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Apparently it all depends on the size of the valve they put in and your body's reaction to it. It has been 18 months since my surgery and I am still on the warfarin but according to my surgeon and cardiologist after three years or so I may be able to slowly back off the warfarin. They will...

The morning of the surgery is so fast paced that I didn't really have much time to be peaceful. I guess the most quiet time was when they rolled me to the operation room after my pastor lead my family and I in a quick prayer. When we got into the operating room I had enough time to look around...

Alex, for what it is worth I had my surgery at 29, about a year and a half ago. I got the mechanical valve and have had no problems with the warfarin. I too lead an active lifestyle, biking, sports, skiing, etc. I was worried at first but as some have stated above those worries have not come to...

I wasn't really given a choice. I was 29 when I had my surgery. When my wife and I met the surgeon I had reservations and concerns about the mechanical and even asked for a tissue valve. The surgeon looked at me and asked "why"? I told him it was because I didn't want to be on blood thinners...

Congratulations, I just passed my 18 month mark. April 19, 2011 I had my valve replaced.

Not really an awakening but a greater appreciation for my life, family and everything I have. I wrote about it but it is pretty long, don't know if it would be appreciated on a forum post.