Recent content by flex131

Update, my cardiologist did not approve of stopping warfarin and baby aspirin. Will see now what my gastro says. For sure I am going the route of colonoscopy over cologuard. Will update you later. Thank you all for all your input. Give me peace of mind.

No family history, its just my age. Thank you for all the info.

No family history

Hello Walter Very interesting, this is awesome news. I'll try to google search to see if I can find it. Thank you

Hey Dick Been a while, always happy to hear from you. I will search and see what others have to say. I guess he just told me since it's the standard, not because I have any issues. Well, I am glad to see you are still setting the bar for everyone. It's good for everyone to read everything will...

Hello I just turned 50 in Nov and my primary told me it's time for a colonoscopy. I had an AVR St Jude Valve back in 1996. He started explaining all the steps, to stop taking Coumadin and inject enoxaparin etc etc... I was so overwhelmed and worried since I have done both extremes of getting...

Sports, I think for me is the biggest factor. I play at least 4 to 5 times a week. Unless an injury. I eat pretty much everything accept vegetables, sounds crazy lol but never eaten them I dont like it.. No fried food either. :) Fyi always been very thin..5-10 @ 145#.

I went by my surgeon's advise. I liked the idea not having to have surgery every 10 years or so. He didnt give an exact date how long a mech valve will last but said 30+. Glad i went mech. Coumadin was an issue at the beginning didnt take it seriously but after some really close calls I didnt...

Thank you all.

Yes sir.

I cant believe how fast time has passed. 27 years ticking hopefully 40+ more :) I am 49. I want to beat Dick's record and I am always happy to see he keeps setting the bar higher. I switched sport from Beach Volleyball to Pickleball, wow its so much fun and easier on the body. Been playing now...

LOL Chuck you made me do the math, I will be 76 to tie Dick.

Congrats bud, keeping setting the goal higher for me :)

How long you had the MV for (when)? St. Jude AVR - 25 years - I am 47. Why did you get the MV (disease, congenital, emergency)? Born with a leaky Aorta Valve. Got lucky how they discovered it. What is life on warfarin like? Nothing changed. Played all sports but paid the price when I got hurt...

Hello Just made 25 years. Still playing beach volleyball every weekend if possible. Its just getting harder at 47 lol. Had fun this summer, did a lot of spear fishing and killed it in the lobster mini season. Aside from that just staying safe. I love posting my anniversaries because I know it...