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Terrie Syvertsen posted a note for Kim that says:

Kim- Sleep well tonight and wake with a confidence that your "Team" will lead you through this surgery tomorrow smoothly and successfully get you on the other ...Read more

Kim- Sleep well tonight and wake with a confidence that your "Team" will lead you through this surgery tomorrow smoothly and successfully get you on the other side to start your recovery! Many prayers for you tonight and tomorrow from your heart brothers and sisters who will be happy hearing from you when you are able. Be well.

Tammy Pilcher Kim, adding my prayers to Terrie's. God bless you!

Bob M I pray that your surgery will be textbook and your recovery will be uneventful. Tomorrow will be a ne ... Read more

Bob M I pray that your surgery will be textbook and your recovery will be uneventful. Tomorrow will be a new day for you with a fixed heart. God bless and rise up!

Shirley Turner Wishing you well for your Surgery Kim....Hugs Shirley

Mary K Prayers for a perfect outcome!

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Gerald Schaffer posted a note for Kim that says:

Hope everything went well. Get well soon.

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Elaine Cutri posted a note for Kim that says:

Wishing you a successful surgery and a speedy recovery!

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Shirley Turner posted a note for Kim that says:

Best wishes for your Surgery and may you find comfort in knowing we are all here for you. Take care Hugs Shirley

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Alma Mater posted a note for Kim that says:

Hi Kim, Best wishes for your surgery! I am praying that it all goes well tomorrow.

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Connie Groven posted a note for Kim that says:

Hi Kim! Just wanted to let you know I'm thinking about you and will keep you in my prayers tomorrow! Let us know how you are doing when you feel up to it. ...Read more

Hi Kim! Just wanted to let you know I'm thinking about you and will keep you in my prayers tomorrow! Let us know how you are doing when you feel up to it.

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Arnold Woods posted a note for Kim that says:

Good luck with your surgery! The shortness of breath (e.g.. laziness) will only get worse without it. After surgery, you'll be a new woman and feel much ...Read more

Good luck with your surgery! The shortness of breath (e.g.. laziness) will only get worse without it. After surgery, you'll be a new woman and feel much better physical and emotionally.

Kim Beck Thank you so much!!!

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kristin ott posted a note for Kim that says:

Hi Kim- I am less than 1 week out and still waver back and forth with the bovine vs mechanical options- its exhausting I know my head spins every time I get ...Read more

Hi Kim- I am less than 1 week out and still waver back and forth with the bovine vs mechanical options- its exhausting I know my head spins every time I get into it then I think I have made my decision and I see a post on the opposite valve I think I have chosen. Good luck to you and hope all goes well for you .

Kim Beck Thank you so much. i am comfortable with my mechanical valve choice...no looking back!

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3771 days ago

Clare Auten posted a note for Kim that says:

Welcome. I got an On-X mechanical valve about 19 months ago. As far as coumadin goes the clinic here says the most important thing is consistency. If I want ...Read more

Welcome. I got an On-X mechanical valve about 19 months ago. As far as coumadin goes the clinic here says the most important thing is consistency. If I want salad or wine or spinach every day I just need to be consistent so they know how to dose me. I am sure you ate used to that kind of stuff because of the diabetes. I have 3 kids 15, 9 and 6 and am a little older than you, 47. I am happy to answer any questions. Autenclare@Gmail.com

Kim Beck Thank you so much! I'm sure I will have a lot of questions in the next few weeks. You make me feel b ... Read more

Kim Beck Thank you so much! I'm sure I will have a lot of questions in the next few weeks. You make me feel better already though....the thought of giving up broccoli and wine was enough to make me consider a tissue valve. I'm not, I'm going with the On-X as well...but I own and manage a wine shop glad to know I don't have to change my career!

Kim Beck Clare...Are you happy with your mechanical choice? I am so confused right now. I was confident tha ... Read more

Kim Beck Clare...Are you happy with your mechanical choice? I am so confused right now. I was confident that mechanical was for me based on my age...but I am reading about so many other people close to my age choosing the tissue valves. I didn't even know this was an option!! I really like the idea of no coumadin...but I also want an active lifestyle.Ugh!

