Bob is on the other side.

[Bob in Colorado]

Of the surgery that is. It turned out that my March 2000 homograft had not only deteriorated but also had a bad tear and an aneurism in the root. I now have an On-X 25 with a dacron graft root clear up to the arch. My coronary arteries were clear so no other procedures. I have to say that I have more confidence in the mechanical valve. As the surgeon said, tissue valves can only be inspected, not tested. So now I will make every effort to learn all that I can about coumadin and manage it the best I can.

Thanks for all of the support here! I am now 3 days after surgery and walking regularly. This is a wonderful forum. I'll keep posting about progress.

Bob

 

[Nancy]

Congratulations Bob-

Sounds like you got a whole new engine in there!

 

[marie]

Good to see you posting. Take care of yourself.

 

[njean]

Goodness, this is wonderful news to hear! I hope that you continue to do so well & may be able to go home soon. Take it easy & walk whenever you're able to.

 

[Lynlw]

Great news thanks for updating

 

[Lorimacm]

Hey Bob,

So happy to hear you are doing well. I was wondering how things went but didn't feel well last night get back online to find out. I should be going home tomorrow as long as INR looks good in the morning.

Continue to let us know how you are doing.

Lori

 

[harleysandguitars]

Hi, Bob. Glad to hear you are doing so well. I had the AVR (mechanical) and root replaced myself in April, and had similar feelings about feeling more confident in the mechanical valve, even if it meant Coumadin for the rest of my life. So far, though there have been a few ups and downs on my INR, the Coumadin has not been too big a deal to regulate. I wish you all the best.

Mark

 

[ottagal]

Great to see your post, Bob. One day at a time and may you have a continued smooth recovery.

 

[fyrfytr]

Hey Bob, glad to hear you are doing OK.

 

[mainframe]

Glad you are doing well Bob. I'm right behind you, On-X, new root, coumadin and all! Hope the rest of your recovery goes well.

 

[Eva]

Happy to read your post, Bob. May you continue to feel better every day.

 

[hall]

You sound great Bob. Good to hear!

 

[tex]

So glad that you are doing so well, keep up the good work. Keep us posted and let us know how you are doing.
Take care
Jane

 

[MaryC]

Congratulations on your successful surgery, Bob.

Chris

 

[skeptic49]

Welcome to the other side...have a great recovery!

Jim

 

[Johan]

Welcome to this side, Bob. Posting after 3 days! Not bad. I was still drugged. Wishing you a speedy and bump free recovery. Johan

 

[Ross]

Congratulations! Come on down to the anticoag forum when your ready. Almost none of the medical profession gets Coumadin dosing properly, so we'll be glad to help you out.

 

[hensylee]

goodness, you had a mess. glad you are back on track. Blessins......

 

[deano89]

good to see your doing well

 

[davidswife]

Hey Bob! Congrats on your successful surgery! Keep walking and you will be home before you know it. Wishing you a smooth, bump-free recovery!

Nadine