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Thanks for that. I think I've updated it with the relevant information. I am going to self-manage once I'm in range. I can get the test strips on prescription which is good. I was in my range in hospital, today was the first time I wasn't. Hopefully won't last long. They want it in range for 7...

Just over two weeks. Friday the 4th of November was my surgery date.

Had my INR test today. Was 1.5 so they upped it to 8mg for the next few days. Had my INR test today. Was 1.5 so they upped it to 8mg for the next few days. I mentioned the ibuprofen but they didn't seem too fussed. I've noticed my ticking seems quicker at resting but they didn't seem bothered...

I accidentally took Ibuprofen tonight with my Warfrain. I thought I was allowed to have it but my wife said I wasn't - I must've forgotten (still reeling from a bit of memory fog from surgery). I've now read up on how you shouldn't take these two together and worried myself. I've got an INR...

Thanks guys. This forum has helped me so much. Hoping the ticking gets a bit quieter. So loud! They need to get my inr within 1-2 but unsure how many days that'll be.

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Thank you both for your reply. You've genuinely helped me calm down a bit. I always feel that the Cardiologists don't take into account my age but I also think they just use their statistics that they know and don't apply to individual cases - which is understandable. Thanks again for your...

Hey all, Finally, after two years of waiting (partly due to NHS/Covid/pre-emptive surgery not emergency) I have received my date. I'm 32, slightly overweight but no other medical issues. Since getting the news, I've really found it difficult to relax and have been focusing on the...

Thanks for the replies guys. It is reassuring that there are many people on here living to a great age! Technology is always advancing so who knows what the future holds. I intend on buying a home INR testing kit. I think if I could manage 4-5 beers I'd be pretty happy. I know I'll never be...

Good evening all, I was told about a month or so ago that I will be having my aortic valve replacement in around 4/5 months (dependent on NHS waiting times). I've known that I'd need the surgery at some point but now I know it's happening it's really hit home. Firstly, I'd like to say thank...