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Agree with this, i do. Dont change what what aint broken. But i feel as the older generational ties erode with time, we will ultimately head this way.

Results that are holding true to their design and purpose are encouraging.. the uncertainty of the valve and its durability was not in question as talking about the design and engineneering factors.. it was more the encouraging fact that people can have the mechanical Valve for so long with very...

This is all so very encouraging!

I had my pre admission yesterday. Was a pretty heavy day, the tests were not to bad. Very Emotionally drained after it all but happy i am one day closer. Funny story - not sure of you all got this but i had a blood test that went through the artery. That one made me very nausious, sweating...

@pellicle is a library of knowledge. 👍

How they think we shave.. haha

Thanks @Luckyguy17 Yea most of it before i would conciously remember but the subconsious is another story. The wait is tough as for my symptoms are quiet strong. I know others do not get symptoms even with severe stenosis but for me its like my body is giving me warning signs so i am thankful...

Thanks Chuck. I have enjoyed reading about your recovery and your journey thus far. Mind set is a very important factor going into any tough and demanding situation.

38 years on wafarin and with only 1 event.. sounds pretty good So you had to change the mechanical valve? Was that due to scar tissue formation? Aneurysm?

After my brief visit in hospital last week my surgical team looked over the discharge papers and report from the cardiac team and have decided to expedite my surgery. I am booked into the preadmission clinic this monday and from there i have a green light for surgery. It is usually 1 or 2...

Thats amazing, 3 OHS in 10 days! Tough nut arnt ya. 🙂👍 Also for a mechanical to last 34 years which included you growing and including a pregnancy is a valve well done! So correct me if i am wrong, the main reason you would be considering changing the valve is due to it being not a right fit...

Hi all, Thought it may be a cool idea to get a new thread dedicated to those with mechanical valves specifically and give some feedback on: How long you had the MV for (when)? Why did you get the MV (disease, congenital, emergency)? What is life on warfarin like? Ever had a "significant event"...

Haha go @Chuck C ! Even used the pellicle graph! Love it!! All valid points.. makes me happy that i chose mechanical 🙂👍 few more weeks to go. "A modern philosopher said that if a choice is difficult, that means both paths have equal merit. Take heart in that since you then cannot make a wrong...

I am follow the lead of others and have learnt that the "ignore" function is really useful. Be selective in your time and energy. 🙂👍

Its Easter for us in Australia and I wanted to reflect my thoughts on Belief in God in the context of my personal journey. When i was 20 I did not have any faith or belief in God and was happy living life on my own terms. I believed that life is what you make it but as my own perspective was...

Thank you for sharing your journey. Reducing surgeries is a key factor and choice between the mechanical or alternatives.. to get a mechanical so young i find very interesting. Especially pregancy and wafarin as that can be very complex. For me I do not want to be 50 and due for more surgery...

Just want to ask about troponin? What are levels that are considered for a event to have occurred? Is Aortic Stenosis considered a cause to have a higher troponin level? Or is something happening and thats why the troponin is showing? Any clarity is appreciated.

Thanks @pellicle Welp i got 2 people in my room that snore.. lol i swear they are in sync.. or they are in competition with each other haha Is it possible for the surgeon to bring the date forward if a new echo shows progression?

The wait is hard... wish i could speed up the clock and have my surgery already... I was at work sitting in a meeting when i get chest pain that starts to radiate to my neck. Lasting a while with a few extra issues like SOB and i think... best to get it checked by the GP. I know my body pretty...