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Today is my 17 yr Valversary!!. Mitral-mechanical, Aortic-mechanical, Tricuspid-bovine all 3 valves (hat trick) were installed at MGH in Boston during a 9 hour surgery. I have never felt better. I work out 6 days a week and eat pretty healthy. For all of you out there with concerns and...

Hi Everyone. I haven’t posted in a very long time. I just want people to know that you can have an absolutely normal life after valve replacement surgery. 16 yrs ago today (I was 39 yrs) I had triple valve replacement. Two mechanical and a bovine and I am happy to say that I feel good. I was...

I have St. Jude’s mechanical aortic and mitral valves and a bovine tricuspid. My OHS was 15 yrs ago. I was told my tricuspid may need to be replaced after 15 yrs. I’m wondering if that is why my heart has been fluttering a lot lately. My INR is in range. Any suggestions?

Hi, It has been a long time since I have been on this forum. I had triple valve replacement 9 yrs ago and have also been diagnosed with hypothyroidism. The last three blood draws that I have had, have been low for me 1.8 and 1.9. My range is 2.3-3.5. I'm just wondering if my thyroid my be off?

Seven years ago today I had triple valve replacement surgery at Mass General Hospital in Boston. I have two St Jude mechanicals and a bovine valve. I feel great, and work out 6 days a week. If it wasn't for the coumadin and the scar, one would never know I had the surgery!:smile2:

Hi everyone it has been a long time since I have been to VR. Happy to report that seven years after my triple valve replacement, I am doing very well. I hope to spend more time here and help others just as I was supported when I found myself facing OHS.

Getting 4 teeth out this Fri 1/22. Dr said to stop coumadin on Mon, test Tue and start lovenex for Wed and Thur. Then take coumadin after surgery on Fri. Does this sound right? I take 4mgs two days a week and 6mgs the rest. My range is 2.5-3.7. I have two mechanicals and a bovine. I'm a...

At this time five yrs ago I was on my way down to the ER for the beginning of my 9 hr OHS. Thankfully it has been uneventful (no problems). I go to the gym everyday, walk 6 miles, lift weights, etc. Totally NORMAL life. I just want to thank everyone on this forum for all the support and...

My dentist thinks it's time to have 4 wisdom teeth removed. The oral surgeon and cardio said I will need to be admitted to the hospital. I take 6mgs of warfarin everday for my two mechanical valves and one bovine valve. My questions are: how long do you think I will be in the hospital?, does...

I have hit my first anti-coag bump. Surgery was 5 yrs ago. Always in range very consistent. Range is 2.3-3.5. Tested Aug 27th 3.9 Sept 3rd 4.3 (left for 9 day vaca in Bahamas small dose change) Today Sept 14th 5.2!!!!!!!!!! Doctor said to hold coumadin...

:)Fours years ago today I had three valves replaced, two mechanical and one bovine. I'd like to thank you all for your support and stories. No one can really relate like other valvers and their families. I have never felt better and look forward to many more uneventful health related years...

I just spoke with Trish and she is doing OK. She will be home in the next couple of days after they check some stuff out. He spirits are funny as usual. She said her heart is shaking instead of beating so they will be giving her some coumadin for a while. She said thank you for all of the...

Ok, I spoke with Trish last night (as I posted) and everything was great. Her son just called and informed me that sometime between late last night and early this am they had to use the defibulator and bring her back. He was on his way into see her. She doesn't remember what happened. Has...

I just spoke to Trish. She sounds great. She is very happy to have had a repair instead of replacement. Little pain but not bad. She will be home tomorrow and thanks eveyone for your prayers and support. She will post soon:D

Trish's son just called and said she had just come out of surgery and that everything went great!! They did a repair instead of a replace and they went in through two ribs on her side not the traditional sternum deal. He was heading up to see her in ICU no other complications or surprises He...

At 8:30 this morning, will be the 3rd Anniversary of my OHS. :) I have never felt better. People still ask how I'm feeling after all this time which is nice but the back to work question throws me off. To all of you in the waiting room, OHS is well worth the wait!!!!!! Happy Holidays to all;)

I missed my dose yesterday (6MG). So I thought I would split the missed dose over two days. My question is, should I call my cardio and/or retest at the lab? I'm thinking it is not a big deal after reading the threads on missed doses.::o

Has anyone ever experienced a tingling feeling in your arms? It seems that my arms are still asleep a little after I wake up in the morning sometimes. Once in awhile they just start feeling funny (not numb like a think a stroke would feel). I called my cardio and I am seeing him today. I have...

I was just wondering if anyone knew about a Mended Hearts Group in the Boston area. I can't seem to find anything.:confused:

I will be flying into Denver, CO from Boston on Friday and was wondering if anyone had any problems adjusting to the altitude. I'm sure it isn't an issue (three replaced valves) but just checking.:confused: