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Hi everyone haven't been here in a while, just wondering if anybody here would remember that calculator that was provided on here in the past and if you would have the link mine has stopped working for some reason and I feel lost without it...thank you so much

Five years after surgery I got for my regular check up at the cardiologist only to be told that my numbers are too loo. The Dr said number was 51 asked him to speak my language and he replied not enough blood going through your valve, what do you think and does anyone else here has the same...

Hi everyone, just curious and need imput on this, after 2 years since surgery I was told by my surgeon today that I have to start taking a baby aspirin 81mg every day since apparently I'm taking too much coumadin (15 mg) a day, and INR not that high, so he says I need to protect my valve. Did...

Just curious to know how often do you test?

My doctor seems to think that if I take the real stuff Coumadin instead of Warfarin it will make a difference what do you think?

Has anyone here ever heard of taking Pro-B when taking antibiotics to prevent the unwanted yeast infection that comes with it, because we all know that if we have to use Monistat it throws our INR up the roof, if you heard about it, did you ever try it and does that affect the INR.

Hi everyone haven't been on for a while sorry, I missed you. Started a toothache last night, first thing this morning I called my dentist to see him since I was in pain, this would be my first visit since surgery, a bit scared. The receptionist then informed me that there wasn't much they could...

Just wondering if anyone has ever heard or seen this? My friend had surgery last October she had a mechanical valve put in and taking coumadin every day, she tests every month INR currently at 2.3. Just this week she was admitted to hospital with pulmonary embolism how can this be? Just curious.

Well guys it will be one year already on the 29th, it's been a great year!!! Feeling great, finally got my INR in range which is perfect as it feels like it took a long time. Lets just say happy it's all done and I get to celebrate this day for many years to come, oh and it's also my 23rd...

Last year at this time I was starting my journey ( I call in my nightmare because didn't really know what to expect) but it wasn't all that bad, feeling really good and have no regret what so ever. But this year at the same time my son told us they were expecting a baby, I'm going to be a...

Did anybody see this? Check it out, she's amazing!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxPZh4AnWyk

Hi everyone, can anybody tell me what I can put on my incision it went keloid the whole incision is like a rope and very itchy any suggestion as to what I can use for relief. Thank You

I finally met with my surgeon and cardiologist today for follow up, they say I'm brand new now, everything is just great on my echo, so now only scheduled to see them in 1 year. They gave me the green light to start living my life to the fullest again. I one happy camper. Thanks again to all...

Hi everyone, it seems like my INR is just not getting stable it's changing from week to week, 7 weeks after surgery now and just wondering how long it took you to get a stable INR. Thank You Lise

Hi everyone, 6 weeks post op and doing fine, still working on my INR as it is going up slowly. Just wanted to ask everyone how long did the sternum discomfort/pain last for u guys? And is it normal to still have discomfort after 6 weeks.

Hello everyone, back from surgery which was suppose to happen on July 28th, but was cancelled and rescheduled for the next day what a bummer that was, but aside from that doing really good. I was in hospital a bit longer because INR wouldn't go up, but now it's much better, I'm really happy...

Hi everyone, after a nice chat Sunday with some great members on here, I told them I would let them know when surgery would be. Kind of anxious for everything to be done and over with.

Hi everyone I'm going for surgery very soon, decided on mechanical valve, surgeon says he always uses St-Judes, but I was reading about On-X but surgeon didn't mention that one, just read about it, he has been practising for 22 years, and he says he's always used St-Judes what do you think...

Hi everyone I'm meeting with my surgeon today, and I've been looking on here to find a thread with questions to ask surgeon and can't find it, I'm also kind of in a panic mode that doesn't help, I had so many questions to ask but now that the time is here it's like I went blank and it won't...

Hey everyone, I'm new here and one question came to my mind, I'm in the waiting room for aortic valve replacement, my cardio suggests that I go for mechanical valve, not decided yet, my question is I take thyroid hormone supplement called Levothyroxine, will have to take this pill for the rest...