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Greetings fellow valvites! First off I’m slightly ashamed of being absent from this forum after a very successful recovery, but at the same time I’m out in the world enjoying all the life and adventure I can find my way into. Two years ago about this time I was having a lot of trouble sleeping...

Hi everyone, I am almost 4 weeks post op and as a followup to get my body acclimated to coumadin I am getting my INR checked every Tuesday. When I left the hospital after my surgery I was at 1.9 and since my first check in it has been a low 1.3 and has not changed. At first I was being...

This forum and it's members proved to be a wealth of knowledge, reassurance, and support while I was in the waiting room, so this is my small way of giving back since I am now on the other side. Many thanks to TheGymGuy and Dick0236 for inspiration and support. FYI - I chose an ON-X valve and...

Dear sage like valve wizards, I was wondering if/how those of you on Coumadin identify that you are on it. Such as a medical alert bracelet or a wallet card? Thanks in advance!

My surgery on Monday the 29th was a great success. My surgeon did i did really well and no complications so far. I am 32 and 2 days post op now and am already walking laps. i hope to go home on Friday. Really sore at some points but they are managing my pain well Thank you again everyone for...

Hi everyone, After being monitored for a year for I have my date for surgery to treat my BAVD and a growing ascending aorta (currently 4.7 cm) on the 29th of this month. I have had some time to come terms with the fears from this and have gained knowledge, confidence, and reassurance from...

Hi everyone, My ascending aorta and BAVD have finally caught up to me and I am scheduled for surgery on the 29th of this month. I am otherwise very health and my surgeon does not foresee any complications around the surgery. I have also chosen the very highly recommended On-x Valve. I've had a...

Hi everyone, I'm a newbie to the forum and I'm looking for some advice from those of you who have been down this path before. I am a healthy, active, non-smoking 31 year old male who was diagnosed with BAVD and moderate/severe leakage a few months ago. At this time I am being monitored every 6...