Ron's Posts

I thought I would share with you guys what I accomplished this past weekend. I ran my first road race since my Heart Valve replacement back on November 8 2012. So 8 months post opt I ran a 10K race and posted a time of 1:18 for 7.1 miles. Roughly 11 minute miles. My goal to run it in 1 hr 24 min. I have a St Jude Mechanical Valve .I also play on a Co-Ed softball team. I just hit and don't play the field. I wasn't going to let the fact I'm on Warfrin limit me on being active. So if you are concerned and worried your life will be limited if you go with the mechanical valve don't be. I feel great and its only been 8 months post opt. Maybe this will help you in your decision on choosing what kind of valve to have. God Bless