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Saying a prayer for your husband as I type.Keep us posted please.

The incision for mine was on the left inside leg-----about 6 inches up from the knee.The incision is made from side to side rather than up and down the leg.The incision was no more than 2 inches long,very percision cut and stapled together with fine,fine staples which were removed with staple...

Good luck today from a Canadian Brother on your procedure Greg----don't be camera shy.

Helio Tommy-----I had my surgery one week ago today and your letter brought tears to a 60 year old mans eyes.Of course they were tears of joy .Your letter has helped one person already.Thank you.

Good luck both Rob and Norm.God bless you both and grant you full recovery.I agree with SKIGIRL that you need to take 3 months and mend properly,No need to RUSH because it might just prolong recovery.

Best of luck Jjay.Just got on the other side of the mountain myself Monday Nov 22 at 1pm was my first step down and going down seems to be easier.I have had to side step a few holes but now it is Monday 29 of November (1 week) and things are on track.Took a long time to get here so i think I...

Hope all goes well for you Duff.Best plan would be consultation and then surgery right after without time to agonize.Sounds just like your plan?After all you have put into this I am sure it will go your way.God bless you and keep us informed.

Hello all.Drove to London Ontario on Nov 21/2010 and stayed at The Guest House on the MOUNT which is next door to the Hospital (London Science and Health center.The operation was performed at 1PM on Monday Nov22/2010.It took almost 6 hours and I had a new Mechanical St Jude valve and a double...

Hello MarkG87 Good luck with your migraines.My wife and I will add you to our prayers.After OHS nobody should have to deal with this.

Welcome home Debra---my turn in the barrel Monday nov 22 1pm.It is Monday 1:19am and i cant sleep.

eNUDEly----go get em

I am from Windsor Ontario and the cardio doctor who did the angiogram sends his recomendations down to London health and Science center.There is a director there that looks at the surgeons schedules and then schedules you a doctor.I had a doctor Quantz who I did not know so I called and asked...

Hello all. I just got the call that my open heart surgery to replace my aortic valve and double bypass is scheduled for 1 Pm Monday Nov 22 at London Health and Science center.I have been waiting since Oct 18 when i found out from angiogram.I feel pretty good with the upcoming surgery after...

I had my cath on Oct 18 in Windsor Ontario and they gave me nothing.Never asked either.All I got was a shot near the groin area and then they started to insert the wires.I saw it all and felt it all.

Lucky you.

Good for you Todd.Wish I was on the other side of the mountain like you.I too have had big swings in my emotions since finding out about my upcoming AVR and double bypass.Of course I try to hide it and it will most likely come tumbling down on me after surgery is over (like you).A few tears...

Hang in there CHAd.It will be over in no time and you will be telling us who are still awaiting a date that it was no big deal.

Same in canada---you need a prescription for both.

You are a lucky man Chad to be getting this over with.I am still waiting for a surgery date.My post op is Nov 8 (monday) and maybe I will find out more then.So good luck to you and we will be looking for you on the other side of the mountain after Tuesday .Keep us informed how things went.

Duffy---here is the email i got from Roche We would like to take this opportunity to thank-you for your interest in Roche products. We, at Roche Diagnostics value our customers and strive to provide optimal customer service. With regards to your question, the CoaguChek XS is sold here in...