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Usually take 6mg. a day.

Hi. I currently take three 150mg. Magnesium Citrate at night. Does not interfere with my INR.

Mom2angel, I was very straightforward with my doctor and asked him what surgery goals would be for me if i needed it. Siince i am not yet into my 60's he gave me two surgery approaches depending on my age at the time of the surgery or intervention....and it sounded like there are more modern...

Wanted to share this article: For anyone reading this thread, I was looking up pannus growth on mechanical valve and found this article. It seems that while it is not common, it does happen, and there is a solid approach to "cleaning up" the scar tissue or replacing the valve. Wishing us all...

Wanted to share this article: For anyone reading this thread, I was looking up pannus growth on mechanical valve and found this article. It seems that while it is not common, it does happen, and there is a solid approach to "cleaning up" the scar tissue or replacing the valve. Wishing us all...

Hi all, was looking up pannus growth on mechanical valve and found this article. It seems that while it is not common, it does happen, and there is a solid approach to "cleaning up" the scar tissue or replacing the valve. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4631909/

Pellicle, thank you for your response...I have an appt. in 6 months for another echo...in the meanwhile, making some lifestyle and nutrition changes to keep my blood pressure lower. Dr. said that the tissue can be like this for years, or it can increase over time...but he showed he was...

Hi! Be patient and allow the progress to happen. Overall, I recall feeling better week by week, and feeling back to somewhat normal after 6 mos. I tried to be active, and use those muscles weakened by the surgery. Funny moment: I was home, it was quiet, and I heard a watch. I looked all around...

Hi, had my AVR with a St. Jude mechanical valve about 11 yrs. ago. Had an echo today and Dr. told me that there is scar tissue developing along the rim of the valve which is increasing the pressure gradient. He changed my blood pressure medication to help lower the gradient. Does anyone have any...

Congratulations on five amazing years! Allan

What a beautiful and encouraging posting for your wife's 40th Valversary. It sounds like you both have a truly wonderful and full life.. Congratulations on making it to 40 years.. wishing you both many more years together!!!!!

Wow! What an excellent and wonderful year you just had! Happy Valversary!

Bina and Jim, Thank you for your wishes. Larry, you are absolutely right! Better to have a new normal than something more difficult to live with. Bob, I hope I can be of some encouragement for others. All the best to you all...!

Thanks Freddie and Sarah! Yes, Freddie, it does feel good!

It has been five full years after my valve replacement, and I smile with shared joy as I read other members' valversary postings! Aside from the usual caution I need to take to prevent bruising from coumadin, I live an active and full life. I think all of us at some level have been changed since...