Recent content by mntbiker

It is (almost) nine years. Had my checkup with the cardio, reviewed results from the MRI. My little piggy Valve looks great, just as good as when it was put in. We are now going from every one and half years for my checkups to once every two years. Plus I continue to be completely medication...

Very sorry to read this. My condolences to his family. As many others have said, Ross was one of the first to welcome me to this site so many years ago. He will be missed.

You and me both. ;) Thanks guys. Yeah the kiddo was moving, not sure how fast we were going, the dog was running flat out, she is fast but was still falling behind.

Hey Folks, I know I haven't posted much but I still read what is going on. I just got the kids a GoPro HD Hero2 and we have been having some fun with it. I posted a short video on youtube (less than one minute) riding behind my son. The darn dog wouldn't get out of my way so my son got a little...

I have had issues with max heart rate ever since the surgery. I had a very easy recovery and no issues after. Even now though the highest I can get my HR is 162. That is when I am already going up a steep hill that brings my HR to high 150's or 160 and stand on it. I hit 162 and that's it, there...

Look at the plus side, credit card numbers are in such abundance now that they really aren't worth anything anymore so the investment in the equipment to do this (even buying it off ebay where it is really cheap) is not worth it.

OK, here you go, you want someone to talk you out of the choice you are currently leaning towards. Mechanical valve 1) you can have issues with warfarin 2) Pannus (sp?) growth causes the valve to fail early Lots more if you want them, but wait, let's look at tissue 1) Fails prematurely 2) Less...

One year post op I did a six hour MTB race to celebrate. The only issue I had was unrelated to the heart. I screwed up my electrolytes, big time, my legs cramped so badly I couldn't unclip from the pedals. It must have looked really funny when I fell over. I don't see any reason why you...

It becomes blatantly obvious what your cardiologist truly thinks of exercise when they can make a comment like that, not being able to run does affect your life. Glad to see that you went to a different cardiologist. Welcome to the club, I look forward to hearing about the runs on the other side.

Just went to my cardio for the annual checkup. Some good news some bad. My tissue valve looks great, no signs of any leaks or stenosis. Heart function is good, my EF is still holding on at 50%. The MRI w/contrast did show my ascending aorta at 4.8cm now, so it continues to grow. He wants to...

Thanks for the responses, I emailed her the link for acha and the information for THI. Hey Ann, How have you been? I still read the forum when I have time but don't post much, I hope all is going well.

A friend of my wife has a hole in her heart (no further information) and right sided enlargement, wanted to find a surgeon that she could see for a second opinion. Thanks.

Hi Gina, I don't get on much anymore but I did have the opportunity to read the war room. I would like to thank you for the clear, calm and concise presentation of your position. You as well as some of the others were my hero's in that on going debate. Thank you. I am sure you remember but...

Hi there, I don't have much to add just wanted to say that is a beautiful city you live in, I have been several times but not for a couple of years, I need to get back over there. Most of my time visiting now is spent in Cali and Cartagena. Still beautiful cities but the views from Bogota are...

I have a few I will use depending on my mood and the person. For kids, strike the superman pose and say in a deep loud voice - That is my exclamation mark, I am Emphatic Man! for others: I cut myself shaving. Pretend you have no idea what they are talking about then look down at your chest...