Search results

Do you use meds to control bpm and the heart rhythm? I just started heading down this path several days ago. It’s good to hear that it doesn’t affect your life negatively!

I know I really debated on wether to get a swine or mechanical valve at the time. Dr said the swine would be good for about 15 years. Decided to go with the mechanical since there is no way to predict what my health would like in 15 years…

Awesome! Keep on clicking😁

Congratulations!

❤️

Thanks for sharing! Congratulations!

13 years and still clicking away ❤️👍

I've read several of the books mentioned. I also found this one to be very informative and interesting. Healing Hearts by Kathy Magliato M.D. -MikeK

I've read several of the books mentioned. I also found this one to be very informative and interesting. Healing Hearts by Kathy Magliato M.D. -MikeK

Outstanding! Congratulations! Wishing you many more...

I started sleeping with a white noise machine - don't hear a thing :-) -MikeK

Referring back to dick0236's earlier post. I always enjoy your positive outlook in your postings! Always lifts me up when I want to bring myself down. I just wanted to say thanks! I agree with your statements - My doctor indicated that my life expectancy would not be affected. The valve will...

Best of luck with the recovery! Use the "breathing" tube and keep moving. Wish you the best!

I'm Not Dead... Yet! by Robby Benson My wife got me this book. It was an interesting read. I did not think it would be a synopsis of his film career. However, when he wrote about what it is like to be an open heart patient, he nailed it. -MikeK

Way to go!!

Wow! Congratulations on 45 years! Wishing you many more... and thanks for all your great advice! -MikeK

Time files... 4 years today! Thanks to Dr. Bafi and his outstanding surgery team! I'll never forget. -MikeK

I appreciate the comments. Starting the bridging this week. Stopping Coumidan and starting the Lovenx shots every 12 hours. Stopping everything for ~24 hours prior to the procedure. Restarting Lovenox and Coumidan and stopping the Lovenox after I'm in range. Sounds so routine - I hope it...

I need to bridge for an upcoming procedure. This is only the second time. Stopping Coumadin and switching to lovenox and than back. I'll be at an INR level of 1.0 for about 24 hours. Should be in the 2.5 - 3.5 range. I feel the folks setting up the schedule are not in sync when outlining the...

Way to go! I wish you many more...