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1902 days ago

Nancy Luth posted a note for Erik that says:

Thank you for the kind words on my 1 year anniversary, Eric. It sounds like your recovery is going well. That Apple watch readout of yours looks pretty cool. ...Read more

Thank you for the kind words on my 1 year anniversary, Eric. It sounds like your recovery is going well. That Apple watch readout of yours looks pretty cool. It puts my little Fitbit to shame! Keep up the good work!

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1960 days ago

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Joshua Nowack posted a note for Erik that says:

I can't help but think that you're in recovery now. Wishing you and your trip who've traveled for this ride with you, peace as you complete recovery. Here's ...Read more

I can't help but think that you're in recovery now. Wishing you and your trip who've traveled for this ride with you, peace as you complete recovery. Here's to restorative health and a graceful journey along the way. You've shared your encouragement generously with others. Allow us all to shower you in kind. Go get em buddy.

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1970 days ago

Tom McDonald posted a note for Erik that says:

Hey Erik, I've read a few of your recent posts. I had my BAV replaced 6-5-19 at Mayo by Dr Pochettino, he does good work! I have had No post surgery problems. ...Read more

Hey Erik, I've read a few of your recent posts. I had my BAV replaced 6-5-19 at Mayo by Dr Pochettino, he does good work! I have had No post surgery problems. Check out some of my post surgery photos. I'm 53 and went with the ON-X valve. I only wanted to go through OHS once hopefully. I too was leary about being on warfarin for life but you'll learn to adapt. I dont hear my valve (tick sound).The main thing is, with the new valve I feel Great! You will too! Good luck in your journey. If you are in need of accomodations, there are a couple of hotels across the street from St Mary's hospital, 1. Aspen Suites 2. Aspen select both offer a Mayo patient rate as well as others . My wife stayed at the aspen suite while I was in hospital.

Erik Jensen Hi Tom - thanks for reaching out. Reading your story, ours are very similar. Glad to hear good things ... Read more

Erik Jensen Hi Tom - thanks for reaching out. Reading your story, ours are very similar. Glad to hear good things about Pochettino and Mayo, further confirming what I already felt. You are an inspiration! You look great and your recovery seems to be going perfectly. I hope to follow suit :-)

As for the valve, it's super you don't hear the ticking. Honestly, at this point the idea of that is more daunting than the warfarin, but I'm probably working myself up unnecessarily. I heard back from Pochettino on Friday and he's not a fan of the idea of me going with a tissue valve knowing I'd be setting myself up for another procedure down the road. A tissue valve now followed by TAVR years from now seems like a decent plan, but I guess if for some reason both valves failed early I could be looking at OHS when I'm a lot older than I am now. I'm still mulling all this over and will likely make a 'game time' decision on the valve.

Lastly, thanks for the accommodations suggestions. We're booked at the Homewood Suites, right next to Aspen. Thankfully I have some Hilton points to help offset the cost.

Continued good luck in your recovery. Will keep you posted on this end!

Tom McDonald Erik,
Just a FYI, This is the valve I have.
https://www.cryolife.com/products/on-x-heart-valves/

On-X Heart Valves - CryoLife, Inc.

https://www.cryolife.com/products/on-x-heart-valves/

On-X Prosthetic Heart Valves Safer With Less Warfarin The only aortic mechanical heart valve FDA approved with less warfarin >60% reduction in bleeding No increase in thromboembolism (TE) On-X Life Technologies is a leading manufacturer of artificial heart valve replacement and repair products. On-X aortic and mitral prosthetic valves are FDA approved and have been…