Recent content by Jordan64

It's been a month since my AVR and I find that some nights I just can't get to sleep. I was never a big sleeper, averaging about 6-7 hours a night for a long time but now I find that I'll sleep for no longer than 4 hours and then wake up and not be able to get back to sleep. Some nights I only...

Good luck soccerdad. I had my AVR on Dec 4th and I feel pretty good today. Just put your faith in God and your surgeons and stay positive. I coach all 3 of my kid's soccer teams and I plan on being out on the pitch with them asap. I came out of the hospital on Dec 12th and my older daughter...

Clothes Clothes One of the things I wasn't told is that they shaved me completely from the neck down the night before my surgery (and I mean completely). I am a pretty hairy guy and between the hairs growing back on my chest and the 9 inch scar on my chest, I find I have to wear loose fitting...

Coumadin I appreciate everyone's input. I understand that since I am only 3 weeks post-op my levels will fluctuate and that it will take time. I am having my blood drawn at a local lab and the results sent to my cardiologist, who I trust with my life (literally). I was told that my target range...

I had my AVR surgery on December 4th at Winthrop Hospital in Mineola NY. I was originally supposed to have a tissue valve (bovine) put in but when my doctor opened me up I needed aortic root repair and a mechanical (titanium) valve was put in. I also had 3 inches of my ascending aorta replaced...