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Diagnosis: Bicuspid Aortic Valve

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David Buchanan added photos to a journal post

3 hours ago (September 23, 2026)

One year today

Marie Myers

1 hour ago (September 23, 2026)

Happy Valveversary!!

David Buchanan added photos to a journal post

2 months ago (July 3, 2026)

Often not spoken too much about , the INR levels after surgery can certainly be a journey on it’s own . Finally after 9 months my INR has stabilised . Feeling happy that it has finally found it’s place

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Henrik Lindeberg

2 months ago (July 3, 2026)

Hi David I agree it takes time and it changes over time a bit. My initial dose was like 1-1,5 pils per day now I have been on 3 per day except tuesdays and Thursday when I take 2. Been like that the last 12-14 months. The two big dips... Read more.

Chad Favell

2 months ago (July 4, 2026)

David, have you noticed that your diet has changed after having surgery? I’ve struggled with eating properly….overeating, or eating food with too much salt or sugar!! Having to be watch my INR levels will definitely be another hurdle for me!! Any advice helps !!!

Henrik Lindeberg

2 months ago (July 4, 2026)

Hi Chad You will manage this as well. It is mostly K-vitamin rich food such as spinach, broccoli etc that affects. I love candy and also salt and that does not really look like it is affecting. I also take some blood pressure medicine to get me down to a... Read more.

Chad Favell

2 months ago (July 4, 2026)

Ok, thanks again Henrik! I guess it’s like anything… until you are living it you don’t really know. I’m just trying to prepare my mind for what is coming.

Henrik Lindeberg

2 months ago (July 4, 2026)

Yes very true but you will very likely find your balance point. It took me a while and anxiety in front of each test in the beginning. Now I am much more calm. I know it can vary a bit

David Buchanan

2 months ago (July 10, 2026)

Hi Chad, I have to avoid the green leafy vegetables probably like yourself and I also found going back to Cross Fit doing high intensity fitness really impacted my INR and I’m now on 10 mg a day

Chad Favell

2 months ago (July 11, 2026)

Thanks for the feedback 🙏

Henrik Lindeberg

2 months ago (July 11, 2026)

David Same for me even if a I eat a bit of it and really try to eats the same over the weeks. The increased training also had a big impact on me where the had to increase the dose and now I am on 7,5g per day. Measured now... Read more.

Chad Favell

2 months ago (July 11, 2026)

Consistency doing everything from eating to working out and activity is the key to living with stable INR. I haven’t had surgery yet so all the info to prepare me mentally is helpful

David Buchanan

1 week ago (September 11, 2026)

That is such a good point. Just consistently doing the same thing every day within reason and eating fairly bland without too much green in the diet seems to keep my INR stable. It is now being sitting at 2.1 to 2.3 for over four months.

David Buchanan added photos to a journal post

5 months ago (March 27, 2026)

To mark my 6 months we travelled to Vietnam and walked a hill in Ninh Binh - just outside of Hanoi . So amazed everyday that my heart ❤️ performs like it did when I was 21 ! Besides the heat , I climbed with ease ! There Is Hope... Read more.