Recent content by kfuzz123

I can understand your frustration. I underwent a mitral valve repair operation in November of 2007. The repair only held up for about one year. I had chosen repair over replacement because I didn't want to be chained to coumadin forever. Anyway in December of 2009 I decided to get the surgery...

kfuzz surgery 2/29 kfuzz surgery 2/29 Today was first chance to get on laptop. Overall, surgery went well. Two days post-op I did require two units of blood. Main problem has been nausea, and no bowel movements. Three days post-op and finally starting to feel ok. They say I may be released...

Good luck my friend. I too am going in on the 29th. Mine is mitral valve replacement. I'll follow up with you later.Take care, Kevin

Thanks to all of you for the best wishes and prayers. Although I have been through this before, I am getting a little bit anxious. I'll need your input later on the coumadin experience. Thanks again, Kevin

first repaired/ now replace first repaired/ now replace Two years ago in November I had mitral valve repair surgery. When I saw my surgeon after the surgery, he said that although it was a difficult repair, all had gone well. Three months later I gradually had mitral valve regurgitation. Now...

Hi guys, I am new to the forum. Two years ago I had mitral valve repaired. Within 6 months the MVR returned. This go round my new surgeon and I agreed on mechanical valve replacement. My main concern is the coumadin.How much of a hassle is the monitoring, and does anyone have any experience with...