Hi everyone. I haven't posted for a while , so I wanted everyone to know that I,m doing well at 7 weeks post-op for AVR and aortic aneurism repair. My resting heart rate is down to 72 and I'm walking further each day. My INR has stabilized; it was (2.4) 2 weeks ago, I've been taking 3.0 mgs warfarin daily and my INR is now (2.6). My Dr. says I can retest monthly now but I would still like to have a home test kit! Here are my silly questions;does anyone experience this? When I inhale my heart speeds up and when I exhale my heart slows down? My heart also speeds up at the slightest movement and seems to beat hard whenever my heart rate increases although my stamina is improving? My other question is about mechanical valve info. I've noticed that most of you know exactly which valve you've received. My brochure from my ohs says that I'll receive an I.D. Card from the valve company that is to be carried in my wallet at all times and I should get a Medic Alert Bracelet. How long did it take to receive your Valve I.D. Cards? The valve I've received works very well and I've been blessed with a whole new life so these questions seem trivial but I guess it doesn't hurt to ask. None of my health care workers have been able to answer these questions for me,it's like no-one seems to know. THANKYOU EVERYONE for all the info and support you've given me through pre-op and now post-op,it's been an incredible journey which I could not have made;without you,God ,the surgeon and all of the skilled people in the medical field.God Bless All of You!!!