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Today is my 17 yr Valversary!!. Mitral-mechanical, Aortic-mechanical, Tricuspid-bovine all 3 valves (hat trick) were installed at MGH in Boston during a 9 hour surgery. I have never felt better. I work out 6 days a week and eat pretty healthy. For all of you out there with concerns and...

Hi Everyone. I haven’t posted in a very long time. I just want people to know that you can have an absolutely normal life after valve replacement surgery. 16 yrs ago today (I was 39 yrs) I had triple valve replacement. Two mechanical and a bovine and I am happy to say that I feel good. I was...

I have St. Jude’s mechanical aortic and mitral valves and a bovine tricuspid. My OHS was 15 yrs ago. I was told my tricuspid may need to be replaced after 15 yrs. I’m wondering if that is why my heart has been fluttering a lot lately. My INR is in range. Any suggestions?

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Hi. I had triple valve replacement 15 yrs ago and I have never been better. I also work out and lift weight (as I have for years). It should not be a problem. The warfarin is also easy to manage. It takes a little adjusting the med at first but you will get used to it. 🙂

Hi Praline, I hope you are doing well 👩🏻. I have not been here in awhile, but I just had my. 11 yr Valversary and wanted to stop by.

Hi, It has been a long time since I have been on this forum. I had triple valve replacement 9 yrs ago and have also been diagnosed with hypothyroidism. The last three blood draws that I have had, have been low for me 1.8 and 1.9. My range is 2.3-3.5. I'm just wondering if my thyroid my be off?

Seven years ago today I had triple valve replacement surgery at Mass General Hospital in Boston. I have two St Jude mechanicals and a bovine valve. I feel great, and work out 6 days a week. If it wasn't for the coumadin and the scar, one would never know I had the surgery!:smile2:

I have an MRI tomorrow and my cards were in my wallet that got stolen. I have two St. Jude mechanicals and one bovine. Will my surgeon or cardiologist have the serial and model numbers? My surgery was in 2004.

Hi everyone it has been a long time since I have been to VR. Happy to report that seven years after my triple valve replacement, I am doing very well. I hope to spend more time here and help others just as I was supported when I found myself facing OHS.

Hi Freddie, Long time since I've been on the forum. Hope your INR get back on track. Mine is also crazy. Going to the lab every three days!!!

Getting 4 teeth out this Fri 1/22. Dr said to stop coumadin on Mon, test Tue and start lovenex for Wed and Thur. Then take coumadin after surgery on Fri. Does this sound right? I take 4mgs two days a week and 6mgs the rest. My range is 2.5-3.7. I have two mechanicals and a bovine. I'm a...

At this time five yrs ago I was on my way down to the ER for the beginning of my 9 hr OHS. Thankfully it has been uneventful (no problems). I go to the gym everyday, walk 6 miles, lift weights, etc. Totally NORMAL life. I just want to thank everyone on this forum for all the support and...

My dentist thinks it's time to have 4 wisdom teeth removed. The oral surgeon and cardio said I will need to be admitted to the hospital. I take 6mgs of warfarin everday for my two mechanical valves and one bovine valve. My questions are: how long do you think I will be in the hospital?, does...

Tested last Wed 1.9 adjusted dose, tested today 1.9. What the???????? Adjusted dose again and retest Wed. Six INR tests in two weeks. Starting to make me crazy since I have never had a problem before.