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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: January 7, 2017

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James Roberts got a guestbook from Ruth joy

1 year ago (November 26, 2024)

Hi James , I could check my own INR at home but I prefer to go to the phlebotomy dept at the hospital . I have an appointment sent through , so am always there for an early appt. and go straight in , just a few mins and I'm... Read more.

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James Roberts got a guestbook from Ruth joy

1 year ago (November 25, 2024)

Hi James , I have a mechanical mitral valve . Have had it for over four years . There is a lot of scaremongering and misinformation about warfarin and diet . I eat plenty of green leafy veg and live a normal life . Many heart warriors who have had... Read more.

James Roberts

1 year ago (November 26, 2024)

Thanks. Good to know. Are you able to check your INR levels at home or do you go to a clinic?

Rita Savelis

1 year ago (November 26, 2024)

I agree with Ruth. I've had 2 mechanical valves (aortic and mitral) for almost 10 years now (since age 53). I eat everything in moderation. I have not changed my diet at all and don't think about what I eat. I get my INR checked about once a month. It... Read more.

James Roberts

1 year ago (November 27, 2024)

Thanks!

James Roberts got a guestbook from Ben Hyman

9 years ago (March 23, 2017)

Hey James, I'm just getting through my first week post op from Robotic Mitral Valve repair. It's been a challenge but I'm getting through it. It sounds like 6 weeks is the magic number before you started feeling normal. I'm hoping to get back to work in 4 weeks. What... Read more.

James Roberts

9 years ago (March 23, 2017)

Hi Ben, as you had Robotic MVR, I'd imagine your recovery will be a bit quicker then mine, so you may well start feeling much better after 4 weeks and am going to wait a couple more weeks. I guess it depends what your job is. If it's not too... Read more.

Ben Hyman

9 years ago (March 23, 2017)

Hey James...so far so good. Only problem I'm noticing is incision pain and lighthededness upon standing from a seated or lying position. This is only my first week post op. Hopefully things will improve next week

James Roberts

9 years ago (March 24, 2017)

Both those symptoms are to be expected. I still get light headed when I stand due to the beta blocker and ACE inhibitor I'm taking. Good to hear you're doing well.

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