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Celebrated 10 years with MEchanical Aortic Valve last week. Solo-Hiked a 1000Metre mountain in the snow for sunrise. Heres to 10 more.

I was 32, playing rugby, climbing, gym. Healthy as a horse. completely Asymptomatic. and BOOM. A check up led to the news that I needed a replacement pithing a few months. Huge shock but Im still here alive and kicking 5 years later. Happy to help in any way. Stay strong my man. All will be well.

Hi All, Over a short period at the end of last week a lump appeared in my neck just above the top of my sternum and slightly to the left side. I went to hospital A&E and after blood tests and an ENT Doc having a look they decided it must be a thyroid cyst filled with blood. Going for an...

Hello Everybody. First of all thank you so so much to everyone who gave me much needed advice and words of encouragement here 2 years ago. At the time I was in an awful state and you helped me very much. Thank you, thank you thank you. I ended up getting a mechanical valve and everything went...

Hi All. Thank you so much for all these replies that have created a great discussion. I apologise for my late reply but ive been away for a week. Ill logon later so I can go through everything properly. Thank you again :)

Hi. Im Fergus from Ireland, and looking at an op in the next 2-3 months to replace my aortic valve. Like everyone I know the basic pros and cons or mechanical V homograft (apparently pig and cow arent an option for people my age). This still doesnt make it any easier and I know there is no...