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1/06/2011 was my big day. Sometimes wondered if I'd feel like celebrating or just let it slip by. I'm still not sure how I feel about the noisy plumbing clunking away in my chest. As it turns out though, I guess I have a lot of reasons to celebrate. The last year was a pretty rotten one...

Hello, Almost two weeks after surgery and finally for the last few days anyway I do really feel better every day. Spent Five days at Yale New Haven Hospital, almost seemed a little too short of a stay. Ended up with a St. Jude Valve/ graft combo, originally asked to have a tissue valve but...

I had to have a partial colectomy in 1992 as a result of diverticulitis. Since that time I have had a few occational flare ups that have required treatment, but mostly I just have a very sensitive gut. Gotta watch what I eat carefully. Also sensitive to many meds, otc and Rx. My question is...

Hello to all. AVR and aortic repair surgery scheduled for 1/4/2010. Reading the posts of veteran members and newbies like myself have been very comforting. It helps knowing I'm not as alone as I sometimes feel. One of the biggest fears I have now though is knowing what the right valve choice...