Recent content by Thomas

You will have to pay out of pocket then for INR tests. My recommendation would be to research the purchase a meter at home now or on EBay and do your own testing. It may be a less expensive option. Sorry I don't know the cost for lab testing. I will ask when I go on Wednesday an I'll relay my...

I'm in Toronto. Your 1st step is to register in Ontario for a provincial health card at a Service Ontario branch. There are many. Then, find a doc. The process may be different since your not Canadian but you may already know the process requirements. You need a requisition for INR testing as...

have a look at this site: https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/healthy-eating/everyone/food-and-nutrition/vitamin-k

St. Jude Mitral valve INR target 3.0 81mg aspirin/day 10mg warfarin/day

Thank you sir.

The "not bashing your head" rule is really important. The reality of it came crashing down over the weekend for us. My friends son (28 yrs - same as one of my children) passed away on Saturday. He was in a car accident last Wednesday. He was the passenger and hit his head on the dashboard and...

My cardio said 6 months before I could go back to light lifting. Last time I saw him in March (2 years and 2 months post surgery) he said no lifting restrictions but I don't think he's an expert on weight lifting other than maybe a golf bag... I find now my body tells me when it's time to ease...

The only downside to marathon running for me was knee damage. 3 knee operations later I'm regretting my younger marathon days. Some people are built for distance running & have no issues but for running, it's HIIT training & lots of ice for me now.

Dijon Ketchup? Bare Naked Ladies "....(But we would eat Kraft dinner) (Of course we would, we'd just eat more) (And buy really expensive ketchups with it) (That's right, all the fanciest dijon ketchups, hmm)"

At 56, I went with Mechanical. I figured I've got enough time left and didn't want to go through the surgery again if possible.

Cardio had said it's not an option. Have to take it. Dentist won't see me if I don't take it.

Hi there, I've only had my mech. valve for a couple of years - basically a rookie. This forum provides immeasurable info and support. You'll find it very beneficial over your time of recovery and going forward. I'm a pretty steady bourbon drinker and enjoy beer/wine.... pretty much anything else...

I call B.S. on that explanation. The patent ran out or more likely they're bloated and can't compete with generic manufacturers.

I've been in for cleaning every 4 months for over 2 years now since my avr but not since the shutdown. It's time to make an appointment but I've got to say, I'm a little hesitant. It might be irrational but I'm not sure how comfortable I am with having a hygenist a a foot or two away from my...

Thanks so much for the response. I will bring up the med. and the caution.