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I unfortunately get to go under the knife again. It is nothing major, but, I guess once you are on coumadin everything is major (or at least seems that there are many more precautions). Well, anyway, I have to have a sphincterectomy because I developed anal fissures. I have tried everything...

No, it is towards the base of my right lung. I can feel it sort of in my back.

I looked at previous threads and could not find exactly what I wanted to. But, I do have a question. I am four months post op AVR and Aneurysm repair. When I am laying on my right side or on my back I can feel a crackling sound/feeling. My doctor says my lungs are clear. Can anyone help...

I am about ten weeks post op and have developed bleeding when having a bowel movement. It has gotten worse over the last three days. I am going to my doctor today. I have a history of hemroids and am wondering if anyone else has this problem. I know it is not a fun topic to talk about, but it...

Thanks for all of the information Thanks for all of the information Nancy, Thank you so much for the wealth of information. I have had a hard time finding foods that meet requirements for a lower sodium diet. I appreciate all you have given. I have never really been a prepare it yourself...

I had an aneurysm repaired along with a replacement of my valve (mechanical). I was just curious how many others out there that have had similiar procedures limit the amount of sodium the consume each day. And, if so, what do you try to stay under. My surgeon says I should maintain a heart...

Ross, How did you find out about the infection and how long were you on antibiotics for? I guess the risk of infection truly worries me. From what i have read it seems pretty easy for these to get infected. Thanks, Jason

I stumbled across this site when I was in the hospital. I like reading posts from others that have been through similiar situations. It is very helpful. My question is this. How long and how durable is the aortic graft? I recently, May 25, had my aortic valve replaced with a St Judes and I...