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DebbyA, some members have reported that long usage of antibiotics can affect their INR and others have also reported that travel can affect INR. I don't travel and I don't take antibs more than 1 dose for the dentist visit, so I can't help there, but otherwise make sure that any dose changes...

Glad to see that Cam has had the surgery and is starting his road to recovery. When he is ready I can help him with INR home testing questions that he may have. I bought my own monitor (in Ontario) and have been using it for almost 8 years. It takes 5 minutes every couple of weeks. Best wishes !!!

Hey Chimp, Valentine's Day chocolates must have put a pound or 2 on a few of your Throwdowners and they are hiding... LOL

Hoping for another update today.....and pushing some more good vibes.

Happy Valversary !!!!!! 10th will indeed get you some cake and ice cream.

Hey Dan, thanks for updating the forum group.....We tend to worry about our heart buddies. Hope that you can get some rest too, Jim will need some help when he gets home. Hugs :D

No problem at all with my INR and i have learned not to obsess about vitamin K. My meals are all prepared at home and are healthy.... Broccoli 2x weekly, organic spinach leaves 3x weekly, and a mix of carrots, peas, beans, brussel sprouts, etc. on random days. LOVE my veggies.

Jim, hope that you are sleeping right now and I will be checking back on Monday evening for some good news that you are in recovery. ((hugs))

come on slackers-------------you all better weigh in BEFORE Valentine's Day. LOL LOL

I remember very well how scared I was during the first few months post op. The key for me to become more relaxed with my INR was joining this group and buying my own home monitor.

I've been going to the dentist for cleanings every 6 months, for 52 years. Yes, 52 years. My family is big on nice teeth and oral hygiene. :D Anyway,when I was around age 20 and my heart murmur was discovered it was recommended that I take the pre-visit dose of antibiotics and I have done that...

Danna, first of all, you will be FINE. Coumadin is a very slow acting drug-- so in that respect it is somewhat forgiving when a dose is missed. Most pharmacists agree that if you discover the forgotten dose within approx 12 hours, then you can take 1/2 dose right away and continue on your...

50 is NIFTY !! Enjoy :)

Norma, it's always nice that we can depend on at least one thing to be reliable in our cardiac lives.....I trust my Coaguchek XS completely and just ordered another $200 of strips. :D

Hey Jim, now you have gone and pulled me right out of my hibernation mode......LOL.....I've been wondering how you were doing and now here you are; losing weight and talking valves. ((hugs))

I've been MIA.......forgive me. Going to need a bit of time to figure out this new layout. :)

Congrats on getting your new Coaguchek XS...........I have been using the same monitor for several years with perfect results :)

YAHOO !! Have a big fruit salad to celebrate, then walk the block. ;)

This is a good question, and fortunately reactions or sensitivities are very rare with Warfarin. Some people may react to the filler or colourants in their particular brand or dosage, but my doctor prescribed the name brand Coumadin and it has worked well for me. There are a couple of generic...

Best wishes :D