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After my On-X, my cardiologist, INR Clinic and myself decided on a 2.5 - 3.0 range. My cardiologist suggested 2 - 3 but the clinic kept me at 2, which I didn't like. My cardiologist talked with the clinic and my level was moved to 2.5 - 3. I'm not sure why my surgeon choose the On-X. But I'm...

It took me about 7 to 14 days after my colonoscopy w/ polyps removed to get to my range (2.5 to 3). The clinic started slowly upping my dose, I wasn't happy with their slowness. Once I got to a certain level I stopped the shots and we just worked on getting my levels up. It seemed like it took...

I’ve bridged one time. Giving the first 2 shots were hard but it was easier after that. I watched a few youtube videos. Here's the one I saved for the next time I need to bridge. There's bruising but it goes away. It wasn't bad at all. I ended up giving injections for 15 days, I think. My...

What surprised me the most. It wasn't as bad as I thought but it wasn't easy either. I hope to never have to go through it again. (mechanical at age 64) Also, what surprised me was I wasn't in bed for weeks recovering but only slow around the house. I was up walking and watching Christmas...

Great questions! At what age did you get your mechanical valve? 64 (turned 65 in the hospital) I initially wanted the TAVR and my heart team approved (they thought I was too young) but they wanted me to talk with another surgeon about a mechanical valve. Then left the decision to me. It took...

Congratulations Superman! That's awesome 32 years! Yes, you can still say you're one of the youngsters! Hope you have a great birthday too!

Congratulations on 15 years!

If you go to the site from the link I added above, they have two types of patches. One gives real-time info. I didn't read all that info. I have the e-Patch maybe you're getting the MCOT monitor?

I'm wearing a monitor right now for 30 days. Mine is taped on and I change it every 3/4 days. No incision for me and no phone app. I'll send in the monitor (1"x2") at the end of the period. You shouldn't have a problem with it falling off. BioTell Heart patch BioTel Heart

Congratulations!

Glad you're doing better! Sounds rough!

Welcome to the other side! I turned 65 on the day I was released from the hospital. This coming up Dec. 3rd will be 2 years post-op and I feel way better! The only symptoms I had were going up hills or a 2nd flight of stairs. I was walking 3 1/2 miles most days, along with yoga 3x a week. Now...

Yay! Welcome to the other side!

Congratulations! Time does fly by!

that's interesting how easy the replacement seemed to go for you. I bet you were happy about that! Good to hear you don't think twice about your pacemaker!

Mr V, So sorry to hear about your new little one that is coming in 2023. It must be super scary. Go with what the doctor said, it's not genetic. No use stressing about that now, sounds like there's a good plan in place for the little one! I can't imagine the roller-coaster of emotions you'll...

Great news!!! You both must be thrilled!!! Thanks for the update!!

Awesome!! Congrats on your grandson too!

Welcome to the forum! I had my first Afib on my 3rd day Post-Op and they continued for the next 4 days although the intensity went way down from the first time. I was put on Amiodarone and metoprolol for 30 days. My week in the hospital, I had them daily but when I went home, I only had a few...

Glad you're home! I was given Fentanyl one time in ICU, after that only on Tylenol. I was being released on the 3rd day too but then I had an Afib that morning, which kept me in 4 extra days. It's awesome you're home!