Ann Jackson
5 years ago (July 11, 2021)
God bless ALL of you!!
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Ann Jackson posted an update
9 months ago (October 16, 2025)
Hi Adam! I have a unique situation and just wanted to check base with any new information that may come your way.
my first aortic valve replacement was 2011 (age 59) with a bovine valve.
my second one was 2021 (age 69) but received a mechanical valve to hopefully avoid... Read more.
Ann Jackson posted an update
5 years ago (July 11, 2021)
I wish all the new patients with upcoming surgeries the best!! These doctors truly do this like clockwork, and just hold God's hand for support.
I'm also needing some advice on Coumadin and brain bleeds. I had my second aortic valve replacement May 5, this time receiving a mechanical valve.... Read more.
Susan Lynn
5 years ago (July 11, 2021)
Ann - Sending you positive thoughts and prayers. Please let us know how you're doing. I'm sure they'll get to the bottom of your symptoms! Hang in there! ❤🙏
Anonymous
5 years ago (July 11, 2021)
Hello Ann, just read your post. I'm praying for God to guide your medical team to find the remedies necessary to help you with your bleeding brain. Very sorry you are dealing with this on top of the surgery. God bless you and keep you strong and please continue to... Read more.
Cameron Peek
5 years ago (July 12, 2021)
So sorry for all you are dealing with. I don't have any direct experience but have a family friend who had a similar problem. Her mechanical valve failed and some small metal flakes cause a brain bleed. I remember they did brain surgery before they replaced her valve. She is... Read more.
Ann Jackson
5 years ago (July 18, 2021)
Thank you so much for words of encouragement. You ladies are truly angels the way you lift us up in prayer and concern. You have helped so many people.
I found out this week that I could have had an MRI, so still waiting to schedule it. It's been frustrating... Read more.
Ann Jackson posted an update
5 years ago (April 28, 2021)
Hello and very happy to read your posts. These are all so helpful as I will have my second open heart surgery next week to replace my aortic valve. My first replacement was a bovine tissue valve that lasted 10 years.
Was sure hoping for TAVR, but due to small... Read more.
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Anonymous
5 years ago (April 28, 2021)
Hello Ann, lovely post. Sorry you have to go through this again again. Glad you can get the mechanical this time around. Your blessings mean so much and I will pray for your surgery to go well and have a smooth recovery. You said it well, we are in God's... Read more.
5 years ago (April 28, 2021)
Thank you so much Ana! How are you doing? You must be a night owl like me! It's a little difficult to sleep these days.
5 years ago (April 28, 2021)
Ann - Sorry you have to go through heart surgery again. There are many mechanical valve heart warriors on this site who will hopefully share their experiences. Wishing you all the best next week! We'll be sending you positive thoughts and prayers. Please let us know how you're doing!
Anonymous
5 years ago (April 28, 2021)
Ann, I am a night owl. I agree with our sweet Susan Lynn. Hopefully our mechanical valve heart warriors will chime in and offer their experience. Hang in there Ann
5 years ago (April 28, 2021)
I had a mechanical valve put in almost 8 weeks ago. I can hear my valve clicking if it's absolutely quiet but to be honest I find it soothing. I'm so grateful to be alive and the sweet ticking from my chest is a joyous reminder. If I can figure... Read more.
5 years ago (April 29, 2021)
Have had 2 mechanical valves since my double valve replacement 6 years ago. Anticoagulants take getting used to. It can be frustrating at first as your levels (of INR) go up and down. But that's how they work. I haven't changed my diet or my lifestyle. I get tested every... Read more.
5 years ago (April 30, 2021)
I am so happy to hear from all of you. It is so kind of you. All of your posts are very helpful. It's really a scary decision. Since I will never be a candidate for the TAVR, my Dr here in Dallas thinks mechanical will work best to hopefully... Read more.
Anonymous
5 years ago (May 1, 2021)
You will have lots of prayers for your surgery to go very well. You are a woman of faith and that will give you the strength and peace you will need to get through this procedure. You asked how I was doing and I am grateful to say, well with... Read more.
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