine. I figured it out without the QAS nurse training and had a result that was just right. 2.2. I was due to go to my cardios office the next monday as it had been a month since I had my INR checked. Their...

I know this is NO big deal for most of you. I also feel really stupid with this post when there are people with real problems out there. Here's my big news!:confused: I really and truly SNEEZED this afternoon. I had been SOO scared about this i wouldn't even say (or type) the word. Well, I...

Ok, Here's a question for all you that are better educated than me. I am just over 5 weeks POST OP. I have an ON-X aortic valve. I feel great! :cool:Still have the achey shoulders and a knot in my back and some muscle pain on either side of my sternum. Walking is NOT a problem and the aches are...

Here,s the reality. I am now 11 days POST-OP and I have SO much STUFF (trying to be G rated here) going on and I don't know how long I should be expecting it to last. Perhaps some who have been there could help. 1. I am at times SUCH an emotional wreck it is scary. Not all the time! just...

Well, It is 1130 on 07-16-08.This time last week I had been given a "HAPPY SHOT":D to "RELAX" me and have a vague memory of knowing I was going to be prepped. the next thing I remember is a disembodied voice saying it was about 7pm on the night of the surgery. I also remember a very annoying guy...

Sheepdog has made it through. Nurse says he looks good. Hes not very talkative (probably due to to the tube) but he responded to our questions. Should be in the chair tonight and then to the regular room! Thank you for the support you all have shown my brother. This forum has been very...

Finally, After days of not getting a returned phone call from the doctors PA, I talked to the person who schedules the surgeries for the Cardiac Group my Dr. is with. If all goes well, I go in for Pre-Op appointment on July,8 and surg. (AVR wjth On-X(?)) will be July 9. I had to get it...

Ok, I Need Some Help From Those In The Know. I Am A Police Officer And I Am Looking At AN AVR (AORTIC VALVE REPLACEMENT, I THINK AVR IS THE ABREVIATED VERSION) In July. I Really Dont Want Another Surgery In 10 - 15 Years So I Am Leaning Towards A Mech Valve. I Dont Think My Department Will Let...