Clare Auten Kim, everything about my surgery was like a whirlwind. I found I had a bicuspid valve in late Novembe ... Read more

Clare Auten Kim, everything about my surgery was like a whirlwind. I found I had a bicuspid valve in late November. They found the aneurysm 12/26. Surgery was 1/9/14. I really didn't have time to research anything. Both my cardiologist and surgeon recommended mechanical. My husband asked the surgeon why. He said the lower anticoagulation for the On-X made it the way to go. The FDA has approved an INR range of 1.5 to 2.0. In Europe they are anticoagulating the On-X with just aspirin. ....no coumadin. Hopefully the FDA will approve that although the government is slow.

Clare Auten I am over a year and a half post op. I have no restrictions. I mow the yard, etc. I have done 2 half ... Read more

Clare Auten I am over a year and a half post op. I have no restrictions. I mow the yard, etc. I have done 2 half marathons since surgery and training for one in October. I can't run the whole way but will do a run/walk.

Janea Christensen Kim, you should read my story. I have walked your road. I chose tissue and now 9 years later I'm gett ... Read more

Janea Christensen Kim, you should read my story. I have walked your road. I chose tissue and now 9 years later I'm getting another valve. I really loved my tissue valve. This time I'm choosing mechanical. I am a busy mom with 4 kids.

Kim Beck Thank you ladies. You have made me feel much, much better. I am confident (well, getting more confi ... Read more

Kim Beck Thank you ladies. You have made me feel much, much better. I am confident (well, getting more confident anyway) that the On-X is the way to go for me. My cardiologist hinted that he thought there would be an alternative to coumadin within the next 5 years. My surgeon feels this is the best way to go as well.

But then again...I'm still waiting for that cure for Diabetes that everyone was talking about in the '80's LOL!!!!!

Meredith Bray Hi Kim, I'm 44 and have an On-X mech valve, no restrictions. Within 6 months I was back to riding rol ... Read more

Meredith Bray Hi Kim, I'm 44 and have an On-X mech valve, no restrictions. Within 6 months I was back to riding rollercoasters and going on road trips. I'm more active now than I was before I had symptoms. About my diet: Dark greens affect blood clotting. More kale/spinach/broccoli = blood clots faster. More wine = blood clots slower. I've had several informative discussions with my anti-coagulation nurse. For me, if I would like some wine then I also have a good salad (not iceberg). Cooked spinach is almost always a no-no, but fresh spinach is ok. It's not as daunting as it seems, I promise!

Shirley Turner Wishing you the best of health for your upcoming surgery. Hugs

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Naomi Ivker posted a note for Kim that says:

Kim I am 46 with 3 kids (16,12 and 8)and just had AVR with a bovine valve. Both my cardiologist and surgeon agreed that the risks of blood thinners outweighed ...Read more

Kim I am 46 with 3 kids (16,12 and 8)and just had AVR with a bovine valve. Both my cardiologist and surgeon agreed that the risks of blood thinners outweighed the risk for re surgery as they were confident that in 15-20 years all aortic valve replacements will be done by TAVR. I can tell you I do NOT want to have this surgery again but am so glad I am not dealing with blood thinners. Just good for thought. My thoughts are with you, I know the tine leading up to surgery is so stressful. Take care.

Kim Beck Thank you Naomi...you bring up some very good points! Just when i think I have things figured out I t ... Read more

Kim Beck Thank you Naomi...you bring up some very good points! Just when i think I have things figured out I tend to question myself again. I guess I still have 2 weeks to make the decision.

Naomi Ivker Either decision will be the right one. Many good reasons to go mechanical. I don't react well to many ... Read more

Naomi Ivker Either decision will be the right one. Many good reasons to go mechanical. I don't react well to many meds and didn't want to add Coumadin to the mix. On the other hand, re-surgery is a terrifying prospect. I know you will make the choice that is best for you. Owning a wine shop, sounds wonderful. Good for you on taking steps towards a long healthy life!