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M Red, I had aortic stenosis and like you did hundreds and hundreds of hours of research. I watched the OHS twice on line. This forum is what helped me get through it all. I chose the On-x valve because it required minimal warfarin. I had my OHS in May of 2013 at the age of 53. Almost 3 years...

Hi Harriet, I had my AVR in May 2013. I feel your anxiety. I wrote "just in case letters". We all have been where you are. This site was the best place to help me with all my feelings. I admire so many of the people here that are so faithful after surgery to help those that are going through it...

Very interesting.

Welcome to the other side! You made it. Congratulations. Now just for healing!

Cheers Phil. Good luck with your valve. I was 12 months with my On-x valve on May 23rd.

Like my 21mm On-x valve. I can hear and feel it a lot of the time. Doesn't bother me a bit. Had it one year on May 23rd. As long as it is ticking I am living. My husband hears it quite often. A lot of the time when he hears it I can't.

I like classical music but give me some old time rock n roll! Soothes the soul. lol. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks Mike59!

Excellent news!

Now the recovery begins. Slow and steady.

They did an angiogram on me after my echo hadn't changed in a year. They did this because I had noticed a difference in my shortness of breath etc. They noted when they did the angiogram that indeed my valve was .09 cm. It is a more defined test. You might suggest that to your dr. Good luck with...

One year ago today I had my aortic valve replaced with a 21mm On-x valve. I have to say I could not have done it without all of the loyal posters here on this website. I must thank each and everyone of you for be so dedicated to posting. (I am guilty of not doing so in the last few months). Your...

I picked my surgeon prior to answering the survey. My surgeon (Dr. Glenn Barnhart) stated he only used On-x valves. That sold me on him after doing all of my research.

I did the survey a year ago before my surgery. I had to call and email them but finally got my gift card and shirt and ring. Give them a call.

I am almost a year out and the only memories I have of my surgery...is my valve ticking, my coumadin, and my scar. Life is great and you are doing fabulous!

I have finally been home testing for a month. 1st week I used one lancet and 1 test strip, 2nd week I had to use 3 (still learning), today I only used 2. Today I went to the clinic and tested 2.6. Came home and tested with my cougacheck XS and my INR was 2.9. Both ok with me. The Dr. at the...

Hi Agian, I am 10 months post op for a mechanical On-x valve. My feelings to date are, it gets more and more normal everyday. I don't think about what was or is as much anymore. I just live my life to the fullest. I do home testing once a week and go to the clinic monthly for my INR check. I...

I finally got my in Coaguchek machine today! Took 3 months to get it all approved through my insurance. It all had to do with the right code. It cost me $26 per month with my insurance. I get 6 strips, the lancets and the little tube to suck up the blood (don't know the proper name for that...

Hi Catherine, This board is the best thing to get you through the time before and after your surgery. Lots of love and support here. Let us know how it all goes.

You made it! Now breath, walk, eat. I am 10 months out and feel better than I have in years! Congrats!