Jason's Profile

Born with a bicuspid valve and have monitored it my whole life. I'm now 38yo and the time has come to replace the valve, as well as my ascending (i think) aorta (no aneurism, but moderate/severe dilation). I've been HIGHLY encouraged to get a mechanical valve by my surgeon, and thats what i'm booked for on Mar 10, 2026. I'm highly active in running and fitness, and enjoy travel, good food, and good wine. I'm scared of adjusting to the mechanical noise, I'm scared of lifelong warfarin, and i'm joining this site to meet others who have stories about how to live with this valve and warfarin. I've been told that athletes can sometimes expect to become even better once fully recovered (no more regurgitation), but i want to know your stories about recovery, limitations on athletics/food/wine, etc.