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Well for me it brings back bad memories for sure about those tubes! And I have had 3 kids, but this is totally different. Its the worse pain I have ever felt in my life.

Allison, Thanks so much for your article! I luv your picture and your family should be so proud of you.

BCMike Hey there! RJH in Victoria was so clean and the nurses were hot! No one is gonna believe but the meals were good too. I had my own room and was very big as well. I brought my I pad to watch movies...but there is a huge TV if u needed. And i am enjoying life without having to take blood...

Yes it was at RJH in Victoria. I am happy because i did not do well with Warfarin. The blood tests were once or sometimes 3 times a week and i run a daycare. My INR would go up high from 3-4 coolers and would go too low and nobody knew why. I chose a tissue valve for the reason that i do not...

Thanks Greg you are too funny!

Hey there! I made it through 3 months on Warfarin and now just a baby aspirin a day! I am so thankful for this site, it was like i was not alone! My goal is to stay away from the doctors office for the next 10 years! Thank you for helping me through all those tough times throughout my recovery!

Hey Peggy, I use to bring a cooler and sit and watch the races all the time! I always wanted to do the wheel to wheel! I had the fast cars and drove everyone crazy in town, when i was younger and should have let it out there! It sounds like you do feel better and i am so glad! This Warfarin is...

Hey there! I am so sorry you have to go through something else now. You need to talk to someone and let things out, i am here for you! I have an Aunt who has Rhuematoid Arthritis, and shes been trying all sorts ways to help with it. If you need n e thing or to talk...let me know! I am almost 40...

Hey there! I also had the "bulge"...from surgery on June 23rd. Mine only lasted about 3 weeks. And it was worse at night when i did too much during the day. But thats opinion and someone on here called it a "speed bump". It really freaked me out and wish the doctor would have mentioned it me!

I guess we, "Lucky" beer drinkers need something stronger for our heart so... cow it will be! My favorite burger"J&L special"! lol Did you register yet for your bovine tissue Piglet? And are you gonna change ur user name? JK

Actually...I thought i should of had the whole cow! I was ripped off and should have had steak and burgers after my surgery!!! lol

Hey there...Piglet cause of your thread i can come out now and say...Just found out today that i also have a Bovine tissue! I went for my Echo and a check-up with my doctor. And was mentioned to me that my cow tissue would last longer, then a pig tissue. I was so shocked...we were told i had a...

Hey there, I had my surgery 2 months ago and had a check up today with my doctor. I also went to have a Echo done as well and they said if theres a problem with it the doctor would notify me.

I just feel so immature for drinking too many glasses of wine. I am suppose to be on Warfarin til Sept. 23rd. I do not listen to Country music but Sawyer Brown put on a great show. Going next year for sure. I see my surgeon this month on the 23rd. so i will ask him if i will be weaned off. Also...

I also cover my scar from the sun with band aids, when i am outside.

Well i did not do so good at the Duncan Sunfest... I just had a call from my family doctor and said my INR is high and i should take 5 mg. So later on when makin dinner had another call from my surgeon and says to skip todays Warfarin and take 5mg tomorrow. So stupid of me to drink 4-5 glasses...

Hey Gina, I was sleeping on my side when i was in the hospital. I used 2 pillows to help get comfy. Its the rolling over to your back that tricky. You have to lift ur legs and cross ur arms to the chest and roll on to ur back. I have been doing this every night since. One side is easier to sleep...

Hey there! I am just over 6 weeks and when i get into bed i can lay on my side for the 1st part of the night. Then have to switch to my back. But as i am going over i am hoping that i don"t hear a crack or feel pain??? Then later on i switch to the side sleeping. I so bad want to sleep on my...

Hey Piglet, Sorry so late with getting back to you. I haven't been to the 4x4"s in years and miss it! I will try and take it easy at Sunfest! I am gonna piss alot of people off by saying this... i don't listen to country music. I don't mind it though. I am going with my sister and a friend but...

I guess i will keep track of the days i drink in case my INR changes. I am 38 so, falling-down and banging my head is out! I am way pass that stage...lol I just wanted to have a couple of drinks before the concert and maybe after. No kids or boyfriend so just relaxing and enjoying life! "Hey A...