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    Crummy Coagusense customer service

    I spoke to their customer service a few months ago. I called the phone number listed in the manual. I often get home late, so when I called, it was after hours for them. It took multiple attempts but as they do have someone staffing the lines after hours, he eventually answered and was helpful...
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    Rethinking Coag-Sense

    Just want to add that I was initially reluctant to use eBay prior to my surgery. That is why I went with the Coagsense device, as Coagucheck is only available in the States via eBay or through health insurance (which typically doesn't pay until 3 months post-op). However, now that a lot of my...
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    Rethinking Coag-Sense

    Thought I'd mention that I too have had the same experience with the Coagsense vs. the Coagucheck. I bought the Coagsense before my surgery this past November as I wanted a system already in place when I got home (in the US, the Coagucheck can only be purchased through the insurance company...
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    What have you been doing lately?

    7 months post AVR with mechanical valve, and aortic aneurysm repair. Am back to work full time and going full steam ahead. Working out daily, and am back to pre-op baseline (was asymptomatic before). Completed a Murph challenge last week. Busy with kids activities. Traveling to the Smoky...
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    Correlation between PT and INR, lab vs home

    I have purchased 3 boxes of the Coagsense strips so far...all 3 of them came with Hi/Lo control strips. I tested the control strips on all 3 boxes. The first box worked without issue. The other two sets had issues with the control strips. Again, according to them: 1. It does not affect the...
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    Correlation between PT and INR, lab vs home

    Hi KLS, Thought I'd chime in here as I have been dealing with a similar issue and have communicated with pellicle about this as well. Quick background-- my surgery was in November 2021. I live in the States, where we are unable to purchase our own Coagucheck device through typical means. The...
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    Chest/sternal pain

    Funny you mention this, I had cardiac rehab this morning and had a good discussion with them about it. They were actually surprised at the 12-week guidance I was given, as they said most patients are cleared to do lifting after 8 weeks. The exercise physiologist suspected the pain I have was...
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    Chest/sternal pain

    This was my thought (and hope) as well. From what I understand, the sternum is 80% healed at 6-8 weeks out. My assumption is that they put the 12 week mark on there so that we avoid any type of heavy trauma to the chest and full fusion can be achieved. I would like to think that a plank, or...
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    Chest/sternal pain

    I am just about 10 weeks out from OHS. I received mixed instructions on restrictions after surgery. In the post-operative book that I was sent home with, they said not to lift more than 10 pounds for the first 8 weeks, and then no more than 20 lbs for weeks 8-12. When I met with the PA three...
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    Chest/sternal pain

    I am just about 10 weeks out from OHS. I received mixed instructions on restrictions after surgery. In the post-operative book that I was sent home with, they said not to lift more than 10 pounds for the first 8 weeks, and then no more than 20 lbs for weeks 8-12. When I met with the PA three...
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    A-fib/flutter

    I totally agree. I know they are technically not a big deal, but it's disconcerting when it occurs. KLS, I appreciate the sentiments. I think everyone's situation is different, and I'm still fascinated by the different complications, side effects, and recovery pathways that everyone has. My...
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    A-fib/flutter

    Thought I'd provide an update here. The results of my loop monitor were normal. I had a follow-up with the cardiologist last week. My EKG is now normal/back to baseline again and no longer showing signs of pericarditis. He said the odds of another round of atrial flutter would be low, but not...
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    Ross Procedure

    Thanks for sharing this info. It's a very difficult decision, and as I've shared earlier, the survival aspect worried me (and still does) and gave me pause. I can pick and choose so many things to swing me toward one side or another. This line in the second paper you shared stands out: "Only...
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    my time has come

    Hi PAN, I am 42 and was in the same boat you're in. I required aortic valve replacement and repair of my ascending aorta. I saw a local surgeon who had a ton of experience with AVR and aortic repair. He recommended the mechanical valve, stating that it was a "one and done". I got an opinion...
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    The time has come again for me to say ...

    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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    A-fib/flutter

    That's great news! I have not gotten my monitor results back yet, but I'm guessing there was nothing major or else I would have received a call while I had it on. I definitely think there is an element of anxiety and "hyperawareness" that contributes to things. It's been 2.5 weeks since I had my...
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    I just passed ten

    Congratulations Pellicle! Thank you for all of the help and insight you provide on this forum.
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    A-fib/flutter

    I 100% agree with what you said. Physically I am getting much better, but mentally I worry about all aspects of this. There have been several bumps in the road post-op, the most recent one being the run of a-flutter, and I worry every day about having a recurrence, another setback, etc...
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    A-fib/flutter

    All great news! Glad to hear things are looking ok. Best of luck with the surgical follow-up. I'm on the monitor for a few more days, so we'll see what it shows...
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    A-fib/flutter

    Hopefully the Holter monitor will clarify things. I've also tried to associate a "trigger" that may have caused my abnormal beats/rhythm. Originally I thought that increasing my physical activity, possibly in conjunction with inadequate fluid intake, may have caused the PVCs. So I started...
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