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Still alive and kicking as well… 😎😎😎

Quincy - I don't know what it was that day….but the range is 2.0-3.0. I followed my surgeon’s advice. Mine was arthroscopic procedure clearing out a lot of damaged cartilage and scar tissue. If it was was a full knee replacement or a more complex procedure, I would imagine the surgeon advice...

The company providing the supplies monitors the results and the results are also sent to your cardiologist in my case. You will or do know how to adjust your blood thinner dosage that can be confirmed by either using algorithms or by your monitoring doctor. I have been self monitoring for over 5...

I underwent this surgery and my surgeon discussed the risks of a bleed which he considered not significant. The surgery was completed without a change in my warfarin therapy. Best of luck to you on your journey.

I have Cigna and MDINR. I am required to self check every week. Supplies are included and under my insurance my out of pocket costs are $40 a month which includes the CoaguCheck XS by Roche rent/lease.

Yes - 2000 mg before every visit. Happily clicking away for 12 years.

Happy and extremely grateful to be here! Thank you to Carbonetics for the valve and Dr. Hemp who replaced my bicuspid aortic valve and root repair.

Absolutely - 11+ years out and still they come. Bright sun, fluorescent lights, road glare seem to be the triggers. I get my sunglasses with maximum darkness and use them religiously. Florescent lights in stores sometimes make me dizzy as well.

Going through that process is inhumane. I have successfully been through it with a family member that should have been a slam dunk in my opinion. I am pleased to hear your results.

With over 10 years passing and the advent of the new site design and notifications, are any of you folks still on here?

We are all proud members of the zipper club!

I am much more emotional after going through my AVR about 5 1/2 years ago. I figured when they cut through some many nerve bundles, etc. it is just one of the many side effects. Certain doctor shows on TV are just a little too much so I turn the channel. I thought these feelings would subside...

Thank you. ... and the very best Christmas to everyone and a healthy year ahead!

Just wanted everyone to know that I passed the three year mark. A few minor ups and downs but overall on track. These forums are great!:thumbup:

My thoughts and prayers to his family and all who knew him. It is also sad to read about our fellow VR folks who have moved on.

I was diagnosed with these occasional occular migranes after my surgery and have experienced the curtain/obscured vision about four times in the 2.5 years since my surgery. I was told that these matters were related to the major surgery that your body endured and may be brought on by changes in...

Nice Picture Nice Picture Wonderful shot of the "Mittens"; I was there in October and enjoyed every minute of it. :cool:

I just had my first one two months ago. My cardio told me that some GIs do it with it and some do not and the decision is the GI's since they are the one performing the procedure. My GI doctor said to let me on the coumadin but did tell me if they found something signifiacnt, they would hold...

Thank you Thank you Thank you all for your warm wishes for my little anniversary! - Jim :cool: