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That sounds much more reasonable--I thought I'd have to almost never eat greens/vitamin K again. Thanks for the info, Karla.

Hi Lyn, Yes, I have read many of those threads. I'm not sure if it makes it easier or harder since people DO mostly seem happy with their choice. True, my surgeon will surely guide the decision...I just want to be as informed as I can possibly be before my appointment. Looks like surgery...

Appreciate the welcome and the input, Freddie. If I don't have to entirely omit certain foods I like, it would be a big plus. You make it sound doable. Another "check mark" on the mechanical list, I guess.

Thank you. It is definitely a very big factor just doing this once in my lifetime (as you have fortunately). How nice that you have positive comments, and a great outlook on life! All good advice. We will see...

Hello all, I am meeting with my surgeon on Tuesday for aortic valve replacement. I would like to come to a decision on which type of valve. I'm 57, and my local cardiologist is firm that mechanical is the way to go. I just hate the thought of Coumadin and blood testing for the rest of my life...