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Diagnosis: Atrial Fibrillation, Coronary Artery Disease

Diagnosis: Atrial Fibrillation, Coronary Artery Disease

Member Since: October 31, 2014

Member Since: October 31, 2014

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Kathryn Waymire got a guestbook from Terrie Syvertsen

11 years ago (June 21, 2015)

Hello Kathryn- Haven't seen a post from you in awhile and miss seeing you and your bird photo! How are you and what are you up to?

Peter Willard, heart valve patient

Kathryn Waymire got a guestbook from Peter Willard

11 years ago (December 2, 2014)

Kathryn I had a bovine valve put in at age 67 and I am now 72 and work out 6 days a week.If you had your operation what kind of valve?I wish more people would say what valve they choose it is such a hard thing to decide.

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Kathryn Waymire

11 years ago (December 2, 2014)

Hi I haven't had surgery yet and yes almost everyone I've read says what valve they have. Have a great day ! God Bless you !

Kathryn Waymire got a guestbook from Joseph Ballett

11 years ago (November 2, 2014)

I chose the cow as i did not want to be on (warffin ratt poison) blood thinner the rest of my life and due to the work i do, Then i am placing my bet on technology so that when the cow needs to be replace they will not need... Read more.

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Melinda Hacker

11 years ago (November 2, 2014)

Joseph, I second everything you said. I got my cow valve 12 days ago.

Joseph Ballett

11 years ago (November 2, 2014)

I know how are you doing , i began mooing about a week ago other than that i feel great.... lol

Nancy D

11 years ago (November 2, 2014)

It is a personal decision to be sure, and I struggled to make the decision. For some the thought of a repeat surgery is all they need to choose mechanical. I understand that train of thought. I didn't volunteer for this first one, the decision was made for me by... Read more.

Anonymous

11 years ago (November 2, 2014)

LOL Joseph. You made me laugh out loud. I don't have to make a decision just yet and I don't even know what the difference is between the cow and pig valve, but I decided I won't get a mechanical if I have anything to say about because I do... Read more.

Joseph Ballett

11 years ago (November 2, 2014)

They do have a sense of humor, my wife even asked my family doctor if it was normal for me to moo at night

Virginia (Ginger) French

11 years ago (November 2, 2014)

I, too, have a bovine valve, now three months new. I have a number of complicating factors, but am with both Joseph and Melinda on the potentials in time should my new valve need replacement. I have worked in health care and medical research all my life and am confident... Read more.

Kathryn Waymire

11 years ago (November 2, 2014)

LOL

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