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Okay, I will try to let this be the last question gang (don't mean to be a nuisance): Is there any particular shaving cream, razor or method that would help in not cutting myself while shaving? I almost always nick myself shaving, esp. around my upper lip area. Also read that I should not use...

Gotcha'. Well, she claims her INR was in range, which was the alarming factor in her scenario. Thanks for the insight though.

This is precisely the kind of stories that scare us to death (see link below): http://www.mechanicalheartvalve.co.uk/forum/topics/detached-retina-caused-by-haemovitreous

Ok, just read where several have said they test 2x's/week. I think weekly sounds reasonable if I can just get a self-check machine (which could take a very long time w. the VA).

Gotcha'! Checking into what kind of mechanical valve they are putting in Wednesday afternoon.

Here is the link for regarding the interaction of fiber w. Warfarin: https://health.ucsd.edu/specialties/anticoagulation/providers/warfarin/Pages/supplement-interactions.aspx Again, thank you for all of the info. My mind is slowly starting to ease just a little w. the notion of being on this...

Also read last night that fiber supplementation affects Warfarin ranges. This could be a huge problem for me since I have taken fiber capsules daily for years now for regularity. Same thing w. Melatonin drops for sleep. Just wondering if anyone has any ideas or knows if this is accurate...

Excellent. Will do...if I can find them on here. Thank you.

Got it. Will do! Thank you much.

No insurance, just VA, which is horrid. Trying to look into a CoaguChek XS, but think a Dr. has to order it for me. I cannot seem to purchase one on-line in the US. Definitely want to shoot for weekly - or 2x/week - checks. A stroke is precisely what concerns us until we figure out my INR...

Read this 3 times now. Thank you much. Very informative. A major concern that we have is that no one knows what is causing this. Hence, the possibility of it returning in a matter of mere months. Will be doing much reading on here - as well as likely asking some old questions that y'all...

:) Well, since my luck has not been too great w. mother-in-laws....think I'll keep the pup :Scared:!

Thank you much Dick. I have read many of your informative posts already. Confusing part for me is that I see where many suggest self-checking INR weekly....although I have no idea where I would get a machine or strips here in the US - much less how to actually work it. Have also read where...

My original mitral was "floppy" & hence was causing severe regurgitation. No one knows what has caused either episode so far, which is not a good sign. All the cardiologist & surgeon have told me so far is that in all of their combined experience they have never seen this & have no idea what...

Thanks for the info. The wires are a major concern. Like yourself, I am - and fully intend to remain - very active. Have been an avid weightlifter much of my life & I am concerned that my INR will fluctuate significantly upon resuming my workout (after recovery). Also worried that the...

Also, quick follow-up question (sorry): I have a puppy that equates me w. a chew toy. My arms apparently look like a T-bone steak in his eyes. Punctures the skin quite frequently. Arms stay bruised. I recall when I was on Plavix for 3 months after my initial surgery how easily I bruised...&...