Hi Tom, I like all of your photos and journal entries. I am celebrating 10 weeks post op today and feeling GREAT. Wasn't the care and the people at Mayo's/St ...Read more
Hi Tom, I like all of your photos and journal entries. I am celebrating 10 weeks post op today and feeling GREAT. Wasn't the care and the people at Mayo's/St Marys amazing? Not that I would want to have to go through this again but, it was a fascinating experience and I miss all of the nice people who took care of me. Take care!
Tom McDonald Herman,
Yes, glad to hear you're doing well in your recovery, continued success. Coming up on my 6 ... Read more
Tom McDonald Herman,
Yes, glad to hear you're doing well in your recovery, continued success. Coming up on my 6 month valversary on December 5th and feeling great! Truly amazing!
I'll possibly be getting an artificial valve next week, any tips?
Tom McDonald G'day Kieran,
I had the ON-X aortic valve put in. I did some research on mechanical vs tissue and ... Read more
Tom McDonald G'day Kieran,
I had the ON-X aortic valve put in. I did some research on mechanical vs tissue and found both to be good options but, my cardio and surgeon didn't really talk alot about tissue to me, from the start it was mechanical because of my young age of 53. A tissue valve in my case would have possibly required multiple surgeries later in life, as tissue valves tend to wear out multiple surgeries I didn't want to go through if at all possible. I opted for one and done with the on-x valve. Turns out my BAV was severely calcified and very stenotic, it was just a matter of time before something bad would have happened. I was a lucky guy to get it done when I did according to my surgeon. The whole daily coumadin/warfarin
therapy is not that bad, just have to adapt to something new. You can still eat and drink the things you like but, in moderation. At some point I should be able to do my own inr blood test at home, so that little inconvenience of stopping at the coagulation clinic will go away also. All the best in your journey! Check out the two links:
https://www.heartvalvechoice.com/tissue-vs-mechanical-heart-valve/
When heart valve disease progresses to the point that treatment by medicine does not provide relief from symptoms, a physician may recommend surgery to repair or replace the valve.1 If the heart valve cannot be repaired, a decision must be made as to what type replacement valve should be [...]
Kieran Parsons Thanks Tom. I don't want to need another surgery so I think I'll probably end up with a mechanical. ... Read more
Kieran Parsons Thanks Tom. I don't want to need another surgery so I think I'll probably end up with a mechanical. I appreciate the info
Tom McDonald Kieran,
I forgot to mention also, I have yet to be bothered by the ticking of the mechanical valve t ... Read more
Tom McDonald Kieran,
I forgot to mention also, I have yet to be bothered by the ticking of the mechanical valve that some experience. I've actually tried to sit in a quiet room just so I might be able to hear it working but, really haven't been able to hear.
Tom McDonald Kieran,
I forgot to mention also, I have yet to be bothered by the ticking of the mechanical valve t ... Read more
Tom McDonald Kieran,
I forgot to mention also, I have yet to be bothered by the ticking of the mechanical valve that some experience. I've actually tried to sit in a quiet room just so I might be able to hear it working but, really haven't been able to hear.
Tom,
Hopefully we haven't seen a post from you because you're doing so well, it slipped your mind you had the procedure. Seriously, heartened by your post, ...Read more
Tom,
Hopefully we haven't seen a post from you because you're doing so well, it slipped your mind you had the procedure. Seriously, heartened by your post, and appreciative of the note you sent me all the best.
So Glad everything is going great! My husband had exact same surgery—at the exact same hospital—and even the same surgeon. We loved him and his PA. ...Read more
So Glad everything is going great! My husband had exact same surgery—at the exact same hospital—and even the same surgeon. We loved him and his PA. That was April 2015. He is doing great and you will to. They are the best of the best up there! I know exactly how you wife feels!
Yes, glad to hear you're doing well in your recovery, continued success. Coming up on my 6 ... Read more
Yes, glad to hear you're doing well in your recovery, continued success. Coming up on my 6 month valversary on December 5th and feeling great! Truly amazing!