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792 days ago

Tracey Bilski posted a note for James that says:

Thanks for answering question I posted about when to do surgery. What type of valve did you end up getting mechanical or tissue?

James Hall Hi, I went for mechanical the thought of one and done was the main reason. So far I'm very happy with ... Read more

James Hall Hi, I went for mechanical the thought of one and done was the main reason. So far I'm very happy with that decision. I know it means warfarin for life but after heart surgery you usually end up on medication anyway and if taking these means I'm at lower risk of a repeat op I will take warfarin in preference to that. How are you feeling ?

Tracey Bilski Thanks so much for information. I feel good which is why I'm wondering when I should do this. Watchin ... Read more

Tracey Bilski Thanks so much for information. I feel good which is why I'm wondering when I should do this. Watching echos to make sure it is not getting worse, but it is considered severe. Was it hard to get used to the noise of the mechanical valve?

James Hall No, I only heard it for a couple of weeks and then it settled down and I never hear it now. even in b ... Read more

James Hall No, I only heard it for a couple of weeks and then it settled down and I never hear it now. even in bed lying on my side. The nurse asked me if the clicking bothered me , I said no if it stops it will bother me !!! For me the whole op and post op has been no issue, its a few weeks of discomfort but it was not even close to being as bad as expected. I do understand everyone is different. I can only advise based on my experience. Do you understand the whole thing about reverse remodelling ? It doesn't get talked about much but I feel its very important to your decision ? sorry it took a while to reply I didnt see your post

James Hallgot a new guestbook post

889 days ago

Ruth joy posted a note for James that says:

Hi James , welcome

James Hall Thank you Ruth

James Hallgot a new guestbook post

889 days ago

Hello James, welcome. Great post and glad you are doing so well. I know is not as scary as we think. I love fish and chips. Continued good health and God bless ...Read more

Hello James, welcome. Great post and glad you are doing so well. I know is not as scary as we think. I love fish and chips. Continued good health and God bless you

James Hallgot a new guestbook post

889 days ago

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Lilian Peña posted a note for James that says:

Hi James! Good to know you’re doing fine 10 days after heart surgery. What was your replaced valve, mechanical and how old are you when it was replaced? If ...Read more

Hi James! Good to know you’re doing fine 10 days after heart surgery. What was your replaced valve, mechanical and how old are you when it was replaced? If mechanical, do you take blood thinner like warfarin? I’m 4 mths post op, AVR and Mitral both mechanical and taking warfarin for life.
Wishing you more happier and healthier life, enjoy everyday! God Bless😇

James Hall Lillian it was almost 2 years ago. Thanks for your post. Yes it's a Mechanical valve I have and there ... Read more

James Hall Lillian it was almost 2 years ago. Thanks for your post. Yes it's a Mechanical valve I have and therefore on warfarin for life. I'm very steady with my INR and only need it checked every 12wks.

Lilian Peña Nice to know it, just like you my cardio advised me for follow up check up and INR test after 12weeks ... Read more

Lilian Peña Nice to know it, just like you my cardio advised me for follow up check up and INR test after 12weeks, my last inr test result was 2.0, and its in normal range. Good luck to us heart warriors! Be happy everyday, keep in touch in this lovely community😊God Bless🙏

James Hall Thank you Lilian, Glad to hear you are staying in the INR range. I find it strange people worry abou ... Read more

James Hall Thank you Lilian, Glad to hear you are staying in the INR range. I find it strange people worry about taking Warfarin post op with a mechanical valve it should be their last concern its no big deal as you will know.