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When I had my surgery I lived alone but had very good health insurance at that time. In stating to my surgeon that I lived alone, my hospital/surgeon signed me up for a home care nurse. She would come to my house several times a week and check my vitals and ask me questions about how I was...

His site was among the first I found on my search for info

Wow, that thing is gnarly! Im sure it works great. I think I prefer my stainless steel wires though

Its happened to me at work. When Ive had to instruct someone on a project and we go over things at their computer and I might be leaned in to point at something on their screen, they would hear the ticking and say something, like "wow, is that your watch?!" and then they get eyes as big as...

My On-X clicks, it’s rare that anyone hears it in most situations. Once in a while someone with good ears can hear it. I go the whole day without noticing it, not cuz I don’t hear it but because I tend to ignore it, or there’s other noises that mask it. At night it’s a different story, as often...

Ok that's interesting. I got mine in 2015 and the rings they offer weren't around quite yet but when I later learned they were I requested one and they were happy to send me one, all I had to do was give them a ring size. But I had the impression they were part of the standard program and were...

Wow, nobody?

Wondering if On-X still gives valve patients the carbon ring (to wear on your finger). Still wear mine every day. Wondered if they still give those out or if they’ve stopped that practice? Still have yet to ever encounter anyone else wearing one.

Thanks, exactly what I was asking

What anxiety? I had questions, not anxiety. I was seeking information not someone to calm me down

Ok so your friend is in my age group... does he happen to have a handful of replacement parts that his hearts runs on? Or is he a normal healthy human

I mean, I haven’t asked my cardiologist. He makes me nervous enough as it is. He’s all over me reminding me every visit that if I even think I might have strep to get on antibiotics right away, don’t even bother to test for it. 🤷‍♂️ So I don’t know what to make of COVID

Are us valvers considered “at-risk” when it comes to Covid? Here in Florida only those 65 or older, front line healthcare workers, or at-risk individuals are eligible for the vaccine at this time. Don’t know if I’m at risk 🤷‍♂️

Just checked my pile of old chips, none of that number.

the only time clicking sometimes annoys me is when I can’t get to sleep. In those times I’ve come to rely on some noise tracks. White noise, rain, and I’ve recently found a track of nighttime in the woods; crickets,an occasional owl. It’s cool I focus on that and forget about my clicking

I got a second opinion and it saved my life.

Have you gone for cardiac rehab? Those folks hear all the complaints and can often help greatly getting you back on track to feeling better.

Ive been on Jantoven since mu surgery, only one ive even been on. No issues for me, I fill a 90 day supply for less than ten dollars w insurance

In the hospital for my valve surgery at 44 it became quite common for any hospital staff that visited my room to say, “Gosh, you’re so young!”

I’d mention your plan to your surgeon, see what they think