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Great news! Glad to read this SB! Nothing new with me. Made some good choices at grocery store this week. My appointment is coming up the 16th and would like to drop a couple lbs. to at least show doc I am trying, lol Making lots of trips outside now to exercise Molly and me. Feels good...

Oh SB, I cannot read this and not leave a little wish of luck to you also I know these readings seem small but in comparison to what really? I mean if you were dealing with something huge I would understand but with all the heart and vein things some reading can be quite high. Pardon my...

More insight but I agree with many that posted before me. I had porcine and stenosed in less than 5 years. The "team" was really wanting me to go with tavr until they found out I had a liver autoimmune problem and then sent me directly to Mayo. I am a bit older than you, ok, I was 60 when I...

I also wish you the best SB as it sometimes seems when it rains it DOES pour! Try to remain optimistic if at all possible. Better to know what lies ahead when you can do something about it. Take it from me, the ER trips and medical plane flights are not a good life :) I will also be...

Not much going on here either but want you to know SB, you are in my prayers. Go ahead and surf, obsess, and do what you have to do. Just remember what you wrote on your blog about WHO is in control. Seems like when things go sideways it never is at the right time so handle it the best way...

I am so sorry to read this. We all know you did your best.

I will add to this also. I have an ON-X (November1, 2016) and it has a therapeutic INR range of 1.5 to 2.0. The only reason I posted is because I started out 2.5 to 3.5 (NOT what surgeon told me) but argued with whomever would listen until one hospitalist called Mayo and then checked my...

OMGosh is this ever GREAT to read! Finally! I have been wondering how it was going and sometimes assume the worst. Personally, I can take all the Lasix in the world and the fluid does NOT come off until my body starts to heal. CHF is such a crazy thing to deal with as we think we are...

Good luck on your echo, SB! Remember that is why we stay the course. Sun is trying to shine here. Cheyenne WY is supposed to get their worst storm ever and we hope to not catch the end of it. Lots of snow banks left to melt but it is trying. I have INR check today and was a bit high last...

<-------trying to find the right smiley face. I have been "off course" for so long I almost dare not post except for a little ha ha ha on the questions post! My plan is to get back to my course soon and not sure I want to move over to small talk so will just add: WAY TO GO YOU COURSERS! I...

You are not the boss, SB??? Just kidding you , as you may not be the boss but you are the inspiration that keeps this part of the forum going. Probably alright that it moves over there but it will not be the same for me. Even when my exercise has been has been nothing but on and off since...

I am so sorry to read this. What horrible news to get on top of all your struggles.. Hang in there and keep us informed please.

Wow, Great check up SB! You are inspiring! GO YOU! I stay the course also which is basically now weighing and watching my intake. Winter is hard as we associate eating with comfort from the cold (maybe just me) Lost hard drive on laptop (dropped) so using my old one that is not working...

YES!! This is good to read! Keep doing what you are doing. Their are procedures to physically take off some of that fluid so now you just need to find the right doctor. I have had two small surgeries to have that done after my open heart and they drained a ton off me. Those squiggly marks...

Superbob, great to see you here posting! Your wife is an encouraging part of your course, I can tell :) Happy Valentines and valve anniversary to you. All of us here are also blessed. Some realize it and others should. I have been in AZ for winter and has been a cool one. Matters not to...

Oh how I feel for you in this predicament and promise to make this short. I had a horrible PCP and we were getting (just like you) NOWHERE using him. In the hospital I saw several " Hospitalists" and told them how I felt about my primary. Well, let me tell you it did not take long and I had a...

Hello again. I just want you to know that I, and others here I am sure, are following your post and wish you the best. I would say you are doing the very best you can considering all the circumstances. I am also glad you are standing beside your Mom and not turning your back on her...

I have been following your journey and seems like there have been lots of ups and downs. As a family member and caregiver this has to be exhausting. My kids were good to call, visit, and inquire with nurses and doctors on my kind of rocky journey. You are very good to be there for her. I...

My heart rate stayed pretty much the same through both my surgeries but my bp and heart rate have always been a little on the low side so take that for what it is worth. Those first couple months of walking were difficult for me as I had such shortness of breath. I was on Amiodorone after one...

Well, I haven't had many days since my second OHS that I have been up to anything very strenuous(non heart surgery related ) but I have pushed a non self propelled lawn mower for about a half hour and felt alright. I also experienced the being tired you speak of but thought it was just my lazy...