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Don't get too far ahead of me, SB! I need to know I stand a chance of winning :) I will go with my weight this morning of 153.4. That may be cheating, however; last week I was 150.6 and I know the extra is water weight, which I can probably get rid of by taking a pill. So I will make my target...

My daughter stayed with me for a week. Other than that, I was pretty much on my own. I'm widowed, so no special person to go through the experience with me. Had some friends prepare and drop off meals. Got my emotional support from this website. Ultimately I was the one who had to do the...

Hey SB. I tried three times to post about my great checkup on Friday but each post was marked "unapproved" and my post on the Technical Issues forum didn't post at all. Any who...here is what I posted the 2nd and 3rd times. Maybe it will work this time. I was really surprised and pleased with...

Good to know; thanks for sharing. Best of luck with it. I'm in a clinical trial for the Edwards Intuity Elite Rapid Deployment aortic valve, implanted 09/15. It was described to me as a sort of bridge between traditional surgery and TAVR. It was going strong at my October checkup.

Good idea taking off the week prior. That gives you a chance to nip the cold in the bud, if that’s what it is. Even better, you’re avoiding potential exposure to work germs. Best wishes for a successful surgery and speedy recovery.

That hit my funny bone! SB, week before last I bought (and ate) a large apple pie from Aldi's that was oh so good :) Not in one sitting; over the course of the week. I see my cardio on Friday for my annual. He reported via his nurse that my research-funded echo and other tests looked good so...

The article, agian, the article :)

I am not as tuned in to testing and measurements as some folks here are, so I can't give an opinion on all the symptoms and test results. As to your question, if you still don't feel well, I suggest you gather up all your medical records and get a second opinion if you can. This is not to say...

Very interesting. Thanks for sharing.

Very frustrating SB. Thanks for the tip about editing, Anne. I've not had a problem with my posts turning to spam but there is always a first time. I did not make it to the nutritionist last Friday. A hard freeze in Houston closed our office for two days and I went in on Friday to make up some...

I am so sorry your mother died. I know you are thinking “what if?” about the diagnosis and surgery. Actor Bill Paxton died last year when he had a stroke after valve replacement surgery. Why him and your mom and not others? I can’t answer that. Based on what you’ve written, your mother had...

epstns , that’s great news! Thanks for the update~ Paleowoman, had to change my nutritionist appointment because I have to make up time tomorrow for missing work Tuesday and Wednesday due to ice storms and below freezing temps. On a good note, I weighed 150.8 this morning, down from 160 when I...

One thing that helped with my pre-surgery jitters was acknowledging that without surgery I’d probably be dead within a year. That, and knowing that there were people with terminal conditions that would gladly trade places with me. Of course I’m also considerably older than you so my perspective...

Aside from Steve, great reports on staying the course. Steve, I’m really sorry you are dealing with pacemaker issues. I don’t understand how those devices work but when the flaw/bug is fixed will you need a replacement or can it be addresses remotely? Excuse my ignorance if that is a dumb...

dornole, I’ve been on an antidepressant and anti anxiety meds for over 30 years. I’m so sorry you are dealing with this episode. Sending positive thoughts your way, girl.

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I’ve never heard of that. If I remember correctly, I had to take an antibiotic before surgery and shower with a special soap. And why are they specifically worried about your mouth? You could have a mild infection anywhere in your body and not necessarily be aware of it. Not to be TMI, but I had...

Ditto to what Daniel said. I’m not ready for replacement yet but expect to be at that point in the future. So I wish you well through surgery and recovery.