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Got my yearly check-up and he said everything is golden and that the valve size is perfect because the flow was spot on, so that is good news!!!

Yes, I have checked them out a few times.

I take Toprol XL 100mg and usually drink 2-3 cups of caffeine a day, never had any issues.

I will be 30 next year so I am almost out of this group too... LOL Lots of good feedback, got a nice laugh before going to bed.

No, I never heard of that one, will check it out... Thanks!

I guess we do forget about that generation, lol...

Yeah I always like to see who else in my age group is out there. When I had my surgery I was on a floor of 30+ patients and I was the only one under 60, I am sure there are many out there in my age group they just seem hard to find.

Just curious of how many members are of the younger generation here. To the older the older generation please don't take it the wrong way, LOL...

Good luck with your surgery! You will find lots of great information here and all the members are very helpful!

Hey, another fellow VR member from PA!

See responses in red! I had my surgery 8 years ago, but I wondered the same thing when I was going thru this.

I would go with the Mechanical now. I am 28 and had mine since I was 20. To be honest with you I haven't changed my lifestyle because of it. I eat salad on a daily basis, remain active when I can, have played flag football (for fun, no team), shave with a razor, lift weights, etc.... The...

I am supposed to get tested monthly but I slack at it and usually go every 2 months, my cardiologist isn't always the happiest with me...

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=38319200926 I believe this is what you are looking for...

I just linked up as well...

I sort of still follow the guidelines as far as points, but I'm not that strict with it, I pretty much just tend to eat the healthier foods and correct proportion size at meals. I will check out the throwdown forum...

I am starting my official diet on Monday. I have started many and most of them ended in disaster but this time around I am serious. The main reason is that I am starting to feel the effects of unhealthy eating habits. About 5 years ago I was at 299 lbs, and I started doing weight watchers and...

I was born with Aortic Stenosis, had OHS @ 3 mos and my AVR @ 20yrs old, I am 28 now. After my AVR I did cardiac rehab 3 times a week for 2 months, that was the insurance limit.

I have donated some of my OnePass (continental) miles to the Red Cross for relief. I wish there was more I could do.

Sorry I didn't get to respond sooner. I had my surgery when I was 20, I am 28 now, and initially I was supposed to get the cadaver valve, however there was possibility that it would not be the right size and I would have to get the Mechanical Valve. After, surgery I was told I had gotten the...