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Hello I just turned 50 in Nov and my primary told me it's time for a colonoscopy. I had an AVR St Jude Valve back in 1996. He started explaining all the steps, to stop taking Coumadin and inject enoxaparin etc etc... I was so overwhelmed and worried since I have done both extremes of getting...

I cant believe how fast time has passed. 27 years ticking hopefully 40+ more :) I am 49. I want to beat Dick's record and I am always happy to see he keeps setting the bar higher. I switched sport from Beach Volleyball to Pickleball, wow its so much fun and easier on the body. Been playing now...

Hello Just made 25 years. Still playing beach volleyball every weekend if possible. Its just getting harder at 47 lol. Had fun this summer, did a lot of spear fishing and killed it in the lobster mini season. Aside from that just staying safe. I love posting my anniversaries because I know it...

A month late but like every year, I come to post. Nothing new everything( knock on wood) is going well. Still playing beach volleyball (tournament too), softball and going to trying out kickball. Dick still here bud keep the stakes hi. LOL

Hello, well like always I only show up to post my anniversary. Sorry that I am not active. Well 23 years still ticking and still playing Beach Volleyball competitively. Dick I saw your post 51 years wow. Congrats man. making it tough on me to catch up. Gotta stay in shape. hmmm.. I am 45 so 51-...

Hello, Today makes 22 years :) still ticking strong. I am 44, very active playing beach and indoor volleyball. I love reading anniversary especially the 25 plus. Its proof mechanical valves last if taken care of. I always make sure to post every year so other can see everything will be alright...

Hello Everyone Another year, wow I am 43 now. I am two months late almost forgot to post. No news is good news. Still playing beach volleyball and competing. Not at the same level but I took a 1st last summer :) Oh I started skiing, wow i am hooked. This Christmas I am going back to Colorado...

Hello I am like two weeks late but I wanted to wait until my result on my checkup. Didn't want to jinx myself. Well my SJV is clean, heart kicking well, and full blood work is perfect. Still playing beach volleyball and keeping active. Oh,I am still chasing Dick's record for AVR lol I have a...

Hello all Another year has passed since AVR (St Jude Valve). Wow that was fast. Well I am still ticking and still playing beach volleyball competitively. It's not as easy anymore I am 41 now, playing against them youngster is tough. This week I had my checkup and my valve is clean, heart is...

Hello I really don't come here allot but I wanted to share with others.... Today marks 18 years since AVR (St Jude Valve) I was 22 when it got replaced. No issues so far. The only minor thing was my heart got a little weak in 2011. My output was a little low. I am now taking 5mg of...

Hello I ran into this forum doing some search about AVR and Low heart Output. I had my valve replaced when I was 22 (St. Jude Mechanic Valve). Now I am 38 doing real well. I never really looked into it just went with the flow. My parents did all the talking and selection and I just went along...