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Diagnosis: Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

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Jeff Wagley posted an update

11 years ago (December 25, 2014)

Anyone have issues of blood in your urine , bloody nose or any other "side effects" from medication for blood thinning ? My INR is in range , and I am taking 36 mg of warfarin.

Don Netz

11 years ago (December 25, 2014)

In my humble opinion you need to contact your doctor if you have blood in your urine.

Lenore Mitchell

11 years ago (December 25, 2014)

Yes, Indeed, Jeff. Please contact your physician. 36 mg of warfarin doesn't sound correct. It's usually around 2.5 or 5mg daily. Good luck and Merry Christmas!

Lenore Mitchell

11 years ago (December 25, 2014)

One other thought, if you can't get ahold of your doctor today: you might consider eating green vegetables such as spinach, kale or the like which contain vitamin K since hematuria (blood in your urine) might indicate a high INR,

Jeff Wagley

11 years ago (December 25, 2014)

Lenore, yes that's my daily intake 4mg to 6 mg daily sorry I was not clear. 36 mg is my weekly count.

Jeff Wagley

11 years ago (December 25, 2014)

Been to the dock , things have cleared quite a bit. I have been back running and working out pretty hard. He thinks that might contribute to the cause of passing blood. So I am back to walking my two mikes a day.

Jeff Wagley

11 years ago (December 25, 2014)

Prostate checks out . Jan 20 I get my bladder scoped. Thanks for everyone's input. My valve is ticking away and my blood pressure is awesome 118/80 thumbs up!

Don Netz

11 years ago (December 26, 2014)

Glad to hear that was your weekly dosage. Keep ticking.

Jeff Wagley posted an update

11 years ago (September 4, 2014)

Just got back from my 3 week 4 day post op visit with my surgeon. He has cleared me to drive and has indicated to me I can go back to work when I am up to it. All this coincides on one of the best nights sleep I have... Read more.

Liidia Wootten

11 years ago (September 4, 2014)

Good for you. I had the post op visit a few weeks ago and was thrilled to drive. Continue with the great work. You are correct about this web site. It is a blessing.

Adam Pick

11 years ago (September 4, 2014)

Stellar update Jeff. So happy to hear you are on the mend, getting some sleep, and cleared to drive. And, thanks for the very kind words about this site and the wonderful people who make it so special. Keep on tickin! Adam

Michael Poe

11 years ago (September 4, 2014)

Great news Jeff. Keep up the good work. You are right along with a lot of other people on this site that this is the place for information as well as healing, both physically ande spiritually, Michael

Mary Myers

11 years ago (September 4, 2014)

Jeff, That is fantastic news. You may want to start back to work part time. That is what I started doing. Its amazing how tiredvI get even working part time. I agree this'd site is amazing! Look forward to hearing about your progress. It is great having a healthy heart... Read more.

Jeff Wagley posted an update

11 years ago (August 24, 2014)

On 8-18 I had my aortic valve replaced with a mechanical valve and I also had a thoracic aneurysm (5.3) repaired. I am off all pain meds and feeling pretty good . I am struggling low blood pressure. Many of my readings are in the 95/ 80's ,60' , and... Read more.

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Michael Culpepper

11 years ago (August 24, 2014)

Jeff- I had mitral repair 6 weeks ago. After a couple weeks, my BP was also rather low and my cardiologist took me off the ACE-inhibitor that controls BP. OK now.

Jeff Wagley

11 years ago (August 24, 2014)

Thanks for the feed back

Michael Poe

11 years ago (August 24, 2014)

Good to hear Jeff. How are you dealing with blood thinners/diet?

Jeff Wagley

11 years ago (August 24, 2014)

They are having a bit of a challenge getting my Coumadin dose therapeutic , however it has not interfered with my recovery at all. My diet , looking at all things vitamin k will need to adjusted sum. I enjoy many of the dark green veggies. As my doc stated... Read more.

Adam Pick

11 years ago (August 24, 2014)

Hi Jeff, Thanks for the very kind words about my book and this website. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you continue to manage your blood pressure. Keep on tickin! Adam Pick

David Augustus

11 years ago (August 24, 2014)

Jeff, I had the exact same surgery 3 months ago. I had some bumps along the way and they will tell you that it's part of the recovery from OHS. Once you get the dosing down for coumadin, it's not bad. I eat spinach, kale and every green vegetable there... Read more.

Jeff Wagley

11 years ago (August 29, 2014)

David I keep rereading your post about how well your doing after 3months. It gives me hope that I will be out and about on the road to recovery. Today is 3 weeks since the surgery...I am feeling better each day I just got my rehab orders but that will... Read more.

Jerry H

11 years ago (August 31, 2014)

HI Jeff, I am glad I could help you a bit. It seems like you are getting back to normal. Keep at if Chief. If I can answer any questions please don't hesitate to ask!

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