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There's the HIPAA law: HIPAA Home About 15 years ago I had a problem with a doctor refusing to give me a copy of a blood test. I said the word "Hipaa" and said something like the test belongs to me and the nurse came back with a copy. I knew more about the law at the time (past job). Don't...

It is a hard decision between 2 types of valves but it's yours to make! At 64, I was choosing between the TAVR and On-X. I went with the On-X and turned 65 on the day they discharged me. Warfarin for the last 2 1/2 years hasn't been too difficult. I am active with hiking, yoga, weights and...

Happy birthday Gail!

If I remember correctly, you'll need to go off slowly, with Dr's knowledge. Other's here could probably tell you more about that. There are some on here that take it too, it must be good for those who do. I'm old enough to say, I don't want it. If I were younger maybe I'd take it. For my...

Congratulations! A Grandbaby too!

I took it after my surgery (On-X) Dec 2020 for 30 days due to Afib, in the hospital. After 30 days, went off and no Afib. Summer 2022 I started having regular rapid. My cardiologist wanted me to go on it again and I refused. He said he agreed with me and he wouldn't take it either. The...

Congratulations! Wishing you many more!

@Amy I've been having lower abdominal pain for a few months too, also 2 years postop. At first, it was like a UTI but those tests said no. He ordered an ultrasound and everything looked good. The doctor is stumped. I started taking coq-10, my crestor meds were increased and my thyroids meds...

I have a Samsung smart watch and phone. It has the ekg feature, along with the HR. During a couple of SVT's and racing heart, I was able to do a reading with the ekg feature. The nice thing about that was when I did meet with my doctor about the SVT's/racing heart, I had printouts of the...

I was put on metprolo for 30 days, for afib after my OHS. I also had severe side effects plus the terrible nightmares. Two years later with random SVT & racing heart rates, my doctor wanted me to start back on it. I told him I refuse to take it. He explained the benefits but I still refused...

Condolences on the loss of your father. It's tough, may your memories feel your heart.

I've been going to the Coumadin clinic for 2 years since my surgery. Also, I bought a meter off ebay and test weekly, at the same time/day. I want to know where my INR is at anytime. I normally go to the clinic every 4 to 6 weeks. (8 weeks this past summer for a huge camping trip) They know I...

Great update!!!!

Best wishes and prayers!

Good luck tomorrow!

That's sounds tough and crummy! Glad you're home and getting better! Your family is happy you're home too! Any planning of riding trips with your son going on?

So sorry about your hospital stay! Sounds rough but hang in there Raoul! I also had fluid around my lungs and it was hard to breath. (12/2020) After a week in the hospital and a couple of days at home, I had an outpatient procedure to remove the liquid. (Thoracentesis) It was instant relief! But...

Beautiful pictures! I know the feeling you had, I had the same when I did a huge hike in the Sierra's 5 months after my surgery! It was beyond words I was feeling! So happy for you!

Congratulations! that's awesome!

Congratulations! You're on the other side! Praying you're home on Monday!