Recent content by McCbon

I agree with Pellicle based on a discussion I had with my surgeon. Since I am allergic to a lot of antibiotics and other things, I was worried about a reaction to warfarin and didn't want to find out after I had a mech valve. I asked the surgeon if I should be tested ahead of time and he said...

I will be in your "backyard" at Mayo if all goes as anticipated currently. I do not have surgery scheduled yet, my surgeon says it is still pretty much "elective" but I need it and should not wait until I deteriorate or have overt symptoms. I am stalling as long as possible. It will be an aortic...

If you look at the volumes of patients getting similar surgeries at the "facilites of excellence" like Cleveland Clinic and Mayo, thousands are from out of state and other countries every year. They are usually discharged in 5 to 7 days and asked to hang around for a post discharge check up...

Does any of this apply to BAVrs who have no concomitant Coronary Artery Disease but slowly progressing aortic valve stenosis? McCbon

Are you making sure you are getting enough fluids? I know it seems simple and obvious, but I used to be a nurse and so many issues were exacerbated by even mild dehydration and so many people do not hydrate adequately. McCbon

Yes, Susan it sounds like you did great and thank you for sharing your experience. It is so reassuring to hear a story like this while still anticipating what it will be like. Be well. McCbon

Here is my theory. The medical community sees way more elederly or atherosclerotic pts who need new valves, (frequently with a CABG, ) than BAVrs who are otherwise healthy and active. I have found that they try to use the same paradigms for both. So most of what they tell me I try to temper...

Well,Pellicle, but, even if we get a mech valve in 30s, 40s, 50s, (presumably not yet old) since survivablity is pretty good, someday most of those mech valvers on Warfarin will be old. Even if the valve was placed when they were young. That would presnent all the challenges "for th elderly" or...

Once I get my new valve, that is. McCbon

All I know is that I looked at the old link Pellicle provided and the first and second post led me to conclude that greens and alcohol have opposite effects on INR. Therefore I need to drink lots of red wine whenever I eat greens! : ) Yeah. McCbon

Paleogirl: Nope, the docs did not site a study but in subsequent discussions here, Pellicle sent me some links. He's included them above. Both the surgeon and the cardio made the same recommendation and the surgeon said it was up to me that if I wanted tissue he would implant a tissue valve. He...

No, it wasn't horribly painful. Her first IUD, which was different, did hurt like heck with horrible cramping afterwards. Really bad. So she went into this procedure scared and was initially reluctant but her research convinced her it was the best option for her. So I think they gave her...

cldlhd; It reminds me of when I go shopping for shoes and the salesperson says "I have a pair of these, they are my favorite!" But I have become skeptical after 15 yrs in the waiting room and seeing lots of docs. CC does favor tissue, they are banking on TAVR eventually being the "new OHS" and...

Woulde: I have the utmost respect for the surgeons there, my experience might allay your fears. I was seen there in 2014, and my numbers were upper-end moderate, I passed the stress echo with flying colors and was asymptomatic - and they were ready to operate immediately. Your numbers may vary...

There is no way to remember what I had like 45 years ago and it's probably not even made anymore. But my daughter has the Mirena. Similar, in that it took care of her heavy bleeding and cramps, and was uncomfortable to have placed. She's happy with it now. Good luck with navigating all these...