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Juliemoon: I had the same issue with metoprolol... the dosage was cut in half and I now take 25 mg twice a day. It was 50mg.

I am going to be 4 years post-op next month. The last layer was not sutures or stitches it was some sort of bio glue. I can barely see it.

Peter when my BAV was discovered in October of 2012- my aorta was 4.4 cm...then just before surgery in March of 2013 it was 4.9 cm. On 3-18-13 I had the ON-X valve implanted with the attached aorta graft. My Coumadin dosage is 5.0 mg per day. My INR range is 1.8-2.2. I self test at home with the...

Welcome to the other side-I was diagnosed before surgery with LBBB...thought I was going to come out of surgery with a pacemaker...but I did not.......may eventually need one....cardiologist not concerned

Inr 1.8-2.2 5 mg coumadin per day self-test - Coaguchek XS- 81 MG ASPRIN PER DAY

I take 5 mg of Coumadin per day....test at home with the Coaguchek XS meter....INR range 1.8-2.2

do not even think about it I have an ON-X valve......desired INR range 1.8 to 2.2.... I take 5 mg per day of Coumadin and an 81mg aspirin.

Bavaria is awesome...saved my life!!!!

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I do not know any New York surgeons. Mine was great...worth the trip to Philly. Dr. Joseph E. Bavaria. University of Pennsylvania Hospital

"Only a flesh wound...I've had worse....!" LOL

I was blessed how I ended up with my surgeon. My comfort level with him and the University of Pennsylvania was extremely high. It is good that you like your surgeon. This website was so critical in the choices I had to make. 44 months post op last Friday and all is well! Best of luck! being...

Congrats.. on your anniversary!!. I am 46 months post op...all is well! You have been through a lot. Hang in there!!! I have the On-x valve. My INR rang is 1.8 to 2.2. What is your prescribed range?

cwm123- Wow tough decision. A third AVR at 70-75. More power to you. I have the ON-X VALVE. all is well. Coumadin has not been a problem. I was very fortunate that I did not have to go with another valve due to the necessity to take other medications.

I take 5 mg of Coumadin and a baby aspirin daily- INR range 1.8 to 2.2 I have an ON-X VALVE and an attached aortic graph.

Attagirl_ Best of luck with your upcoming surgery. I just had my three year follow-up. Now 40 months out. Pictures say perfect no pannus. It looks and sounds great! I am very happy with my choice of the On-X valve.

It is normal to be very scared. I was too! So, I attacked it like this. First learn as much as you can about your condition.. Find the solution that is right for you. Find a surgeon and hospital that you respect and trust, I did the following- joined a gym and lost 10 lbs,, walking 2 miles per...

I started out thinking tissue...glad I choose an On-X mechanical. Just past 3 years post surgery. It sounds and looks great. Coumadin no problem...my range is 1.8 to 2.2. I self test at home every two weeks with the CoaguChek XS meter. Life is good! Best of luck with your upcoming surgery!

I have an ON-X valve. I take an aspirin a day in addition to my Coumadin. My cardio has me in the INR range of 1.8 to 2.2.

The obvious answer to me is...much longer than if you do not have the surgery! My mother is 92......my family history says that now that I have had the surgery... that is a reasonable expectation.