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I don't click I don't click I had a St. Jude mechanical valve installed 7 weeks ago, and I don't click any. I only feel my heart beating more so than I have in the past, but I don't hear anything...of course, that might be because I have more insulation than most folks!:)

Focus on the positive...relax Focus on the positive...relax I know exactly how you feel. I felt the same way before I had my AVR on Dec. 5. It's been nearly 7 weeks now, and I am feeling great! Since I work on a computer mostly, I was allowed to work part time three hours a day from home just...

I'm just an hour away from you I'm just an hour away from you Hi Sarah L, I had my aortic valve replaced at Sentara Heart in Chesapeake on Dec. 5 and I am doing fantastic! I, like you, was very scared before surgery, but through the prayers of many people, God gave me a wonderful peace. If you...

Thanks for the input Thanks for the input Thank You Everyone..it's Wonderful To Hear From So Many Folks. I Will Try The Pillows. No Movement In My Sternum, But Tenderness, But I'm Sure That Will Eventually Disappear. Doc Says I'm Doing Remarkably Well Considering What I've Been Through. Cath...

thank you thank you thank you, Rachel, I am doing very well. It hasn't been easy, but I am very blessed. Thanks, too, for welcoming me. I am looking forward to "talking" with heart valve replacement survivors. I am a little worried over the number of posts I see of folks who have additional...

I am a new member, but I have read posts, and it seems many knowledgeable and helpful folks take part. I was diagnosed with severe aortic stenosis in Oct. and had my aortic value replaced with a mechanical valve on Dec. 5 via open heart surgery. It has now been six weeks and I am doing very...