Carole Charbonnier posted a note for Ron that says:
Well done Ron! Isn\'t it amazing to get back to being athletic again. I can totally relate. I still think it is pretty cool to hear my valve ticking away! ...Read more
Well done Ron! Isn\'t it amazing to get back to being athletic again. I can totally relate. I still think it is pretty cool to hear my valve ticking away!
Hi Ron,
So glad to hear that you are on track with your recovery.Remember,\"slow and steady wins the race\".I\'m right behind you in this journey and your posts ...Read more
Hi Ron,
So glad to hear that you are on track with your recovery.Remember,\"slow and steady wins the race\".I\'m right behind you in this journey and your posts are most helpful to me....
Al Zebal AVR( mech.),Maze, 1/17/13
Ron,
How is it being on Coumadin ? I am having surgery next Tuesday flying from Denver to Duke medical center. I just talked with Dr Glower today on the pros ...Read more
Ron,
How is it being on Coumadin ? I am having surgery next Tuesday flying from Denver to Duke medical center. I just talked with Dr Glower today on the pros and cons of mech vs tissue. I am still undecided just when I thought I had my mind made up on tissue Dr Glower brought up a lot of things I need to consider at 38. Thank you for any advice and good luck to you.
Alex Vigil
Ron Walton Hi Alex
I know how your feeling. Probaly the hardest decsion to make. I haven't had any issue with it ... Read more
Ron Walton Hi Alex
I know how your feeling. Probaly the hardest decsion to make. I haven't had any issue with it so far. With your age I'm sure he is pushing the mechanical over tissue. The thing my surgeon told me about how the mechanical valve would probaly outlast me(Im 53) was what won me over. If you go with the tissue it lasts anywhere from 10-12 years.So you are going to have another surgery down the road. Coumadin(Warfarin) has been in use since the 1960's and gets a bad rap. Other than having your finger pricked and blood INR checked every day for the first 3 weeks I haven't felt bad on it. It will limit you in some contact sports because your blood is thin. Hope this helps. I pray you come to some short of peace about your decsion. I will be praying for you next Tuesday. These guys are amazing at what they do. You will do great. Actually the surgery isnt that bad, its after when the work begins. God Bless
Ron
I am from: Ferndale, Washington
