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That's awesome! You're my hero.

I live in Temecula, California. My options are Scripps in San Diego (I have been going to the GP and Cardio here since 1998) and Cedars Sinai in Los Angeles. Scripps is much closer and is a great hospital, but based on the US News rankings and other readings, I think I am going to have my AVR at...

I had life insurance through my prior employer. It was about 6 times my salary. Luckily I kept it after I left in 2003. It's only about 2 times my current salary. I tried to get a policy through my current employer a few years ago. My doctor had to write a report. At the time I had mild...

Makes me feel good about my future.

Is that in Santa Monica?

I am sorry for not being helpful. I was wondering how Cedars Sinai is. I was thinking about having Dr. Ali Khoynezhad do my AVR. I hope your husband's procedure goes well.

Welcome Henry! The doctor first heard a murmur when I was 20. BAV diagnosed at 21 via echo. I am now 38. I have moderate/severe stenosis. I also have regurgitation. My valve area was just measured at 1.1 cm on 4/30. I have had tons of psychosomatic symptoms over the years. I always get better...

I agree Duffey. Routine is boring, but it works for weight loss.

Thanks for the welcome! It helps for me to know that I can share positive results next week. I am watching the Dodgers and Cardinals right now. We barely made it out of the first inning. My cardiologist said that he is okay with me doing the 2 half marathons at Disneyland (Disneyland Half and...

I am constantly struggling with my weight. I have fluctuated between 195 and 247 pounds for the last decade. I have hit 195 twice. I do best when I am sticking with Weight Watchers (I am a lifetime member) and running. I have run at least 100 races from 5k to the marathon. With the recent news...

Congratulations!

Good luck TitanEddie! What did you mean by reaching out to first cousins?

Tissue valves eventually fail due to calcification. I knew that they are typically recommended for older people. I didn't know how they failed. I learn something new every time I go on this site.

Good luck. I hope you can safely hold out for the dance.

Congratulations on the good news!

Thanks for the replies. This is a really cool forum. I am now monitoring my blood pressure at home on my cardio's orders. I'm not really happy with my systolic. I am averaging 131. I am going to work on dropping it below 120. I will most likely be running both half marathons but at an 11:30 pace...

Quick question: Based on what I wrote above, do you think it would be prudent or silly to have a surgery consult despite my cardiologists recommendation?

Hi. My name is Cainan. I am a 38 year old male living in Southern California. I am married to my best friend and have 2 boys (8 and 10 years old). When I was 20 years I old was working at the Nike Factory Store. I was rewarded for good performance with an opportunity to work at a temporary...