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3730 days ago

Having the cardiac cath procedure done tomorrow morning. Ready to get it over with.

Joan Napier Hoping that all goes smoothly, Anthony. I had a cardiac cath one month ago so I understand how you're ... Read more

Joan Napier Hoping that all goes smoothly, Anthony. I had a cardiac cath one month ago so I understand how you're feeling. Prayers that everything proceeds uneventfully. (the anticipation is the worst part- the procedure is not so bad!)

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3731 days ago

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I'm scheduled to have heart valve replacement surgery this month. What's the average length of time on these types of surgeries? Also, I'm leaning toward ...Read more

I'm scheduled to have heart valve replacement surgery this month. What's the average length of time on these types of surgeries? Also, I'm leaning toward the mechanical valve. Is there anyone out there who chose the mechanical valve and what's it like taking blood thinner medication every day?

Sandra Dill I chose the tissue valve, I did not want to be n Coumadin for life, also the chances of blood clots a ... Read more

Sandra Dill I chose the tissue valve, I did not want to be n Coumadin for life, also the chances of blood clots and strokes are very high with mechanical valve. I had surgery 6 weeks ago and am starting cardiac rehab on Monday

Sandra Dill my surgery took under 2 hours, was in CCU for a day and a half then to step down floor for 2 days the ... Read more

Sandra Dill my surgery took under 2 hours, was in CCU for a day and a half then to step down floor for 2 days then discharged. Surgery was on 19 Aug and I was home on 22 Aug

Adam Pick Hey Anthony, Nice to meet you and welcome to our website. Here is a post about the length of surgery ... Read more

Adam Pick Hey Anthony, Nice to meet you and welcome to our website. Here is a post about the length of surgery with about 10 patient comments - http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery-blog/2008/09/10/how-long-does-heart-valve-surgery-take/. Regarding your valve selection... Quick question... How old are you?

Linda Crawford Hi Anthony,
Just wanted you to know - I've been on Coumiden for

Terrie Syvertsen Hello Anthony! The person you should write to is: Anthony Copeland-Parker who just finished running a ... Read more

Terrie Syvertsen Hello Anthony! The person you should write to is: Anthony Copeland-Parker who just finished running a Marathon in Berlin with his "Mechanical Valve" and in my opinion is the go-to man for information on this subject. Check out his Journal and guestbook plus his amazing story and you won't be disappointed! Good luck to you! Terrie

Linda Crawford OK so I'm a fumble fingers :). As I was saying -- I've taken Coumedin for the last 47 years. There w ... Read more

Linda Crawford OK so I'm a fumble fingers :). As I was saying -- I've taken Coumedin for the last 47 years. There was a brief break when I was pregnant. It is really not so bad--you do have to have your blood checked about once a month (little finger stick). You have to keep your diet about the same in regard to how much of what kinds of foods you eat -- no spinach binges 😛. I've had numerous bumps and spills including the kind that requires stitches with no problems.

Anthony Owens Thank you all so much! It's great to have this kind of support. To answer your question Adam, I'm 43 ... Read more

Anthony Owens Thank you all so much! It's great to have this kind of support. To answer your question Adam, I'm 43.

Anthony Owens Thanks Sandra, Linda, Terrie, any of course Adam. I had no idea this type of community existed. Than ... Read more

Anthony Owens Thanks Sandra, Linda, Terrie, any of course Adam. I had no idea this type of community existed. Thanks Adam for this wonderful place you've created.

Joseph Ballett I to have picked cow valve as i do not want to be on thinners , i am betting on technology and what t ... Read more

Joseph Ballett I to have picked cow valve as i do not want to be on thinners , i am betting on technology and what they will do in the future , its here now and there testing it. Also i work in construction and do cut my self once in a while. I agree with Sandra

Joan Napier I have chosen a tissue valve because my surgeon does not think I'm a good candidate for lifelong bloo ... Read more

Joan Napier I have chosen a tissue valve because my surgeon does not think I'm a good candidate for lifelong blood thinners. At age 56, I realize I will need another 1-2 more valve surgeries which is a bit unsettling. But I will follow my doctor's advice. Each person's situation is different, so it's good you're researching and getting input from others. Good luck with your decision. Joan

Anthony Owensposted a journal

3731 days ago

Anyone out there that chose a mechanical valve? If so, what's your quality of life like now? What adjustments in every day life are required?

Adam Pick Hey Anthony, You are raising several excellent questions. If I was you, I'd try typing "Mechanical Va ... Read more

Adam Pick Hey Anthony, You are raising several excellent questions. If I was you, I'd try typing "Mechanical Valve" and "Coumadin" into the search bar at the top of the page. I think you will find a lot of information to help you through this process. Keep on tickin! Adam Pick (patient & website founder)

Anthony Owens Thanks Adam. Will do. Just looking to find out all of the information I can. Jusr want to know the e ... Read more

Anthony Owens Thanks Adam. Will do. Just looking to find out all of the information I can. Jusr want to know the experience of others whether they have a mechanical or tissue valve. Thanks again.