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Edwards Pericardial model 3000 27mm Aortic Jan 20 2006 31 mm model 6900P Mitral 14 years

I have aortic and mitral valve replaced 12 years ago with a non mechanical valves. I didn’t want to be on blood thinners because I ride a motorcycle and didn’t want to get in a situation where I might have a problem with blood clotting after a fall.. I ended up having a fib and a stroke but...

Deepest Sympathy Deepest Sympathy Nancy.. my prayers and thoughts are with you.

After 8 weeks, all is going well. I'm doing rehab 2-3 times a week and walk on my tredmill daily. I'm feeling much stronger on a weekly basis. I'm still on warfin for the next 4 weeks according to my Dr. Hope to go back to work after Easter. Just thought I would check in and let all know my...

Other than low sodium is there a diet that I should be on after valve replacement. I realize that a low cholesterol diet should be followed but is that it?

A special day, involving a HEART. Sort of takes on new meaning.

Can anyone tell me what is involved in cardiac rehab.

tired tired My surgery was on the 20th of Jan and since i've been home there seems to be a lot of resting after my 15 min walks. A lot of back ache seems to come along with the surgery. But I feel better that i'm not alone with the tiredness.

Glad to see you home Glad to see you home Praline Happy to see you came thru ok . Safe recovery and take it slow.

When into Robert Wood Jonhson Hospital Friday the 20th at 5am for mitiral valve repair and aortic valve replacement.It was a scary situation but it was a pair on valves that had given me troble for 40 years and I waited as long as i could comfortabally have the surgury with as little risk as...

I'll Be Thinking of Ya I'll Be Thinking of Ya Praline You'll be in my thoughts tomorrow . I thought i'd be mountain climing tomorrow also but I have to wait till friday. Wishing you a speedy recovery Bob

I called my Surgeon on Friday to ask a few questions and was informed my his office assistant that my surgery date would have to be moved from Wednesday the 16th to Friday the 20th. Ahhhhhh

pre surgery pre surgery Pre surgery this morning and surgery the 18th. Waiting Waitinggggg waitinggggggggg!

I'll be thinking of ya I'll be thinking of ya Good luck tomorrow. You'll be in my thoughts Bob A.

surgery date surgery date Good luck on your surgery. Mine it the same day including the 12th for pre surgery. Im having my Aortic valve replaced and the Mitral repaired here in New Jersey. My thoughts will be with you (trying not to think of mine) Good Luck Bob A.