Recent content by enkaynj

Good luck Tekmagika. When you are in recovery and coming out of sedation you may feel as if you got hit by a Mack truck. Be prepared for it if you do. They gave me a bunch of ice chips to chew on which seemed to help. Not sure if everyone goes through this experience. I was warned by my surgeon...

Godspeed with your recovery Brian. Incredible story!

Hi Rob. My experience w going tissue valve has been phenomenal. Going on year 12. Some on this forum are in their 18th year and going strong. I am not very disciplined in taking medications. I dreamt of extremely nonsensical situations such as being stranded on a deserted island for months and...

Duffey, I am very "heart"ened to hear that. I had the same valve put in 12 years ago. So far, no issues; so much so that I even forget my valve-anniversary days. I will be very thankful if mine lasts as long as well. Fingers Crossed. May I ask what model is yours? Wish you continued success with...

Almost forgot I had a Bovine Tissue Valve in my aorta. Hoping to eke out another decade before going in for my replacement. All the best who are in the waiting room. Things will only get better from where you are !!

I had my AVR in 2011 when I turned 51. My brother in law is a cardiologist and helped assuage the fears we had. Technology is so advanced that you don’t have to worry one bit. But we did get our financial house in order, had our wills updated, family portraits taken etc.. so there were less...

Congrats. I believe I have the same valve as yours. Any idea how long they last and when it would be time for a redo ?thx.

Wow!! Gives us all hope !!

It only gets better from here on. Hang in there Cici.

Merci Beaucoup !!!

All your stories are very inspiring- especially to those who are at the threshold of AVR surgery, I am sure. Thanks for sharing !

Just trying to gauge general health of this group’s members and longevity of your valves - tissue or Mechanical - and share my own story. Hopefully it will ease the anxiety of those who are waiting to get their valve replaced. I got my Carpentier tissue valve in July 2011. It’s been 9+ years for...

You wouldn’t go wrong taking 2000 mg an hour before dental work. The guidelines keep changing. When I got my tissue valve in 2011 guidelines were to take an hour before AND an hour later. A few years later they said I didn’t have to take any. Lately it seems they have been updated again. I did...

I had my AVR in 2011. I have always been absent minded and also forgetful of a lot of things that do not interest me. I have continued to be that way since. Lately, my memory has gotten worse but I think it has more to do with aging than anything else. I am planning to start doing mindfulness...

Hi Michelle, You said you had a first replacement in 2011 (Mine was in 2011 July). Why did you have another valve put in so soon ? I thought the life of a valve was 10-15 yrs. Hope all your issues get resolved soon.