Recent content by Nusb22

My doc told me the same thing, well, that electric razor lasted a week. Been shaving a year now with no issues

I had an ON-x valve installed, a year ago (okay minus three weeks) had no issues with a ticking, and no issues with warfarin. My surgeon mentioned they've made improvements over the years.

I had opposite problem on my last check, mine was higher. It was cause by a change in diet. Was trying to eat healthier, salads ect... Green leafy veggies are high in vitamin K, which affects INR, so I've been told

Sorry for not checking in earlier, things went real well with the surgery. Was up and walking five hours after surgery (just a short 30 foot walk in ICU) I felt so much better even then. Surgery was on a Tuesday, and was home that Friday late afternoon. The docs were surprised on my recovery. I...

Hello all. I haven't posted in the past year +, I am scheduled for aortic valve replacement Tuesday the 19th. Being healthy and young I think (59 1/2)decided on the On-X valve, don't want repeat surgery in 15 or so years. Older siblings are 15+ years older than I, and are in good health. My...

I agree, listen to your doc. I have moderate/severe stenosis also, my doc told me I could do some running, just watch for symptoms. I do not have any symptoms, yet. I've been pretty active all my life so I have good strong heart, with no other heart related problem, am sure that's the reason I...

Thank you epstns, I know what you mean about the "progression" part. I have had no change in the past year, next check up is in December. I am lucky in my case, my sister was a cardiac nurse all of her life (retired now), and my brother has been in medical field all of his life also (admin) He...

Hello, your story is similar to mine. My mother also died from aortic stenosis, also she had rheumatic fever as a child, so other valve were damaged. I have three bothers and a sister, knowing it was genetic, we all went to get checked. Well, I am the only one that inherited aortic stenosis. I...

@Again, I live in Arizona, no grass to cut here, and you don't have to shovel the heat in winter time:). I do tire more easy, just figured it was because I was getting older (57), plus I've gained a few pounds since I've retired. so, I'll be anxious to see if new valve helps. I did loose 13...

Thanks to all that posted here. I just learned today what it meet to be in the "waiting room" which I am in. I needed a good idea of post surgery would be like, and this post really helped, now I feel more prepared and confident. I have had previous experience with a breathing tube (previous...

Thanks everyone. I've been a non-smoker all my life, which helps too. (always get complimented by techs when getting echo-cardiogram) I am retired military, so always had to keep somewhat in shape (running ect...but have been retired 1 1/2 years now so I've kinda slacked off)Doc says I have a...

Hello All: New to this forum, and am reading as much as I can. Last November (2015) was told I have moderate/severe aortic stenosis. Along with Type II diabetes. Diabetes is under control with meds and diet. My mother had passed away in the mid 80's from aortic stenosis, doc told me it is...