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Question, do mechanical calcify?

Lyn, I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Love and prayers to you and your family.

Yikes that isn't something anyone would want to face :( I agree with Kim, the faster the better of course we aren't the ones facing what you are... you mentioned a life lesson... its a good thing you went to the doc for think of the outcome had they not found it... I wish you luck with your...

yes Luana being celiac was a huge concern for me with having to take warfarin. As long as my celiac is under control then the warfarin wouldn't be an issue. One never knows what may happen...if we all could have a crystal ball wouldn't life be easier... :)

Good to hear that there is no infection, I am a little confused about meds causing a fever??? The blood cultures would show something if there was one. I hope you are successful at finding the right meds... take care of yourself :)

6 weeks out of surgery I developed endocarditis - Staphylococcus. It was discovered when I went for my 6week echo and they found a vegetation spot on my new valve. 8 weeks of iv antibiotics, vancomycin and oral rifampin. I developed an allergic reaction to the vacomycin so they changed it to...

Lets hope & pray all is well. I have been in his shoes with having endocarditis and it isn't a nice thing to deal with.

I had some issues about 3 months ago with my memory. It was unsettling for I have never had any issues prior to my surgery. Doc said he felt it was focus/concentration more than actual brain function. Once I started to be more aware of this then it went away. Eating properly and vitamin levels...

that is great news! I wish we had cardio rehab where I live :( I found once they took me off of the beta blockers my heart rate and blood pressure improved. Take care...

Congrats Michelle on your 1 year! I totally understand you feeling anxious, the unknown is not a comfortable thing to think about. I too was worried when the took me off of the beta blockers but all was well. My blood pressure levels returned to normal and I felt great! Not to worry missy it...

Wow I can't believe that you are able to get back at it so quickly. Words of warning, pay attention to what your body tells you. Over stressing yourself so soon after your surgery could knock you on your butt real quickly. It is good to hear that you are able to get up and go this soon! One of...

I am 45 and opted for the tissue. My uncle has had his tissue valve for 18 years now with no problems that was one of the reasons I chose the tissue valve. I will most likely need surgery again sooner than the average person but that is due to the infection I developed which did some damage to...

It is very important that you notify your cardio doc. I developed staf infection in my heart a 6 weeks out. Don't want to scare you but it is vital that they determine where the infection is so that they may treat it.

Just-waiting, Scary news for sure. I hope that by now your surgeon has contacted you. Best wishes for the long road ahead. Remember we are all here to support you with this. Positive thoughts! Take care!

Hi Larry Glad to hear the docs are taking care of you and running the tests that need to be done. Its pretty early out of your surgery that you are back at work full time. Maybe your body needs a little more rest :p We will all be thinking of you, good luck with the cardio appointment and let...