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  1. DJ-Rae09

    Mental state before and after surgery

    I hope you recover well :)
  2. DJ-Rae09

    Mental state before and after surgery

    I had this done July last year to replace my BAV and aorta with the Bentall procedure, I'm 44 now. My life is 100% back to normal and sometimes forget I had OHS lol. All the issues including LVEF (it was 45%) and LV mass size all recovered back to normal ranges 6 months post operation. IMO...
  3. DJ-Rae09

    What amount of alcohol do people notice a change in their INR

    Hi There, I love a beer. To be honest, my drinking habits haven't really changed since being on Wafarin. I drink less post my OHS last year though. I found having 2-3 beers doesn't increase INR. During the Xmas period though, I discovered INR was a bit more challenging. I had to monitor my...
  4. DJ-Rae09

    Saying hi - 41 year old with BAV and surgery "soon"

    Hi John, I'm 43 yo and had AVR surgery with a mechanical aortic valve last July. Honestly nothing has changed for me apart from being a Cyborg now :) Good choice on the mechanical given your age, it's the main reason I went with it and not having to have another surgery down the line. Post OHS...
  5. DJ-Rae09

    Upcoming SAVR - Thanks for the support!

    Hi, Good luck with your surgery and recovery! I'm just over 1 year since my AVR surgery with a mechanical aortic valve, I'm 43 yo. Honestly for me nothing has changed apart from being a Cyborg now :) I went mechanical because of my 'youngish' age and wanted a 'one and done' outcome. For me...
  6. DJ-Rae09

    New member intro! Aorta replacement scheduled for Oct 9

    Good luck with your surgery and recovery! I'm just over a year since my AVR surgery with a mechanical aortic valve. Honestly nothing has changed apart from being a Cyborg now :) For me, the first 3 weeks post OHS were the hardest. But once I got into week 4-5 and beyond things started to...
  7. DJ-Rae09

    4 weeks post-surgery

    I eat and drink what I want whilst I've been on Wafarin. no changes for me :) yes drinking alcohol may elevate it but I just adjust my dose if I'm outside my INR range, all good. The benefits of self testing at home :)
  8. DJ-Rae09

    To metoprolol or not to metoprolol

    I stopped metoprolol about 3 months after my AVR. I didn't wan't to stay on it for long, and as soon as my HR went back to normal, high 60s low 70s I stopped it with the doctors approval.
  9. DJ-Rae09

    Valve selection question from someone who travels half of the year

    Hi mate, I had my BAV replaced last year with mechanical. I frequently travel overseas for work and I've had no issues with managing my INR and Wafarin. I self test and bring my machine with me when travelling. Hope you're operation and recovery went well :)
  10. DJ-Rae09

    1 year anniversary

    Hi Folks, Yep, today is the one year mark since open heart surgery to replace my BAV with a mechanical valve. All the issues with my heart that I had due to the BAV all resolved with the mech valve. My life returned to 'normal' pretty quick after OHS, I'd say about 5-6 weeks post I felt my...
  11. DJ-Rae09

    38/M - 5.5 weeks post AV/Root Replacment (Surgeon Selection, Recovery & Pericarditis)

    Yep, two new Cyborg's catching up over a few beers :) Thanks for the beers mate, should do it again soon! Maybe when you hit your 1 year mark?! Any excuse for a beer right? 🍻 :ROFLMAO: Speak soon!
  12. DJ-Rae09

    Facing a 2nd operation

    I like you was fearful about Wafarin before my AVR last July. You shouldn't be nervous about Wafarin. I've been on it for 9 months now, seriously no big deal. I test once a week and at times make small adjustments where required. Self managing your INR at home really helps with the overall...
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    38/M - 5.5 weeks post AV/Root Replacment (Surgeon Selection, Recovery & Pericarditis)

    Hey no worries mate. I'm happy to have helped you out! @Timmay did the same for me during my OHS experience and he lives on the other side of the earth (US), it helped me a lot! Also @pellicle has greatly helped with my INR management and understanding of it. I hope you get over the...
  14. DJ-Rae09

    Where did my tastebuds go?

    Yep it happened to me. Everything tasted different, bland and salty post my AVR, my taste came back to normal by about week 3 or 4.
  15. DJ-Rae09

    6 month post surgery echo - results

    Haha thanks Chuck! Yes, I better not drink 2 glasses 🤣 what a myth from doctors about consuming alcohol whilst on Wafarin. "You're only allowed the occasional glass of wine at dinner" :rolleyes: two drinks doesn't even change my INR and they wouldn't even touch the sides :ROFLMAO: four beers...
  16. DJ-Rae09

    6 month post surgery echo - results

    Yeah it was nice for a change seeing my Cardio for some positive news. And now it's all behind me! The last 10 or so visits (over 10 years) had been the opposite lol wondering when I will need surgery and hearing the negative changes etc that my Cardio was reporting.
  17. DJ-Rae09

    6 month post surgery echo - results

    Hi All, Just wanted to share my 6 month post surgery echo results. I had AVR with a mechanical valve plus dacron sleeve to replace the aortic root. I had a severely leaking BAV. Excellent news on the three area's of concern pre-surgery below: 1. Left ventricle ejection fraction was 45%...
  18. DJ-Rae09

    Happy Australia Day

    And I hope it doesn't change! Happy Aussie Day! 🇦🇺 👍
  19. DJ-Rae09

    Tell me your rxperiences

    correct, it's all temporary. this helped me get through recovery on the things I couldn't do post AVR. but as the days, weeks went past it all got better and easier :) and soon enough you're doing activities like you were pre surgery. for me I'm coming up to 6 months post AVR. the surgery and...
  20. DJ-Rae09

    4 weeks post op today

    2.3 is great.....like you my target range is 2.5-3 but it's a small window to stay in constantly I think. During the recent xmas silly season break, I made the executive decision to make it 2.5-3.5 as the booze factor increased my INR, so I had to closely monitor it and made a few adjustments...
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