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I apologize that I didn't get back on here, the keyboard on my phone was being a pain (hence the misspellings.) Anyway, I was released yesterday afternoon, I just had to get my INR checked today and will fire the next two days for sure. They want me between 2.5 and 3.5. Surgery was Friday (they...

I'm two day 's post op. I was going to share a pic but the file is too big and I can't change that from my phone. The past two days were pretty horrible, not gonna lie. I'm so happy I chose mechanical so that I should t need surgery again. They say I'm doing really well, just walked a really...

I'm two day 's post op. I was going to share a pic but the file is too big and I can't change that from my phone. The past two days were pretty horrible, not gonna lie. I'm so happy I chose mechanical so that I should t need surgery again. They say I'm doing really well, just walked a really...

I'm two day 's post op. I was going to share a pic but the file is too big and I can't change that from my phone. The past two days were pretty horrible, not gonna lie. I'm so happy I chose mechanical so that I should t need surgery again. They say I'm doing really well, just walked a really...

Oh my gosh I thought of that! Writing letters to my kids, just in case. I would've needed more time to think about what I wanted to say. My only fears right now are that I'm a light sleeper when it comes to sedation and I hope the anesthesiologist takes that into account, and I'm afraid of...

In less than 24 hours, I'll be opened up. Today is my last day with my native valve(s), my last day of not being on anticoagulants, my last day with my old scar. I'm starting to get emotional, and I think I'll probably cry in pre-surgery with my dad and bf there...not out of fear of the surgery...

I'm am a day and a half away from the slice and I am willing myself to recover as quickly and smoothly as possible and to keep in good spirits. I truly don't know what to expect, even as much as people try to explain it, you don't know until you experience it. I have two little boys that I need...

My scar from 30 years ago is white and thin and I've grown to love it. I'm actually sad that it will be replaced with a new one. I'm having my best friend do a mini photoshoot highlighting my old scar and then we'll do another one some time after surgery. I feel like it is something to be...

I'm very glad to hear that they seem bigger beforehand, because it's the after that I'm worried about! I hope I remember to stay awake to this concept as well. I have plans for my newfound energy that I should be getting, I'm actually pretty excited to get past this bump. People keep feeling...

I am officially done with all of my doctor's appointments that needed to be done prior to surgery! Those included a CT scan, dental clearance, lab draw and some form of birth control (I went with IUD to hopefully help with heavy bleeding from the warfarin.) They did want me to get a physical but...

I heard they dry shave you! I planned on self grooming beforehand, so hopefully no dry shaving at the hospital! Oh God, I'm scared of what the drain tubes feel like, maybe I should crank up the pain meds before they take them out! How long before you can lift your arms up enough to wear normal...

I'm so glad to hear you don't remember the breathing tube, I hope that's the case for me! I suppose I should read the sticky on the post surgery board about things that surprised people after surgery. Or maybe I shouldn't? Sometimes ignorance really is bliss!

I just finally read the papers in my folder, it say before surgery they shave you from chin to toe. Does this include your privates?? Haha but seriously, I'm curious! Also, it says I'll wake up with a breathing tube and my hands tied down How bad was that part?

I appreciate all of the advice Anne! Man, I feel like I've been retaining fluid for months, hardly any of my clothes fit right now, guess I'll just wear a robe there! lol They will probably be worried seeing me like that (they're 9 and 5), I suppose we'll play it by ear. How long did it take for...

I can't believe it's happening NEXT week. Part of me wishes it would just be here already but I'm nervous about recovery. I'm also nervous about the valve choice. I know mechanical makes sense for someone my age, and I'm grateful that it's an option, it's just not what I had planned on. I...

I hope everything goes well for you tomorrow, come back when you are feeling better!

I have been in the waiting room for almost 30 years! I had OHS when I was 2 to open my BAV further. They knew at the time that I would eventually need it replaced, just didn't know when. I'm very glad that my symptoms didn't show up until now, after I've had two healthy kids. I'm looking forward...

Wow, 7th OHS?! I'm having my second in two weeks, but it'll be the first one I remember. We're the same age and you're just next door to me (I'm in Des Moines) :P I'm so thankful that this should be my last surgery, a little nervous about managing warfarin but there's great support here, and a...

Thank you, I hope so too!

This was the study that I found about increased risk of hysterectomy at a younger age http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/585863 My cardiologist said that if I ever needed to have surgery after the valves are replaced that I would be switched to a different blood thinner for it. So I suppose he...