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  1. BillDaThrill

    New member - choosing a valve

    Hey Erwitchin, Had my valve/aneurysm replacement surgery 2.5 years ago at age 52 and opted for the On-X. Am thrilled with it! Am really upping my exercise and seeing good progress. The warfarin thing has been super easy for me and have not had bruising. Re: sleeping, I've always used a...
  2. BillDaThrill

    Good doctors in Utah? How to best choose a surgeon/hospital?

    Hey Nesphito, Appreciate your post as we just bought a home in Ogden and are planning to retire there in a few years full time (currently living in NM). The posts above are great. Two recommendations from me: - surgery is a big deal. Put in the time and research. Find the best valve...
  3. BillDaThrill

    Anyone beside me having issues with the Cleveland Clinic? Cancelling my surgery

    Sorry KarenK about your troubles with Cleveland. My experience there for my surgery, both medically and financially/administratively, was wonderful. Hope all is resolved and the CC will work out for you.
  4. BillDaThrill

    56 years clicking!!!

    Unbelievable Dick!!! Congratulations! We are all rooting for you to keep on tickin' into the triple digits!
  5. BillDaThrill

    Rim to River to Rim in the Grand Canyon

    Scored a night at Phantom Ranch too? Well done. Definitely on the bucket list. Have been to both the north and south rims, and hiked a good bit below each but would really like to do the adventure you did. Congrats on getting it done (twice) - especially with the family!
  6. BillDaThrill

    Sports for those with Mechanical Valve

    Yeah, the head shots of soccer would give me some pause. But - re: your question about sports: I weight lift, trail run, mtn bike, sand volleyball and ski tons! Have not had any sports related bleeding concerns over the past 2 years since my surgery and my conditioning is so much better that I...
  7. BillDaThrill

    Inspiris Resilia vs On-x, can't decide

    Groy, sorry about your need for surgery but I commend you for arriving at the decision point that many of us have faced. Understand that there is no right answer - only what is right for you. It's all about what you value most. For me - I placed the highest value on the greatest potential for a...
  8. BillDaThrill

    Valve Replacement Survey - $50 Amazon gift card!

    Completed the survey just now but looks like y'all hit your limit and the $50 offer is no longer available.
  9. BillDaThrill

    Surgery on Monday 1/23

    Best of luck to ya Dave. I'm on month 19 of my On-X and real happy. Looking forward to positive reports on your recovery.
  10. BillDaThrill

    Severe Aortic Regurgitation Leading to Second Surgery

    Hey fellow patroller - and On-X valv'er!!! How cool to hear of you doing well. I got my On-X about 18 months ago. We're still waiting for snow at my mountain (skipajarito.com) but I did patrol last year with it and did many toboggan trips. Wishing you a great season - enjoy Killington, that's...
  11. BillDaThrill

    New here

    To be afraid is to be human. Try to focus on the actual risks of the surgery. I was told I faced about 0.5%-1% of death and maybe twice that for a stroke. Those are pretty good odds, made me feel better. I sought out a surgeon and hospital that did this surgery hundreds of times a year. Felt...
  12. BillDaThrill

    Proact Xa / apixaban trial for On-x valves

    Thanks for posting this. Was trying to keep up with the Proact Xa study.
  13. BillDaThrill

    Weight lifting with valve and aneurysm replacement

    Have been lifting for nearly a year after surgery and been doing exactly what Aqua_Grim7 said. Aiming for 20 reps a set is what I do and hopefully that keeps me from straining too much. But, all is going well and I'm happy to be back in the gym (and on the trails).
  14. BillDaThrill

    Severe Aortic Regurgitation Leading to Second Surgery

    Sorry about the slow ramp up. I know you must be dying to go home. Hang in there, that INR is going to come around.
  15. BillDaThrill

    Severe Aortic Regurgitation Leading to Second Surgery

    Skier - great to hear you are doing so well with your shiny new mechanical valve. And excellent timing getting the most outta the ski season until surgery. I had my surgery this time last year, and I was skinning up the mountain in early winter. You'll be on first chair in '22! Keep us posted on...
  16. BillDaThrill

    Aortic Valve Stenosis Complications

    Am 7 months out from my AVR and aneurysm replacement and loving my mechanical valve. Recovery went incredibly well and am back to better than full strength. Like Brokenhip says, get fit before surgery (walk a lot) and then again, walk a bunch after surgery (was doing 5 miles/day, every day) and...
  17. BillDaThrill

    Severe Aortic Regurgitation Leading to Second Surgery

    And when Telluride rates a trail as black/advanced, they ain't kidding around. Am a big fan of the Gold Hill area and seeing how far my quads can take me down The Plunge. Telluride is amazing, hope you get some fresh snow and have a blast!
  18. BillDaThrill

    Severe Aortic Regurgitation Leading to Second Surgery

    Skier, sounds like you are under excellent care. Guessing you are skiing in CO with the chart/elevations you showed. I had my OHS/valve replacement in June and sadly only have taken two runs since then (skinning up both times). But that was due to lack of snow in NM, not courage. I got a...
  19. BillDaThrill

    Buying a Ski Helmet!!

    Great to hear, coffeelover!!! Happy you had a blast skiing and are digging your new Smith brain-bucket! Yeah, ski helmets are awesome for warmth, comfort and safety. It's a really nice upgrade from a knit hat. My home ski area is still waiting to open (not enough snow) but I've skinned up the...
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