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My oh my how time flies. Three years ago today I was fitted with an Onyx valve in the mitrial position.Underwent a second OHS in January of 2010(some leakage). Other than minor Warfarin issues life has been pretty good.

Great News! Wishing him all the best and for a continued uneventful bump free recovery. Johnny

Hi All, Twelve weeks today and feeling great!! Looking forward to going back to work next week (talk to me at the end of the first week).Chest is still a little tender but healing well, "bullet holes" still quite noticeable. Thanks to all for the comforting messages prior to my surgery. To all...

Hi Johnny is still in hospital awaiting test results from possible infection. He is feeling good and eating well .. Good spirits but getting antsy - looking forward to being discharged. Posted by his sister

Great news James!!! Every step counts!!

Thank you all for the kind words and good wishes. Will keep you posted on how the kryptonite is holding up (haha). Thanks again Cheers Johnny

The day for the big event has been set!! Monday January 11th, check in is at 6 am OHS at 8. All very real now, even though this is my second go around in 2 yrs I find little comfort. In a prior meeting with my surgeon I inquired about the use of "Kryptonite glue" which helps in the "knitting"...

Congratulation on your first anniversary, wishing you many more!!!

Best wishes Rick!! Looking forward to hearing from you. Johnny

Received a call from my surgeon earlier this month.Monday January 11 is the date I've been scheduled for my second mitrial valve replacement.Spoke with him regarding the "super glue"that is being used in some enters,unfortunately they have not used it yet at the University of Ottawa Heart...

My Prayers for Caroll.

Thank you all for the warm welcome. The issue is not with the valve but the surrounding tissue. The first year after surgery went well, I exercised on a regular schedule, kept a healthy diet basically lived a healthy lifestyle. However I experienced shortness of breath and generally felt tired...

Hi All, Recently found this site while "googling" for some information on my upcoming OHS.This will be my second OHS as I have an ON-X in the mitrial position now (Sept 6th 2007) but unfortunately I have "sprung a leak" and must undergo surgery in early January 2010. I wish I would have found...

Currently have a mechanical valve in the mitrial position.Must be replaced, will undergo another OH in January 2010.Will replace with another mechanical valve.