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I always had a very slight murmur. At 55 I went for a routine exam with our family doctor who I'd been seeing for 30yrs. She gave a listen and looking concerned said that the 'slight' murmur was now a 'really big' murmur and sent me for an echo. A couple of days later she calls me and says the...

Merry Christmas Pellicle! Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy & Healthy New Year!

Congratulations on your 54th Anniversary! You are an inspiration!

I have a St. Jude mechanical valve and I had both Pfizer shots back in March. I didn't have any reaction other than a sore arm after both shots and being tired after the second shot.

I had my cath the day before my surgery. I went in the hospital on a Tuesday, had the cath that afternoon and the surgery the next morning. I had it in the leg and it didn't hurt much that night.

Congratulations Superman! That's Fantastic! Here's to many more!

I've been buying strips on eBay for 5 years. I make sure they have the expiration date listed and have never had a problem.

5 years this month. I have a St. Jude mechanical aortic valve.

Your Mom sounds like a very strong woman. She's very lucky to have such a loving family and you are very lucky to have her! Best wishes to her for a speedy recovery.

Hi DachsieMom, I had the same procedure a few years ago. I stayed on Warfarin but I took antibiotics the same as I would for the dentist.

That's great! Best wishes to you both!

Best wishes on your surgery and a speedy recovery! Beautiful view!

Sorry to hear that you had to go through something so scary but very glad that you're on the mend!

This is crazy, you can't heal where you are. It's not good physically because of germs and it's not good emotionally. If it were me, I would first talk to a person in charge, explain the situation and hopefully they would discharge you. If they didn't want to do a discharge then I would just...

Best wishes on a smooth and quick recovery!