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My dr had me start cardiac rehab at 13 post surgery. Firts i thought it was due to my young age (49), but a lady recently started with me, post 13 days who is elderly. Both had surgery at methoidist hosp. Omaha ne.

I am 7 weeks post-op mechanical valve replacement. Age 49yrs. I started cardiac rehab early at 13 days post-op. I will be done this comomg week and will continue to use my stationary bike at home. I am not and never have been a hard core athlet, but i exercise to keep fit. Recently past year...

Thanks for all your input. I will be starting to investigate monday, starting with my insurance and the nurses at my cardiologists office. I got my bill from the coumadin clinic i currently im using. Over $200.00 per weekly visit. Outragest. I met my deductible for 2011 because of my surgery in...

I have just recently, as of 01/07/11 started taking coumadin for a mechanical valve. I am interested in doing home therapy after my 3 months. My cardiologist is fine with this.he does not have any company he reccomends. I am asking for advise on what is the best company to work with? How does...

Suprises: I was suprised that i had such severe back pain. It was worse then by sternum pain. All the blood glucose tests, especialy the first 2 days. The need for insulin. They told me i would get checked, but i did nto think soo often. I also agree with topmommy; that i was not informed...

HI EVERYONE, I HAD A MECHANICAL MITRAL VALVE REPLACEMENT ON 1/07/11. I WAS DIAGNOSED WITH MITRAL VALVE STENOSIS ABOUT 6 YEARS AGO. I GUESS I HAD RHEMATIC FEVER AS A CHILD, BUT NEITHER MY MOTHER NOR I REMEMBER. BEING 49 I THOUGHT I WOULD NOT BE NEEDING SURGERY FOR MANY YEARS, SINCE I WAS...