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Steve I read your old post and at 67 I had a bovine valve put in and now at 73 I still work out with weights . Steve how long do these valves last and because of age the dr. said a tissue valve would be best and I wish you the best.

Steve I was wondering what valve did you decide on for your AVR? My husband had an AVR in April of this year and chose the On-X valve. His INR has to be around 1.5 which is not too bad but I am trying to thin his blood via 'natural' ways. We are working with two very qualified 'natural' doctors and my husbands cardiologist. Hopefully this week we will receive the INR machine that checks the number at home. I realize while trying to decrease the Coumadin and use other natural methods you MUST monitor your INR closely. Dr. Wright (whom I follow online) has successfully helped his patients maintain a steady INR reading with cod liver oil !! This is still very new to both of us and wondered if you or anyone else had this interest? I am also very interested in the yoga exercises you mentioned about reducing blood pressure. My husbands blood pressure is good but his heart rate can still reach 85-90 by the end of the day. I would love to know if you have any knowledge on naturally bringing down heart rate via yoga or other wise? My husband is doing great and back to work. The big test will be his first overseas business travel end of August...... flying to Singapore and Australia. So happy to hear you are on the road to recovery!!

Steve- Hope you have an enjoyable evening and that you are ready to go! I will be saying prayers for you that your surgery runs smooth and you are in recovery soon after. Go in with confidence and think how much healthier life will be once you are on the mending side of surgery. Thinking of your family as well. Take care all of you!

Steve, What a great photo! It looks like a fun day!☺️ Wishing you a successful surgery. Sending out prayers for you and your family. May your heart heal quickly, so you may enjoy those precious moments.💗

GOOD WORK STEVE KEEP UP THE PRE-HAB BUT DONT OVER DO IT YOU WILL HAVE A LOT OF REHAB AFTER YOUR OHS I AM STILL IN PHASE 3 OF REHAB I WAS REALLY SCARED OF OHS BUT NOW I LOOK BACK ON IT AND IT WAS REALLY NOT THAT BAD AND IF I HAVE TO I CAN DO IT AGAIN NOT THAT I WANT TO BUT IT IS DO ABLE YOUR HEART BROTHER STEVE (POPEYE)