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Sorry I’m so late in replying…but, yes my wire has gone awry and is visible on the X-ray. I haven’t done anything about it yet as currently I’m just being careful not to lift anything heavy. The doc said it’s outpatient surgery, but I’m so tired of the scalpel…

Thanks! That’s the avenue I’m taking this morning.

My AVR surgery was in Oct. 1999 no problems until now. Feels like a sternum wire is poking me on the right side of my sternum and it’s quite painful . Has anyone experienced something similar to this and what did you do? Thanks for all info!

Might I qualify since my next birthday is the 80th one and had an AVR at age 55 and been on warfarin for 23 yrs now with absolutely no problems, even small ones. Two years ago, I signed on the dotted line to join a trial for Abbott Labs Tendyne mitral valve which also went south. I had 4...

You are my hero Dick! Congrats on your longevity with your valve and with all of us. You rock..!

It’s Friday the 13th and my one year anniversary of joining Abbott Labs new Tendyne Mitral Heart Valve Trial! I will meet with Dr. Kerendi next week for my annual checkup. All is going well and here’s hoping for many more years…

Thanks to all you genius folks! I did change the batteries, but still got code #4, so I bought a new machine before reading the recommendations of cleaning the machine....oops! I’ll just keep the new one - works perfectly - and try to clean the old one.

Before I have the drop of blood on the test strip, I get the following error code #4 which says: Error 4: "Test Strip Unusable Often caused by applying the drop of blood before the countdown has begun. Retest making sure you wait for the 180 second countdown before pricking the finger and...

I'm still around and now 4 months and 2 days post surgery with the Tendyne Mitral Valve trial! Absolutely no problems makes my heart smile...Dec 15, 2020

Oh Freebird — I just read your dilemma in regards to your COVID tests! So happy that you are through surgery just yesterday. I can relate since I was also in the Heart Hospital in Austin and had my Tendyne Mitral Valve (Trial) inserted on Thursday, 13th of August. This was my second heart...

Well, here we are today, Wednesday post surgery - just 6 days and arrived home just 5 days post surgery with the new Tendyne mitral Valve. We are the first two central Texas folks to get the new trial valve. The incision was made on my left side so the valve could be inserted by transcatheter...

I’m going in for the Tendyne valve in just a minute. Thanks so much for your wonderful information! I’ll post post op soon as I can. The first Tendyne Mitral Valve this morning was a success!

Doc just came by and said the first one was a nice success! I’m next in just a little while.

The time is near... The Tendyne Mitral Valve Trial is on my menu for tomorrow morning at the Heart Hospital of Austin and I’m certainly ready. Did all the pre-ops this morning and all is well. A big Texas size thanks to nobog for posting The info about the trial. And a big Austin size...

All the best to you Athens! You’re in a beautiful place and we will see you soon..

Hi Trixie, I’ve probably met your niece especially if she’s in the Valve Clinic since I’ve been there 4 times since March. I’m really impressed with the nurses and the surgeons! Where else could a patient get the advice from 4 top cardiothoracic surgeons all with their own specialty in the...

Yes, after many tests - I have a date...August 13, 2020 at the Heart Hospital of Austin. I’m sure ready to get this over with and move on to traveling again!

All the best to you Freebird as you checkin to have your turn. I might be just a couple of weeks after you in the Heart Hospital of Austin!

All the best to you Athens 1964. We were in your lovely city a couple of years ago.

Oh Nicole, I remember you from about 20 years ago. You are a true fighter, so keep up your good work as difficult and draining as it can be. I’m so sorry to hear of all your trials and tribulations at your very young age. You are a lovely, brave girl and just wish I could give you a big...