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Joann celebrates her 45th anniversary of 2 mechanical heart valves. Yes, there have been many high spots, and a few days that were a challenge. This year Joann faced several significant issues. She had a false positive reading for colon cancer. Cleveland Clinic performed at virtual...

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This posting is slightly early, but we have many commitments in the next 2 weeks. Joann has had her aortic and mitral valves installed Dec. 10th, 1971. They were replaced along with 3 bypass in 1999. She has had a pacemaker since 1996. Life has presented many challenges and many wonderful...

There is absolutely no relation to the warfarin and sound. The old Starr-Edwards could be heard 30 ft. away. We had a dog that played hide/seek with Joann by listening for the clicking sound. The new mechanical valves are very quiet. It may take a few months for the scar tissue to form...

You might have the doctor consider Sotol (Betapace) to control the At. Fib. Joann had great success with this medication until the past few years. Her AFib is now more of a significant issue. Normal in the morning, but pulse goes to 100 in just a few minutes.

Joann celebrated her 42nd anniversary a few weeks ago. We currently are Snowbirds in SW Florida. Life is not as easy for Joann as it was a few years ago. Her age and the various issues make more challenges. The heart is in atrial fib. about 70% of the time. This date is measured by the...

Joann has been on warfarin for 41.5 years. She can not remember life without the drug. Testing at the Coumadin clinic is SO much better than doctor management. No colon exams because she refused to go off Coumadin for ANY REASON!!! Dentist and Coumadin is not a problem. Pacemaker...

You have received some excellent advice. I would develop a relationship with the social worker assigned to your case. She/he will be able to talk to your surgeon regarding your discharge. I would strongly suggest that she locate a rehab facility that CLEVELAND CLINIC recommends. You might...

Joann Bos 42nd Anniversary of 2 mechanical valves For those of you that have been around for a few years, this report will be a repeat of the history of my wife and her medical experiences. For those of you that are new, this is written to give you hope and encouragement that your future can...

CC has an insurance representative assigned to each case. You can call CC and they will quickly connect you to a very competent insurance advocate. We have never had a problem with CC on insurnace. Normal insurance, Medicare, and Now Medicare Advantage. They have these issues every day and...

Great news!!!!! We had a fairly good experience with the intensive care nursing. It is SO much better when you are placed in the step down area. You will be walking A LOT very soon.!!!!!!

Our very best to you. You are in the hands of the best in the business. God Bless!

Joann will celebrate her 40th anniversary this week. The aortic and mitral valves were replaced in December of 1971. The Starr Edwards valves were replaced in 1999 with Carbometics valves. 3 bypass and a root graph that was done at the same time. How far have we come in the past 40 years...

Let us know what you learned from a cardiologist. If you have not seen a cardiologist, I would go to the closest emergency room or "doc in a box" IMMEDIATELY. There is something very KOFUSING on your story!!!!!

Joann had 2 Starr Edwards Valves in 1971. She was only 88 lbs. Our dog played hide and seek by listening to her valves. It was a wild time a good memories, but it was not pleasant in the first years. We will talk about some of this on her 40th anniversary. Living the good life in Ohio and...

Great News. Joann is pacemaker dependent most of the time. BUT, it keeps on ticking!!!!

What cardiologist will be involved in your case. We are so pleased that your meeting with Dr. P. went very well. You have one of the very best in the business. Being well rested before the surgery would be a great decision. I would expect that you will be able to return to work in 4 to 6...

Joann has been on coumadin for 39 years, 11 months. She did fall down the basement steps and had a mild concussion. Coumadin is not the "bad friend" that everyone talks about. There are risks with coumadin. I probably would not recommend doing the activities that you describe on the bike...

There will be a wide variance between patients, procedures, medical conditions, etc. Walking the first day--maybe 5 ft. Walking around the hospital for 20 minutes per trip by the 3rd day. Generally home by the 5th to 7th day. Walking around the block soon after you return home. Driving a...

I guess Joann won the BINGO game. Her bill was well over $400,000 for everything. The insurance negotiated the amount lower. Our payment was $500. We have good insurance, but pay a significant amount in addition to the employer retirement contribution and our monthly payments to Medicare...