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Diagnosis: Bicuspid Aortic Valve

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David Buchanan added photos to a journal post
1 day 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
❤️ Henrik Lindeberg and Chad Favell reacted to this
Henrik Lindeberg
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
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
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
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
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 added photos to a journal post
3 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.
❤️ Pamela Gregory and Chad Favell reacted to this
Ana Brusso
Congratulations on your six months anniversary. You look great. Continued good health. God bless you ❤️🙏
Deena Z
Impressive trip and stamina after only 6 months. Definitely inspiring.
David Buchanan added photos to a journal post
5 months ago (January 28, 2026)
18 weeks post surgery and competing in the MASTERS GAMES for CrossFit. can't believe I am here already !
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Fidel Martínez Ruiz
Great, hurrah! Glad to see your recovery, I wish you keep moving forward and Alcaraz wins Australian Open !! lol !! 👍
Marie Myers
Congratulations!! I love the "That Hurt" sign..😂
Chad Favell
It only took you 3.5 months to get back to doing CrossFit with the On-X valve… Wow!! I’m definitely worried about getting back to training and working at my job that is physically demanding, so thanks for the dose of Hope this morning!!!

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