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Ok, some I'm on Augmentin for the next 9 days ( I started it on 4/6 ) until this diverticulitis clears up, and I let my cardiologist know (they technically monitor my INR). I usually take 4.5 mgs everyday except Sunday is 6 mgs. My INR have been the following: 4/3- 2.0 home test 4/4-...

I usually self test once a week, but I'll be checking every 2-3 days for the time being. Good thing I just had a re-supply order arrive while I was in the hospital!

I was 40 when I was advised to do have the surgery and I initially picked a tissue valve. I realized that I may need another 2 re-dos in my lifetime, but I just didn't want to be on warfarin, truth be told it scared me. My surgeon said it was my choice and he would support my decision...

Yup, on Augmentin for 11 days and a "low soluble diet" for 2 weeks. Low soluble diet just means less than 13 grams of fiber per day, this gives the insides a chance to relax and heal. BUT, I also can't have any raw veggies or raw fruits or any cooked veggies that have thick skins, seeds, or...

Well, turns out the old saying "Time heals all wounds" applies here. The bleeding resolved itself so they didn't need to come up with a plan. Thankfully I'm being discharged this afternoon. It would have been interesting to see what they would have tried, but I'm also glad it's over with.

So I've been in the hospital since Sunday with my first bout of diverticulitis and everything was going smoothly until we noticed some blood in my b.m. For most people, no big deal since bleeding can be a common side-effect, not so with someone on warfarin. Doctor is a little stumped on how...

Hi, Keep in mind that all home meters are allowed a certain percentage of variance. I can't remember what that percentage is but I remember how shocked I was at how high it was. My Alere meter was always at the upper end of the tolerance and was all over the place compared to a veinous...

Does anyone know if there are any issues with taking warfarin and Pro Biotics at the same time? I've been having some stomach issues the last few days, and my wife suggested taking some of her pro Biotics. They are a good brand and have to stay refrigerated. I looked on line and didn't see...

I'm just an occasional drinker, and whenever I have a beer or two there's no change in my INR that I've noticed. ~Marc

My wife and my mom were waiting the whole time in the waiting room. My kids were too young to be there, otherwise they probably would have wanted to be there as well.

I have two bracelets from Medic Alert. One is a titanium stretch band, very stylish, and I wear it whenever I leave the house. The other is a cheaper, velcro type band, that I wear when doing really messy work around the house. Never had any problems with either of them and I'm not...

Thanks for the information everyone! ~Marc

So my wife is having an MRI to figure out what's wrong with her knee and it got me thinking what would I have to have done since I have a mechanical valve. CAT scan? are there MRIs that are safe for us mechanical valves? If anyone's been in that situation before, I would love to hear your...

Happy 10th anniversary!!

Congrats on 3 years and here's to many more!

I wouldn't get too concerned about having to call in your results. I used to call in to Alere with my results and it literally was just a 90 second phone call, it's not that big of a hassel to do. Now that I use a Coaguchek, I enter my result on-line and it's an even faster process.

3 years ago today I had my valve job done. Here's to another 50 more hopefully. Salute!

Sorry folks, I forgot to log in. This post was started by me.

My insurance covered the cost of my InRatio 2 and now my Coaguchek ( I just recently switched meters). I don't actually own the machine, but rent it. I call in or submit my results via the web once per week through the Coaguchek service. It's really no big deal having to call in your...

Sorry, my initial post was a little scatterbrained....being sick and worrying about my INR were a nasty little 1, 2 punch (not to mention my two little boys driving my nuts ) :Face-Raspberry: My usually dose is M-W-F @ 4.5 mg and the rest of the week is A 6 mgs. This seems to have kept me in...