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Is there anyone out there that "only" takes blood thinners after having a mechanical valve? I am not convinced all of the other meds are needed! Not to mention the side effects and liver, kidney damage. Glenn was born with this and has had to deal his entire life without meds, and since the...

So Bina- Which one do you take? And have you tried others? Glenn also does not like the pounding of the valve!

We are having the same issues with the BB. As a matter of fact it caused Glenn to dehydrate yesterday, ended up in the ER. Also ARF. I am very concerned this Atenlol has him in a state of "No energy" at all! We did however, cut his back to 25mg per day and it is still too much. This is a man...

Un Real, I knew this was gonna be a tough one. We all have the right to believe what we want? My opinion,:cool: IM NOT GONNA GET CAUGHT RED HANDED Wishing you all well.

Yea, Maybe I over did it. Hope I didnt offend anyone? I apolagize if I did so. For me, Im sticking with my faith. Wishing you all well:cool:

Im with Ross, always have believed in God. cant understand how someone could not believe in a creator of this wonderful planet. The Bible calls for non believers near the end. Read people! The world God created is perfect. Satan is making it Hellish. I will be glad when God Kicks his but

loud valve loud valve Seth, sure would like to speak with you. I have the same valve and im pounding just as you are. I have questioned my surgeon about the loud clicking and he said that he has no explanation other than I'm his loudest transplant patient thus far. I keep hearing other AVR'S...

get a very loud fan get a very loud fan dear Buffy, I feel your pain with the loud clicking and becoming irratated, i had AVR and acending aortic arch replacement. Im extremely loud and the doc isnt sure why. He says to be thankful to hear it and i am. I have a very large fan next to my bed...

There is hope There is hope Dear jane, my name is glenn and i have encountered your same problem. I am13 months post op and doing better. My prob started at 6 mo post op app. and was told that i had broken a wire and after X-ray i did. I was told that i would more than likely have to be...

Hello Tom, Im 5 months out and my question has been the same as yours. Didnt want anyone to think I was complaining because I know that ive been blessed. I fully understand what your feeling. I have read a lot of replys on this wonderful website and Im still uncertain about the volume control...

curious to know if anyone has had the St Jude mechanical valve with part of the aortic trunk attached to the valve, better known as a conduit or(SJM Masters HP Valved Graft with Gelweave Valsalva Technology)Whew. If you have this valve installed please let me know how loud you are clicking or...

hello sarah L Its been almost 5 months for me (AVR & Aortic trunk), still a bit sore as you are. Doctor said I may have done to much to soon. Sounds like you went back to work quickly as i did and i understand being the bread winner. Sure hope i get use to my clicking noise as you have...

Hi! I posted a question yesterday concerning the healing time for post open heart surgery (sternotomy healing). I am post op 13 week. I went for my 12 wk chk-up and was told I am not healing properly. This is my 2nd OHS (13 yrs old) and now 40. I am just concerned if the scar tissue has an...

sternotomy recovery sternotomy recovery hello. i am 40, three months post op from aortic valve & trunck replacement, its been a real ordeal as many of you know. Doc says he thinks i may have done to much to soon and my sternum may not be healing proper and may have to reopen my chest. Has...