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This may sound crazy, but I was having problems with my Polar after surgery. After extensive research I found that if I simply turned the device that snaps onto the strap upside down, I got a consistent and more accurate reading. Sounds nuts, but give it a shot! I've been putting it on upside...

Patience is the answer, I suppose... Thank you all for your input, greatly appreciated :)

Thank you Bina ;) And all others for your input, it's the little things in life that make a difference.

Thank you so much, these posts have helped. What about the silicone sheets? Has anyone tried these??

5 months post op and my scar is pink and slightly raised in some places. Is it supposed to be flat and lightening up by now, or do I need to patiently wait to see what happens. Also, doc says it's fine to be in sun as long as I use sunscreen. When I am in sun even with SPF 55 on my scar it is...

Thank you so much! I am not sure why I didn't think about simply taking it at dinner time? I guess I've just been overwhelmed with all of this new stuff. Thanks again! I will start in the PM tomorrow.

I had an AVR in March, and I'm not sure why I wasnt started on this sooner, but my cardiologist just told me to take a baby aspirin daily. No big deal, right? I chose a tissue valve so that I would not be on coumadin due to my young age and hopes of having my own children. I guess coumadin is...

Hi Julian. Thank you for letting me know that my story gives you strength and focus. That is exactly why I want to share my story. You couldn't have said it better, "you love more, you cry more, you laugh more. You truly LIVE more" this is exactly the way I felt and still feel. And it is truly...

Thank you for the friendly welcome, Superbob! And yes, my valve is the Carpentier-Edwards Perimount Aortic valve made of bovine pericardial tissue. When I was stressed out and worried about surgery and my new scar my husband and I made a lot of cow jokes to cope and referring to the sight of...

Hello fellow scar buddies! Although I have been using this forum for answers to my pre-op post-op questions, I am a new member and 5 months post op. I want to thank all of you for the support you have given me in the stressful worrysome time pre-op and the frustrating times post-op. I really...