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Hello, So I had my 12 month Echo & check up with my cardio yesterday and apparently I have a 'leak' from around the edge of the valve (Paravalvular leak I think it's called). He said that my scan showed that the swelling and size of my heart had gone down since my operation however there was a...

Greetings. So, over the past 3 weeks I have had a desire to check the effects of my INR and Alcohol consumption. It wasn't the most scientific of tests, but was brought on by me wanting to know how Alcohol I could tolerate in one sitting. I don't drink everyday, but often feel like having a...

Hello all - I'm finally getting around to buying my own unit, and as the title suggests, I'm wanting to know if anyone can recommend a place to buy it from? Many Australian online stores seem to offer the unit with strips etc. however as I have no experience with these places, I'm unsure if the...

Ive tried to do some research online, but I haven't found the answer so maybe some here can explain something to me. Both my surgeon and cardiologist stressed the importance of maintaining good oral hygiene to help prevent infection that could lead to endocarditis. They explained the risks...

Good Morning All (Or good afternoon, good evening or goodnight, depending on your location). I'm interested, how many follow up appointments did you have, and what, if any, concerns were mentioned? I'm almost 4 months post op, and other than my surgeon check up at 5 weeks and Cardio at 6...

Hello all. During the first few months of warfarin usuage did any struggle to keep it stable? Since pretty much ceasing daily pain medication (panodol) around 5/6 weeks ago my inr has dropped from 2.8 to 2.5 to 2.2 then last wel 1.9 and this week 1.7. When it was 1.9 we increased the dose from...

Hello all! Just after an idea of how others recovered and how long were you sore for? I'm 9 weeks post op on Tuesday and I still feel muscular pain around an inch either side of my sternum (incision). I do light stretching daily, walk and general household chores. Nothing strenuous. When i say...

Hello all! 5 weeks post opp and I have my follow up with my surgeon on Wednesday. Feeling good, walk for 50 minutes daily and on very minimal pain relief. Just after peoples experiences with a healing sternum. Long story short, my 1yr old thought it would be a super idea to run across the bed...

Hello all, I'm wondering if anyone has some good stretches they did post surgery to help with muscle pain. I was given some to do that i do 3 times a day, but specifically im after something for my ribs/obliques, chest and neck. My scar/sternum has healed beautifully but funnily enough, since...

Hello all. Just after peoples experiences. Regarding my scar/sternum, is there anything to look out for that would signal that its not healing properly? As an example, twice ive coughed and felt a pop in my sternum (once in hospital). I was told its fine, no problems. There was a dull ache after...

Hello. I'm sure this topic has been covered in the past, however I'm just after advise from people who have had tattoo's whilst on Anti-coagulation medication. I've got plenty of tattoos over the years (probably over 24hrs work done) so I know the importance of good tattoo, after-care etc. I'm...