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I would also like to include my heartfelt condolences to Ross' family and friends. He was the first one here to talk with me and helped me many,many times:angel:,,,answering questions and making sense of the things I were told by doctors. I will never forget his kindness and willingness to share...

Thanks for the ideas...I'll keep an "ear out" for anything really different.I was just wondering if anyone that didnt hear much in the beginning,began to hear it more. I may be overthinking it. be over soon,Bina!:wink2:

Nothing has changed Bina. If anything my heart has really been behaving well.It's just that I hear it a lot more now. Its time for the echo and a trip to the big city doctor soon. Maybe I am anxious about that and it just seems like I am hearing it more.You know how the mind can work on us!

It seems lately I am hearing my valve clicking al lot of the time. I use to hear it when I only moved certain ways. Have any of you noticed this..is it normal?

:eek2: I coulda had a V8!!!!!

I have made plans to get a blood draw from the hospital and switch back to my cardio office for regular PT checks. I guess the primary care doctors arent up to speed on this. I didnt have a good feeling about them from the start.Their machines are older ones and some times didnt work right at...

I have Jean. I have a nurse at Chapel Hill looking into programs for me. Medicare will pay for it now but Medicaid,which I have,will not. I may have to look for a way to buy my own. I really hate the fact that these doctors,who are suppose to look after me,dont have a clue what they are doing...

No change in anything. I was 3.8, 2 weeks ago and was taking 10 one day a week. I cut that to 7.5 and am still at 3.8. I prefer to be between 3 and 4,,thats what my surgeon suggested 2 years ago. I usually just listen to the nurse or doctor then do what I want.

Today my INR was 3.8. I now go to my primary care doctor for the PT check. He wants me to hold for 2 days and resume my dose of 7.5 of coumadin after that. No way am I holding for 2 days! I only have 5mg tablets. What recommendation do you guys have for me? I am thinking I could go to 7.5 every...

All I had polished were my toes and they came in and removed just the color from the big toe of each foot! When in doubt about anythng,just make a phone call and ask. Best Wishes

It would border on a miracle...the tech wouldnt show me anything but that number.They are so closed mouth now. I am use to seeing a percentage and am confused. Now I have to wait until a week from Monday.

I will when I see him next week

Thanks for the imput. I'll find out in about a week and let you know if thats the answer. If its true,I have improved far beyond any hopes. I have always gone by how I feel and I am feeling so wonderful. I won't get my hopes up to high until I know for sure.

How does EF .441 translate into a percentage?

I have had 2 of those surgeries and would have to say,based on my experience,that the recovery time is shorter. My surgeon does this whenever possible. The second was a little more painfull due to scar tissue. I was able to come home alone and take care of myself with no problems. If you want...

My doctor insisted on the coumadin,,his explanation was that he found it more easy to regulate. I have no idea why.

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There is a really great waterless shampoo that I found at my local Sally shop. You can also find it online at their site. I also found out from a nurse that they have something similar to baby wipes for adults at most hospitals. I took my own last time. Its not a shower,,but,if you can wash...

Hospital gown,,a second gown as a robe worn backwards and nix the panties till you get home.

I find this totally amusing,,,I am pretty sure I could not go through with the recovery. Good Luck and lets us know how things work out!