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Thanks for posting Roberta, since I just got my new on-x valve 9 days ago, I want to hear all I can about the current studies concerning it ant the future for no Coumadin. Again thanks. Kim

I am like sood, in the learning phase of Coumadin. They are still trying to figure out my perfect number. Get to go to the lab twice a week right now. Hopefully will all resolve itself soon. The worst part for me so far is hoping I can get someone good to get the blood sample! So far, so good...

Welcome back Phil, I am on day 9 of recovery. You can cry if you wanna. It is your recovery and you can do it anyway you want. Just know we will be here to encourage you onward and upward. That means you gotta breath, walk, eat and sleep. Hop to it my man! You can do it! Just remember slow and...

Thinking of you and waiting to hear from you when you are able. Prayers are headed your way. You will so great!

On-x Valve was my surgeons choice. He came from Virginia where he was in direct charge of an On-x study going on referring to aspirin only being used for on-x patients. He got a job opportunity here in Seattle so he left the study. He said that all indications are that aspirin will be the only...

When they finally let you out (it was day 5 for me and I was ready) you will really feel different when you get home. I had the same reaction to the adhesives on my tape as you, but was fortunately knew that before surgery so they used the paper tape for me. Sorry you are having to go through...

Thanks Amy. I know your time draws near. Keep us in the loop.

missaviator, third time is the charm for you I hope. I was sick vomiting for a day like you in ICU. It sucks. Good thing it all becomes a blur. Sounds like you are on your way to recovery. It is one day at time my friend. Bora Bora will be calling your name in a few months. Until then, just...

The nurse in the hospital mixed up prune juice milk of magnesia and some sugar for me. Warmed it up in the microwave and said drink. Of course I did ask her for her best recipe. It worked!

Day 13 post op. Got to get rid of one of my medications that was making me cough since my blood pressure was so good. Spent most of the day outside because it was such a beautiful day. Coumadin levels were 4.06 today - high. Eat a large salad and don't take any today. So confusing. Not sleeping...

Amy, pre surgery, walking for me was the best medicine. Also, if you can curb your anxiety. I know that is much easier said than done. ;-)

Just making the decision is a big help. Sounds like you are well on your way to being prepared.

I appreciate you guys educating me. I am just starting this Metropolol medicine. I am taking 25 mg in the am and the pm right now. I get to watch and see what you guys do. Thanks again for educating me...

Day 7 post surgery. Feeling pretty good. I seem to have a lot of back pain on the left side, which is normal from all I read on this site. Trying to figure out when to take medicines to have the least amount of side effects. Walking about 3 11 minute walks a day for now. Lots of smaller ones in...

Lauberth, I have been having some of the same symptoms you have. I am 7 days post AVR. I have been playing around what time of day I take my meds and the heart beat issue. Learning a lot. Seems like all adjusts over time from all the posts I have read here. Keep taking care of yourself. Kim...

I think there are truly no words someone can tell you about the feelings before. No matter how hard I tried not to worry I did. But it did help reading on this site. The day of I just had to resolve myself that God was in control. The professionals know what they are doing and just go for it.

danguy, I am one week post op today. I too am worried about my resting hr. Seems to stay between 89 and 99. Seems like it is a post operative thing we have to live with until we get our stamina up. I try to take deep breaths if I become too anxious about it. It seems to go down a few points...

Welcome to the other side. I am one week post op today and doing pretty good. Keep up the good work, eat, rest, breath.

Came home Monday. Realizing everything that has happened is truly a surreal feeling. Doing well. Walking 5 to 6 minutes at a time. Nap, breath etc. Wonderful husband. Thank you all for the prayers before, I really felt them all. The hospital is kind of a fog. Done with that. Now moving on.

They want my INR to be between 2.5 and 3.5. Going for my first check Wednesday. Just glad to be home.