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Hello All, I'm 8 months out and I have had some incision pain the last two days. Is this normal? Anyone else have any pain this far out? Thanks, Jeff

Has anyone had their wires removed? If so how is the procedure done? I have a CT scan next week to see if their are any problems with mine. I had my surgery 5 months ago and the top of my incision has an MSSA staph infection that has been very stubborn to say the least. Thanks, Jeff

My friend Scott (SB42) asked me to post this picture for him. Here is his 3 week post-op photo... Looking Good!

Hello- I am currently taking my warfarin around 6-630ish. Does anyone know if I can I switch it up and take the pills in the morning? Thanks, Jeff

Tomorrow will be 5 weeks since my AVR and root replacement surgery, and I have been lucky enough to have fought off sneezing thus far. Unfortunately, I lost the no sneezing battle about 30 minutes ago and quickly realized why everyone has said not to sneeze. WOW the pain is crazy. So I figured...

Battle wounds Day 6

T-Minus 6 Days until I go to Johns Hopkins to have my AVR done. After much deliberation I have decided to go with an On-X valve. I do want to thank everyone on this site for all of the support and information you provide. I have been on this site everyday for 2 months. I really do not know what...

Doesn't sound good... http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/11/14/heart-bloodthinners-idUSN1E7AD1XQ20111114

Hello All, I just wanted to say hello and thank you. I have been reading your posts for a little over a week now and have to say they have brought a lot of comfort to me. I was diagnosed 2 weeks ago with BAV and severe AI and have been told that I will need surgery in the next 4-6 weeks...