A Big thank you to Wittij from this site

[msins]

I had my aorta valve replaced and thanks to Wiitij's suggestion, I gave my surgeons in writing, the bridging plan from my hematologist. The operation was successful and so far no clots have been formed. After a week of lovenox injections twice a day and Coumadin, my INR is back to where it should be.

[MaryF Administrator]

Great to hear your news, I am so pleased things are settling down so quickly for you. Get better soon, but don't rush things. MaryF

[KellyInTexas Administrator]

She would be the expert on this, to be sure!

[Wittycjt]

I am so glad you are done with this, one less hurdle to jump over. I am sure you were frightened... the night before this surgery is the worst. I pray all stays well, as i am sure it will. Gosh, i spoke to you so very long ago, thank you for remembering me. I am thrilled for you, Cindy

[GinaD]

Congratulations!

[Holley]

Awesome! So glad to hear you're on the mend! I had my mitral valve replaced in July 2006. I was the first patient the hospital ever had with the combination of APS and valve surgery. Bridging works really well I've had numerous successful procedures since.

[Mermaidatheart]

Wonderful news that all went well for you!!

[Kerlampert]

Wow....congrats. you had a similar procedure to what I went through 5 years ago. I'm so glad it went well for you.

When you are able, I recommend you get in the pool and swim often. It's great exercise for us!

Kerstin

[msins in reply to Kerlampert]

I am in cardiac rehab for 1 1/2 hours per week. I walk 20 minutes on the treadmill, ride the stationary bike for 10 minutes, the nu-step for 10 minutes as well as an arm weight machine and lifting weights. I will be doing this for 36 sessions. I do swim in the sound on the weekends.

[Wittycjt in reply to msins]

I love the nu step i almost bought one!

[Kerlampert]

Great! Aloha!

[Wittycjt]

I forgot you had this done and

Didn’t realize you has a stroke history prior