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Laurie thanks so much for the info....

I had valve replacement (aortic valve and aortic root replaced with saint jude and composite graft) Jan. 17 2005 other than periodic coumadin adjustments I have done great I am so thankful for good Dr's that was on top of my condition..I have no doubt that my heart health would have been...

Sounds like we had the very same surgeries. I had part of my aortic artery replaced due to a bulge (am assuming that is the aortic root part) the valve was replaced with a St. Judes Jan 17 will be 7 years since I had it done and everything has gone great. I excercise regularly either on a...

I am post op 6 years Jan. 17 I enjoy aeoribic excercise which consists of bike riding and walking..I was a monderate weight lifter before my valve and aortic root replacement..My surgeon is a weight lifter himself he actually advocated me getting back on a weight lifting regiement as soon as my...

Michelle I know what you are going through I have been there and know exactly how you feel. I have dealt with anxiety disorders since the mid 1980's. It is hard to describe to anyone that has never experienced full blown anxiety just how crappy it makes you feel. I read a book by an author...

amarillo by morning what a great song....i feel that way a lot of times when I am headed home from work....yall stay posted i will probably have lost of questions for everyone and their valves and lifestyle....

Does anyone else have trouble sleeping..I will be 57 in March my sleeping habits are just horrible if i can sleep 5 hours without waking up I am doing good..I am just curious if anyone else has the same problem.

So sorry So sorry I am new to the forum I first found out that I needed my valve replaced when I was 50 as well. 4 months later it was replaced that was nearly 6 years ago I will be 57 in March.