10 year anniversary

[wxman]

It was ten years ago this week that I had my aortic valve replaced with a St Judes mechanical valve.

The time has gone fast and the 10 years have been mainly uneventful. Still have leakage around the suture line in the mild to moderate category that may require a second surgery one day. However...this condition has been stable for quite a few years...and hopefully will continue. Latest echo a week ago was unchanged from last year.

Have never had any issues with my warfarin in the 10+ years I have been taking it.

So...I am fortunate that this life saving surgery has given me many years of good cardio health.

 

[epstns]

Way to go, Jim! 10 years is truly a milestone. We're glad to hear that things have been so uneventful for you and wish you many, many more great years. Hearing that your valve is stable and that warfarin has been a non-issue is good news for many of the new folks who still have fears about such things.

Thanks for sharing.

 

[tom in MO]

Congratulations. May you remain stable !

 

[marc_kowal]

Happy anniversary!! And here's to many, many more!

 

[TheGymGuy]

Love these posts. Happy decade and to many many more.

 

[Rachel]

Congratulations!!!

Now that's a milestone!!

Many many more healthy years to you!

 

[spartangator]

Thanks for sharing. Hearing that longevity is always such a powerful message. Many more to you.