Recent content by BillDaThrill

Hey Erwitchin, Had my valve/aneurysm replacement surgery 2.5 years ago at age 52 and opted for the On-X. Am thrilled with it! Am really upping my exercise and seeing good progress. The warfarin thing has been super easy for me and have not had bruising. Re: sleeping, I've always used a...

Hey Nesphito, Appreciate your post as we just bought a home in Ogden and are planning to retire there in a few years full time (currently living in NM). The posts above are great. Two recommendations from me: - surgery is a big deal. Put in the time and research. Find the best valve...

Sorry KarenK about your troubles with Cleveland. My experience there for my surgery, both medically and financially/administratively, was wonderful. Hope all is resolved and the CC will work out for you.

Unbelievable Dick!!! Congratulations! We are all rooting for you to keep on tickin' into the triple digits!

Scored a night at Phantom Ranch too? Well done. Definitely on the bucket list. Have been to both the north and south rims, and hiked a good bit below each but would really like to do the adventure you did. Congrats on getting it done (twice) - especially with the family!

Yeah, the head shots of soccer would give me some pause. But - re: your question about sports: I weight lift, trail run, mtn bike, sand volleyball and ski tons! Have not had any sports related bleeding concerns over the past 2 years since my surgery and my conditioning is so much better that I...

Groy, sorry about your need for surgery but I commend you for arriving at the decision point that many of us have faced. Understand that there is no right answer - only what is right for you. It's all about what you value most. For me - I placed the highest value on the greatest potential for a...

Completed the survey just now but looks like y'all hit your limit and the $50 offer is no longer available.

Best of luck to ya Dave. I'm on month 19 of my On-X and real happy. Looking forward to positive reports on your recovery.

Hey fellow patroller - and On-X valv'er!!! How cool to hear of you doing well. I got my On-X about 18 months ago. We're still waiting for snow at my mountain (skipajarito.com) but I did patrol last year with it and did many toboggan trips. Wishing you a great season - enjoy Killington, that's...

To be afraid is to be human. Try to focus on the actual risks of the surgery. I was told I faced about 0.5%-1% of death and maybe twice that for a stroke. Those are pretty good odds, made me feel better. I sought out a surgeon and hospital that did this surgery hundreds of times a year. Felt...

Thanks for posting this. Was trying to keep up with the Proact Xa study.

Have been lifting for nearly a year after surgery and been doing exactly what Aqua_Grim7 said. Aiming for 20 reps a set is what I do and hopefully that keeps me from straining too much. But, all is going well and I'm happy to be back in the gym (and on the trails).

Sorry about the slow ramp up. I know you must be dying to go home. Hang in there, that INR is going to come around.