Recent content by miles

glad to see you on "the otherside" Hope all is going well..

As for the experience becoming a faint memory,,I think not, it is one heck of a ride.

My surgery was in Calgary, Dr. A. Maitland, in May. I saw a cardiologist only twice before the operation. Dr Cooper here in town handled my recovery, mostly on my own though. I was off work for about 8 weeks then it was business as usual after that, albiet, a little slower at first. I still go...

Hey Oilman Welcome from a fellow Red Deerian. I went through pretty much the same thing as you 13 years ago. It is all good on the otherside Miles

Mine seems louder at night in the quite as well. I, however, do not find it a bother, rather a comfort. The noise reminds me to appreciate the extra years I have been given.

St. Judes mech at 42, Mom got a porcine at 86

Thanks to all for the well wishes. I am pleased to report that Mom got out of surgery yesterday at 7 pm, almost 6 hours long. Although she is having some pain issues, she is out of recovery and into the icu. MIles

No driving, or lifting for six weeks..I returned to work after nine weeks to no restrictions other than common sense really. I hope that helps..Miles

I am nine years post op, AVR and aorta replacement so I still remember the the ordeal. My mother is scheduled for a quad bypass and avr at 1.30 pm Monday. She will be 86 years old in May of this year. Hope all goes well...Miles

Mechanical St. Judes aortic valve, ( dacron ascending aorta). I have to take warfarin for life. 8 years,so far, no problems.

Hi Diesel, Two of the secrets to consistant INR values is moderation, and consistancy. I don't drink at all-anymore- as it is easier for me not to have one drink than it is not to have two, or more

avr, coumadin, carpenter avr, coumadin, carpenter hi Chuck and TJcarpenter. My name is Miles, I am a carpenter and have been for many years. I have had a St. Judes mech aortic valve for over five years as well as a dacron ascending aorta and am on warfarin..Not a problem , none what so ever.I...