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Happy Sunday fellow valvers, old, new, waiting or convalescing ... I hope you all have a sunny day ahead of you ! Keep tickin' !

Any keen cyclists out there with an On-X valve ? Just been clearing out some stuff and this cycle top is in my things to go pile(white with rear pockets and blue logo's). I cycle but really not into the "gear" . On-X gave it to me when I cycled across France but I only ever wore it once for a...

I have a back tooth which my dentist was going to do a root filling in but now thinks that because it's cracked right through the length of it that I should have it removed. Not too happy about that but hey ho... Anyway he says that because I'm using Warfarin I need to go on a two month waiting...

Hello all... Not content with cycling across France I've now decided that my next challenge is to join an Anti Piracy team protecting Merchant ships around the Horn of Africa and offshore Somalia. This may of course sound completely bonkers ! But my heart seems to be working pretty well, I'm...

So, it's out of the Naughties and into the ... Tens !? Here's wishing each and every one of you a happy and healthy 2010 ! With love from Justin...

It's one year today ! One year ago this morning I was in hospital taking wonderful pre med drugs and smiling about being wheeled into the operating theatre. The whole team there were amazing and the fact Im happy and well now is testemony to their great work . And a massive thanks to everyone...

Still not quite a year since my OHS, Warfarin and a mechanical Aortic valve... So bare this in mind if you're worried about what you can do after your operation ... I just got back a week ago from cycling over a thousand miles solo for a heart charity and tomorrow I'm off to North Afirica for a...

It's a Mankini !! This is what I've been advised to wear cycling ! It's soooo nasty that I thought it passed as tawdry... Especially as I dont even know what that means ! Still, there's my scar in all it's glory... As red and bold as it was a few weeks after my op ! Maybe one day it'll fade ?

Here it is ..... I am ! Ready or not ... Well, I'm not sure about me but my bike is ready and able to take on an exciting zig zagged journey the length of France ! I've been pretty poorly for the last ten days and almost going to pull the plug on the whole 900 mile ride. But I've put so much...

That's an anagram of Antibiotic by the way ! I've just been to the dentist, I needed a filling and had one .. No injection ! That was really quite painful but great not having a wobbly mouth afterwards. Anyway, here's the thing. Due to a change in legislation based on research I presume...

If I were to get one of those Medic alert Dog tag type things... It might sound like a silly question but what info would I have engraved on the back, because the one I've seen advertised says "free engraving" . Thank you for your thoughts ...

Hello all ... Well it's nearly that time, no turning back now I've set up a "Just Giving" charity page to accept sponsors of my challenge. I've posted on here a while back about my trip across France. I'm excited and nervous about actually doing it now. The map of France is on the wall with a...

Here's the thing ... With a brand new Aortic valve, mended heart and feeling pretty healthy again after 7 months, do I have heart disease ?? Seems like a silly question but I'm serious ? People with heart disease or conditions are at a greater risk of complications from H1N1 so where does that...

A bleak and drizzly morning in Cornwall today but it's Eliza's birthday ! 3 today and it really dosn't feel like 3 years ! Delighted to be over the mountain, on the mend and enjoying days like this ...

I've been looking at some of the hoaxer spotting tips and I think I've rooted a few out already ! Neil Brewer is far too jolly all the time and sometimes away for days with little or no excuse ? You're SO busted Neil !

Why has the whole Sue saga Thread gone ? And why has she been banned ? I haven't had too much time to dip into VR recently but did I miss something ?

Ok... So I treated myself to a new bike ! But hey I have just had OHS and I'm doing loads of cycling every day and my old bike was sort of old. Do I need anymore reasons to treat myself ? Just tought I'd share this picture I took this evening on my mobile phone propped up against a clump of...

Why do Dr's do that thing where they stretch out their first and second finger, place the tips against your chest and tap the backs of them with their other hand ?

Why is a Maine lobster more expensive than a Canadian lobster ? Surely a lobster is a lobster ?

Which pain killers can I use with Warfarin please .... I've got tooth ache and want to take something. Thanks. Justin