Recent content by pino458

Agian, Yes i have... been nearly 2 years now!... still doing everything i was before the operation.. just a little more aware of dangerous situations and have managed to adjust my game to avoid as many dangerous situations as possible

Im 27 and play Semi Pro football in Australia ( Soccer ) i am a goal keeper, i also play futsal or indoor soccer 3 or 4 times a week even after my operation... i am careful of my head but apart from that i dont hold back, i am yet to see any brusing other then what i would expect from a hit or a...

i have also been kicked in the nose, No bleeding noted at all... i am aware of the dangers and generally very careful in regards to my head, but as a keeper its gonna happen from time to time!

Hello, I had OHS last July on the 29th. i had Aortic valve replacement and have ben on Warfarin since, my INR sits between 2.5-3 MOST of the time. I play Futsal ( indoor soccer ) as a goal keeper and Semi pro outdoor soccer as goal keeper also... i have taken a lot of hits with the ball, kicked...

Thanks for the reply guys and girls :-) I was hoping for replies like the above to be honest, the thought of not being able to play the sport I love was really getting me down! Thank you :-)

Hi everyone, i am new to this site, but i have an upcoming aortic valve replacement ( going mechanical option ) and also having an expanded piece of my Aorta replaced. i am 26 years old a keen soccer player. i play goal keeper for a Semi Pro team in Australia. i am going to be on warfarin...