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  1. David W

    Tissue valve longevity: Can it last longer under certain lifestyle conditions?

    Hi Tjay, I went for a tissue valve in 2015 and since then have had no issue at all. I'm sure you might have already had your procedure and everything went well. The topic of trying to mitigate negative future experiences is certainly a good foot forward. Any behaviours that lead to positive...
  2. David W

    Surgery this week and still Terrified

    I guess the alternative to not doing the surgery is a greater worry! I hope everything goes smoothly for you.
  3. David W

    13 year Edwards Magna Perimount Anniversary

    Congratulations mate. 👊
  4. David W

    Mechanical vs Tissue - need help deciding

    If this forum is about choice and an understanding of a persons own life, then allow that person to make a choice and offer the reasons for that choice without dampening their own perceptions of their own problems.
  5. David W

    1Year Anniversary Pig Valves

    Congratulations mate
  6. David W

    Mechanical vs Tissue - need help deciding

    Do the reading, watch the videos, speak to others (Including your GP) and go with your gutt feeling. I am an active outdoors person and went with the tissue valve. Feeling great!
  7. David W

    6 months out today!

    Great to hear it!!!!!!
  8. David W

    Eight year Anniversary!

    Keep up the good work!!!
  9. David W

    Norm's Story so far, starting with recovery

    best of luck with your recovery
  10. David W

    Bio vs Mechanical for a 31 yr old

    Hi there like many have mentioned it’s such a personal choice. I like you had the same dilemma a few years back, young(ish) but very active. As your surgeon has mentioned and why I went for a tissue valve was that more and more data and development of the TAVR method and better tissue valves...
  11. David W

    The Future of Valve Choice?

    Don't get too het up about it. Although, like you I persistently view the horizon. I'm encouraged by what I've read and heard from surgeons in London and the US about their optimism for the future not only for valve development but also techniques such as TAVI. Keep your spirits up, do your...
  12. David W

    bovine pericardial tissue valves and crestor/ rosuvastatin

    Exciting development. It can only get better.
  13. David W

    Looking for words of support (new post)

    I'm sure that it hurt you and still hurts and it (will) ease over time. Who knows what her reasons are? But life's to short mate to give yourself over to too much headspace for a girl who didn't deserve you....
  14. David W

    One year since surgery

    Congratulations mate
  15. David W

    Surgery scehduled for 2/20/17

    Patrick. I cant deny i was a bit wobbly bottom lip waiting to go into theatre for the op. But thats to be expected mate. Remember that you'll be fast asleep when all the stuff is going to happen. You'll wake up drowsy for sure, but then get your head around your recovery and getting back to...
  16. David W

    Valve-in-Valve TAVR as safe as native valve TAVR

    The future is bright!!!
  17. David W

    Cycle Across America for VR.org

    Haha. Ive been told the Welsh accent has its merits. Im not quite as incredible as Richard Burton but it gets me by....
  18. David W

    Cycle Across America for VR.org

    Just for anyone wishing to make a donation, I've had a few problems with one of the links to Paypal. If you haven't got a Paypal account and wish to donate the link you need to use is below...
  19. David W

    Cycle Across America for VR.org

    Hey Duffy. Thanks for the message. Would you believe that given the size of the US, the only place where I will be meeting someone will be just above you in Murphysboro!!!!! Ive planned to stay there for maybe a day or two to hang out with her. But thank you so much for the offer!!! It doesn't...
  20. David W

    Cycle Across America for VR.org

    Hey Duffy. Thanks for the message. Would you believe that given the size of the US, the only place where I will be meeting someone will be just above you in Murphysboro!!!!! Ive planned to stay there for maybe a day or two to hang out with her. But thank you so much for the offer!!! It doesn't...
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