Recent content by Roger Frank

HI Lanice....just wanted to say hello! :D

AFAIK, INRatio was the first to use on-strip control standard and drop the refrigeration storage requirement. It's my understanding that Coaguchek now offers similar features. I personally have used the INRatio and now the INRatio2 have been pleased with both units. My 2 cents,

I know some don't recommend this but I've saved quite a bit on eBay and had very good results. My 2 cents, Now...don't ask me about latest eBay adventure with so called "new and "refurb" cell phones...

I've owned and operated two forums in my internet career and I have to say. Some of the best days of life were when I managed to install the phpBB board software and forum ...and when I deleted the phpBB and forum forever! I don't envy your job Ross, but thanks for doing it in a stellar manner!

I've recently started gargling with one cap of (3% dilution) Hydrogen peroxide mixed with one cap of H2O. Many doctors encourage this (including my own) to help tame the oral staph bugs. My 2 cents,

They managed to put me in a coma during my AVR which lasted over 48 hours. During that 48 hour coma I had two additional chest cracks for various reasons of which I suspect major incompetence...but who knows really. I was in twelve days with a revisit two days later for low INR. It's been over...

Takes a licking and keeps on ticking...

I started out with the HemoSense INRatio I about a year ago. Last week I upgraded to the INRatio II due to it's smaller size. Both work extremely well and the fact that no refrigeration is needed for the strips is a big plus. However, it's my understating CoaguChek has redesigned their system to...

I had an AVR last year at 55 due to a bicuspid defect. I've often questioned if this is a relativity new phenomenon caused be some environmental factor like drugs, smoking or some other yet undiscovered genetic trigger.

....and hold a candle in the rain!

The rest of your life starts now...use it wisely! Welcome!

On-X recipient here at 55 and all is well. In fact, my one year is coming up on the 18th of August! I'm more convinced everyday On-X was the correct decision due to the longevity aspect. We don't know what Government health care will ultimately morph into but I seriously doubt anyone will be...

From what I've read your having your procedure with the gold standard! The best!

Might as well just shoot me now and get it over with...

Unofficially... I use Amazon and eBay, watch expiration dates however. My 2 cents,