Saw my Cardio this afternoon..Had my annual echo last week..everything is super. ..Always love to make this post yearly.. I am 4 months short of having my valve for 5 years next March We talked about how hometesting for my INR levels is so great..I thanked him..He said, he was on top of it 5 years ago...when it first came out... (he approved it for me 2 months after my surgery)... ..He still likes to see me every 6 months (Only if it is for a nice chat) and an annual next year.1 year from now...Bonnie