Recent content by zarbie01

3 years ago to day I got a new lease in life. A brilliant surgeon, guide by a superior being from above gave me 2 new heart valves. I have been ticking along happily ever since. Life is good. Thank you all for keeping this site going. A special thanks to Ross. You give me the gift of laughter.

Cardiologist in Victoria. Cardiologist in Victoria. There are lots of good cardiologists in Victoria. They are mostly in Melbourne. I have a good one at Cabrini Hospital. I chose him because he is young and will be with me for the rest of my life. I will be happy to give you details if you wish.

valvereplacement.org valvereplacement.org good job and thank you Hank and Ross.

What an inspiring storyfor me. I had rheumatic fever as a young boy and am now sporting 2 mechanical valves for the last 2 and a half years.I am truly blessed and both of you give me the inspiration that I need to make me try to live a normal life which I do.SO greetings to you both from downunder.

Reumatic fever 46 years ago Reumatic fever 46 years ago Hello Patchycat, welcome to this great forum neighbour. I also had RF 46 years ago, and was in the Royal Melbourne Hospital for 3 weeks in 1964. I was sent home to rest for 3 months with a jar of penicillin tablets and a warning that at...

To all my heart buddies in the USA HAppy Thanksgiving. And remember the less fortunate when you are tucking into the Turkey...:D:p

My sincere condolances to you and your family Hank. Only time will heal what you feel right now. Your whole VR family is in mourning.

:D 2 st jude valves around $6000.00 Australian dollars each. 10 days in hospital. Total for everything was $48000.00AUD. My cost: One up payment of $400.00, rest paid by my health insurance that I had been paying for over 30 years. Also,included in the cost was an INR Ratio machine that my...

Hey Cooker, I think you should take the discount. The opposite happened to me when I went fro my haircut. I had been paying $12.00 but was asked to pay $15.00. When I asked why the extra $3.00, I was told it was for "the search fee" Luckily, I get on with my barber. hehehehehehehe:mad:

:)I take coumadin for 2 mechanicals so it is lifelong for me, however I was on coumadin before my surgery for A-Fib. So far it has never been an issue for me, I have been in range for some months now and I also home test. Its a bit of drag taking the drug, but I cannot say it has interefered...

Norma Jean you were an inspiration to me when I agreed to have both my valves replaced. You go for it girl. I will be praying for you. Please keep us posted.:D

Happy third Anniversary from one double valver to another. Wishing you many more years of good health.

Well, its the 18th June to-day. This time last year I was in the operating theatre with a competent surgeon and his supervisor from above looking after me. The end story was 2 shiny new st jude valves. I must say I feel good a year on. I was a frightened little pup back then, but to assure...

Us Aussies had our Memorial day a few weeks ago. We get up early and go to our Shrine of Rememberance. The dawn service starts at 5.30 am and we pay our respects to fallen soldiers. This is the followed by a parade of veterans from all wars.We call it ANZAC day. Its highly emotional. The rest...

Yesterday I accompanied my dog for the Annual RSPCA Million Paws walk. WE walked around Albert PArk Lake along with 16000 other people and 10000 dogs. The course around the Lake was 5 k and we were parked about 1 k away from the start/finish line, so in all we walked 7k's. I never thought I...