i am 5 years post-op com 3/18/18. I love telling this story. This is when I knew I was going to be fine. I found out about my condition in early October 2012. I informed my girlfriend (now wife) at the time that we needed to go to church on Thanksgiving of 2012......although we never did before...
I consider myself very lucky to be alive. 10-9-12 at my yearly physical for the first time my doctor did an EKG. This uncovered LBBB ( left bundle branch block.) This led to other tests which uncovered my BAV. I was completely asymptomatic. When discovered my aortic aneurysm was 4.5...
Mark:
I have the ON-X valve as well ..now 4 years post-op. I had the same symptoms and feelings post-op. Now only occasionally do I hear or feel the valve as something different in my anatomy.
My awareness of the difference in my heart diminished after several months. Hang in there!
I have an ON-X valve and could not be happier with my choice. Coumadin has not been a problem. self test every two weeks INR range 1.8 to 2.2. Everyone 's situation is different and it is a very personal choice there is no right or wrong choice. You must way the plus and minus's of each.
I have been eating KIwi fruit more fruits, vegetables and salads. So far I have lost 5 pounds. My Coumadin dosage was 5 MG per day to stay in my INR Range of 1.8-2.2.
Twice a week now I take 7.5 mg of Coumadin to maintain my proper INR Range.
Congrats Marko my ON-X brother. Initially like you I heard my valve. Now I do not hear it or I am just used to it. Just celebrated my 4 year anniversary on Saturday. Just had an echo...see cardio in two weeks life is good. My INR range is 1.8 to 2.2. Coumadin has not been a problem. Self test at...
Benefits of surgery...you do not die prematurely...personal choice of tissue or mechanical...I choose mechanical. Coumadin no problem...4 year anniversary tomorrow!