Have on-X valve, going in for lung operation and surgeon says no need to bridge

[drivetopless]

I agree, I don't think we'll ever not have to take anticoagulants. The outcome of the ON-X clinical trials in the US will determine if we ON-X valvers can maintain a lower INR (under 2) without risk of clots/stroke. This is what I am waiting/hoping for.

You know, right after surgery (and before afib) my surgeon set an INR target for me of 1.5-2 (with a daily 325mg aspirin) because I had an ON-X valve.
I was thrilled . . until I tried to manage this. I now have an INR target of 2-3 and it is sooooo much easier to maintain. I don't know that I would ever even try again to maintain that tight and low of an INR window, even if I had the option.

Plumber1- Good luck--wishing you the best outcome possible. You are obviously a survivor!

 

[Duffey]

Best wishes this Friday and will be looking for your update.

 

[Bina]

I am underway on the 18th -- this friday! Expect to arrive to Hospital at 5:15 AM and in dream land by 7:00. Surgery will take anywhere from 2 to 5 hours pending discovery process. Hope to be back home for Thanksgiving.

Thanks for the well-wishes. I will send post a progress report as the Hospital has wi-fi.

Much appreciated.

Plumber/Mark, wishing you all be best for your surgery this Friday.

 

[Jkm7]

Wishing you all the best for Friday, Mark.
We'll be waiting to hear good news from you.

 

[Lynlw]

Your in my thoughts mark. I hope this surgery goes much easier on you than last and that you get very good results. Please keep us updated..You know we worry

 

[Plumber1]

In hospital and doing well. Samples came back negative. Which is very good news thanks for all the support here

Mark

 

[Duffey]

In hospital and doing well. Samples came back negative. Which is very good news thanks for all the support here

Mark

Great news, Mark! I'm glad that it went well and everything came back negative. Hope you're home soon.

 

[Lynlw]

Oh what great news! You must be so relieved. thanks for letting us know.

 

[offwego]

In hospital and doing well. Samples came back negative. Which is very good news thanks for all the support here

Mark

fantastic news! rest up!

 

[Plumber1]

Hi wanted to send update:I am in hospital in recovery. Have had a few setbacks BUT NO Cancer. Should be getting home for thanksgiving. God bless!

 

[Julian]

Hi wanted to send update:I am in hospital in recovery. Have had a few setbacks BUT NO Cancer. Should be getting home for thanksgiving. God bless!

Hurry on home, food is getting cold. Glad to hear you will be home in time for dessert.