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Graham: The big question I have is how big is your AA. Mine was 4.5 cm when discovered. It was 4.9 when I first saw my surgeon four months later. He wanted to operate in two weeks, we waited a month, 5.0 is surgery ASAP. Wise to check your daughter out especially if she has a murmur.BAV run in...

Welcome Summer: I too have an ON -X Valve. I choose it. Been 29 months come next Tuesday. I home test with the Couguchek Xs meter. Recently, my INR range target was lowered from 2 to 2,5. It is now 1.8 to 2.2, The FDA approved the valve for 1.5 in April.

Best of luck Lawdog. I am now 29 months post op. I am doing just fine. I only occasionally hear my On-X valve. I have been home testing my INR for just over a year now. (Coaguchek XS). My original target range was 2.0 to 2.5. My new range is now 1.8-2.2 lowered because of this past April's ON-X...

Vincent: Great to hear it went well! Welcome to the other side of the mountain!!!

Immediately after surgery I was more aware of the sound. Now, occasionally very late night if I wake-up I may hear It. But for the most part I do not. Admittedly it was a concern pre-surgery once I decided that a mechanical valve was the right choice for me.

sharky7- I agree with epstns- there may have been a medical reason for the switch...I too would have been angry if I woke up without my chosen valve. All valves whether mechanical or tissue...save your life......but you wanted an ON-X...and got a St Jude. My guess is that there are more St. Jude...

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Steve excellent Idea. I lost 10 lbs, spoke with my spiritual advisors and a psychologist. I was physically, mentally and spiritually ready. I contribute it all to coming through surgery so well. Been 27 months now. Doing Great! Best of Luck!!!!

I am going in for a routine colonoscopy on 5/12. Going on a Lovanox bridge once Coumadin is stopped. I also had a bowel resection in 08 due to diverticulitis bursting. This is my first colonoscopy since that surgery and my heart surgery. I am curious as to other experience with colonoscopy...

Thanks, Rob..I agree with T...when I go low,,,,there is some peace of mind. I may elect to stay 2.0 -2.5. I see my cardio this month...certainly going to discuss this.

Indy Tom: It is a very personal choice....plus and minuses to both... however they both save your life! I started out thinking tissue. But for many reasons went mechanical. Coumadin not a problem. I home test..consistently in range.

Bless all of you who have had multiple OHS. I just passed 2 years with my On-X valve! Coumadin-no problem...I home test and I am consistently in range:2.0-2.5.

Do not know where you live , but my surgeon is also fabulous at repairing AV's.

I have a friend who got a St. Jude Mechanical when he was 18. That was in 1980. He is happy with his choice. I just passed 2 years with my ON-X valve. I home test with a CoagucheckXS. meter. Coumadin has not been a problem. I am consistently in range 2.0 to 2.5.

Sorry to hear of your need for second OHS. I just passed my second anniversary with my ON-X valve. I home test with the CoagucheckXS. meter. My INR is stable in my range of 2.0 to 2.5. Makes sense to stay with a tissue valve due to your bleeding incidents. Best of Luck on Tuesday!

I am blessed...my insurance covers everything...including an RN delivering it and teaching me how to use it. All my supplies and Coaguchek admin fees are covered.. Been home testing for just about a year. I am consistently in my range of 2.0 to 2.5. Keystone Health Plan East is my insurance.

I did my research and when my surgeon asked me which way I wanted to go...I said the On-X Valve with the attached graft.

Congrats...forgetting about it is the best proof that your life has returned to normal!I just celebrated 2 years this past Wednesday.

It is hard believe it has been two years today since my life-saving surgery. I was getting prepped for surgery at this very hour! The good people on this forum were instrumental in helping me make the right choice of valve for me. They also helped me prepare myself physically, spiritually and...