David Smith
5 years ago (May 13, 2021)
Played 9 yesterday and 18 today. 12 weeks post op. Feeling great!
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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis, Aortic Aneurysm, Atrial Fibrillation
Member Since: February 25, 2021
Member Since: February 25, 2021
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5 years ago (May 13, 2021)
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Anonymous
5 years ago (May 14, 2021)
Keep it up David, wishing you continued good health and May God bless you
Richard Munson
5 years ago (May 14, 2021)
Looks like you are feeling up to par. Lol.
David Smith posted a photo
5 years ago (April 21, 2021)
Extreme excellence in the Bio Engineering disciplines. AV and ascending aorta. Graft to cover.
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Jill Boroniec reacted to this
5 years ago (April 22, 2021)
I got the discount cow version...
5 years ago (April 22, 2021)
Marie I also got the tissue valve. Ddint' want to deal with blood thinners for life.
5 years ago (April 22, 2021)
How cool! Science and engineering are AMAZING!
5 years ago (April 22, 2021)
I also got the discount cow version and have not had any clicking.
Anonymous
5 years ago (April 23, 2021)
Marie and Errol, you made me laugh. I too got the discount cow version.
5 years ago (April 23, 2021)
Do you moo at mealtime ?
5 years ago (April 23, 2021)
sure don't...lol
Anonymous
5 years ago (April 23, 2021)
Richard, lol
David Smith posted an update
5 years ago (April 2, 2021)
Hello Heart Community - Here's a question for anyone that has had an On-x mechanical valve implanted or has to have their INR checked frequently. Does anyone do home testing AND go to a clinic regularly? I didn't have a real good choice of valves seeing that I had to... Read more.
5 years ago (April 3, 2021)
I can't wait to hear more
5 years ago (April 3, 2021)
INR will go up and down. But it is okay to test once a month or more frequently . If you go outside your range, then test again after a week and see how it goes. Then back to a month. A lot of things can affect INR (I never... Read more.
5 years ago (April 9, 2021)
Was wondering Dave if you're home testing ?? I really appreciate your post op !! Thanks
5 years ago (April 10, 2021)
Hi Dave , are you testing inr at home ?
5 years ago (April 11, 2021)
Hi David, I hope you are feeling. In your post you mentioned that you didn't have a good choice of valve. Wondering what do you mean ? On x is the latest and tends to bring your INR almost in range. Considering precautions . Please advise
5 years ago (April 12, 2021)
Marshall- no I'm not home testing. last Friday though my INR was 2.0. Right where it needs to be. Brussels sprouts and broccoli work wonders. Deepak- my surgeon recommended the onx. As a mechanical engineer, that choice made perfect sense especially since it has the built in ascending aorta portion.... Read more.
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