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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!

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...

Hi everyone, especially longtime members! I was a member from the beginning of VR.com right after I had AVR for a congenital bicuspid valve. Now 20 years later my mitral valve has bit the dust and most likely needs replacement. Never in a million years would I have guessed my shortness of...

Mindy was a very, very early member on Hank's listserve and then on VR.Com. She was a brave gal and underwent 4 surgeries. The first by the famous Houston surgeon, Dr. Michael E. DeBakey who saved her and gave her many more years of life. She was a 'friend' on FB, so here's her page where you...

Received this letter from ALERE today: Dear "Shezagirlie", We are writing to inform you of an incident that may have involved your personal information that occurred on September 23, 2012. A car belonging to an Alere Home Monitoring employee was burglarized. One of the items stolen from the...

What's the old saying, "My how time flies when you're having fun.." Hank found me on another website when I had a question right after surgery. He invited me to join his listserve along with a few other folks and we commiserated about our predicaments and compared experiences. I remain friends...

Hello all my good friends out there! I sincerely hope everyone is enjoying a healthy and full life these days..! I'm giving it my best shot!! What do you think about this?? I got off the Alere Medicare scheme back in June and told my cardio about it and she was/is in total agreement for me...

Yes, there is loads and loads of life after surgery! After some time passes and you are back to your normal routines, the day will come when you won't think of your surgery or heart and then those days become more and more. I seldom think of it anymore and have gone on to live a very full...

Mindy is a longtime member who really has a full plate these days and so I know she would appreciate all the love and prayers this forum can possibly generate. Long story short is that her health has been deteriorating this year and lots and lots of doctors and labs have been trying to figure...

Roche is recalling some of the CoaguChek XS machines. If you are affiliated with Alere and monitored through their system, you will receive a phone call and be asked to send your unit back in a pre-paid package. You will be sent a new CoaguChek XS machine..! For Alere customers who have...

So many of us have our beloved pets......horses, ponies, dogs, cats, snakes..:eek2: - so let's see yours! Here's my Mr. Panda..

Howdy all my Canuck friends up there..:biggrin2: We've booked the flights and got the tickets......now where the heck is Orillia..:confused2: Any of y'all have any hotel recommendations? Fogerty is at the Casino Rama in Orillia, but we'll be roaming around for a week, so any hints as what to...

Haitians need our help. You road-warriors out there can donate to the American Red Cross through the www.aa.com website and receive miles for your donation. I did and hope you will too. Another place to donate is through http://www.whitehouse.gov/HaitiEarthquake

If you're on Medicare or a Medicare Advantage insurance program for INR testing, the following will apply to you. As of Jan 1, 2010 our strips will come from Tapestry Medical, but we still call in our readings to QAS at the same phone number - 866-507-3395. QAS and Tapestry Medical are under...

Everyone please remember Jan as she is scheduled for surgery on Wednesday on her left leg as the Osteomyelitis (infection in the bone) has returned. She said she will have her laptop with her so she will be able to keep in touch with us. She is already in the hospital. Jan and Bill are good...

What's the old saying, "My how time flies when you're having fun.." Hank found me on another website when I had a question right after surgery. He invited me to join his listserve along with a few other folks and we commiserated about our predicaments and compared experiences. I remain...

I've done a search and cannot come up with an answer. I just took my INR this evening and it's 5.8..:eek: The only thing I've added is folic acid which I took on Sunday and today.. Has anyone had a similar reaction??

I don't know what I did, but my internet browser only shows about a postage stamp size of a website..:eek: It's a little rinky dink Acer, but easy to travel with so I tolerate it..:D Would anyone have a simple explanation for a simple mind when it comes to fixing what I've mucked...

Anybody watching.. San Antonio just won over Kentucky.. 12 - Zip It's the first ever showing for the Texas boys and they're startin' off like a house afire..:D What say you Wise...my Kentucky bud..;)

We're having a HOT summer and it's early..:eek: What's your weather like..?