Recent content by edjspi

My experiences are mostly a combination of what everyone else has said here, so I'm not sure I can add much. my tissue valve went out last year after only 6 years and at age 35, my doctor gave me the choice of getting another tissue valve but HIGHLY recommended I went mechanical. Honestly the...

My first valve was a Edwards Bovine tissue valve. Not sure if that is the same? Doc said it wad so calcified he could barely see it. Had a 'cocoon' of calcium around it

I have a very similar situation to you not only with the kids but also with the AVR! I had my first AVR in 2004 with a tissue valve, was told it should last 10-15 years, wore out in 6 years. Had my second AVR 6 weeks ago, this time with a mechanical (ON-X) valve. Doing very well now...

Hi All, i just sent the below message privately and I thought I would post here so everyone had an update. I'm 6 weeks post-op from my second AVR (tissue valve first time, mechanical valve this time), and getting back into my normal routine.. but unfortunately that means i don't have as much...

Ha! No doubt! I don't think there is any chance I will hear the valve over my drums! Guess I'll just have to play drums more often :)

Hello! I am 12 days post-op, got an ON-X valve... my second - had a bovine tissue valve in 2004. I definitely hear the clicking like most have already stated here. i was very worried about it because I was used to NO noise for 6 years with my tissue valve. But, surprisingly it is not nearly...

Thanks Lee. I got the On-X valve and am now 12 days post-op. Everything seems to be going exceptionally well, but I DO hear it a LOT like you said. Hoping it will decrease over the next few months. Still working to get my INR correct, other than that I'm noticiably improving each day now...

I was going to add to one of my other posts, but since there are several out there now, I thought I would start a new one... Just a quick note to say I am now Day 12 post-op from my second AVR, got a On-X Mechanical valve this time around, and for the most part everything is going very well...

Hey Laurie, I noticed you are home testing since 2006. I'm getting ready to call my insurance company to request it after speaking to my cardiologist about it yesterday. He said to call them and request they accept the point of care system because of the cost savings they will realize and...

Thanks to everyone for the kind words. I too am VERY surprised that the epidural isn't more routinely used in this procedure- it was awesome! I am starting to have some weird, piercing pains in my side ribs, so i'M REALLY looking forward to massage to help that.. One other thing I forgot got...

It's official: I'm through my second AVR, operation was tues 9/7 and it is now sat 9/11... I'm at the hospital and looks like I will get out tomorrow. Details: I was on heart lung machine for about 1:15, total surgery time about 5.5 hrs. Got the On-X valve as planned, needed NO aortic root...

thanks! I'm on the home stretch now. relaxing at home with family tonight, having pizza from my favorite local joint, and hopefully getting to bed early (not too sure I will be able to do that one)! If my wife doesn't get on to post, I will post updates as soon as I get online... Thanks to...

thanks Blue... I'm on the home stretch now. relaxing at home with family tonight, having pizza from my favorite local joint, and hopefully getting to bed early (not too sure I will be able to do that one)! If my wife doesn't get on to post, I will post updates as soon as I get online...

I have an Edwards bovine valve, Implanted in 2004 Happy to be getting my On-X valve tomorrow and getting this over with!!

It's official: I'm having mt second AVR (first was tissue valve in 2004) next week, 9/7/10. I've done all the research (thanks to everyone at VR.com!), asked all the questions, and have been riding the emotional roller coaster for a few weeks now.... when I was first told that my valve was...