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Elaine Howlin
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Elaine Howlin commented on Allan P Hewison's blog post 'Op on 06 January 2012'
Hi Allan I am on warfarin and to be honest I have never really found it that much of an issue. Yes it takes a while to 'kick in' initially but once you get within your target range it usually isn't a problem. As you become used to…
Feb 12
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Elaine Howlin replied to Cathrin's discussion 'Airport security'
Hi Cathrin I also fly a lot and have never had a problem,thats not strictly true as the alarm did go off once but all they did was use the hand held scanner. That has happened to me before even when I didn't have the valve. Regards Elaine
Feb 12
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Elaine Howlin replied to Madeleine M's discussion 'Home testing - getting a good sample'
Hi Madeleine I have found that washing my hands in warm water helps to produce a better flow of blood and also makes the skin a bit softer therefore enabling the lancet to penetrate easily. Also try letting your arm hang down for a little while as…
Feb 12
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Elaine Howlin replied to Madeleine M's discussion 'Warfarin - Low INR'
 Hi Madeline I have been on Warfarin for almost 9 months post AVR and Aortic Dissection. It took me a few weeks to get 'stable' but I am now taking alternate daily doses of 4mgs and 3 mgs and my INR is consistently within my…
Jan 29
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Elaine Howlin replied to Andrew Ellis's discussion 'To have surgery or not? that is the question...'
Hi Andrew I had a mechanical aortic valve replacement and aortic graft due to an aortic dissection in May 2011. I am taking warfarin and have my own finger prick monitor which enables me to adjust my warfarin a little when I fancy that extra glass…
Jan 26
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Elaine Howlin replied to John French's discussion 'UK Annual Travel Insurance'
I had an aortic dissection and aortic valve replacement last year and whilst shopping around for insurance quotes for myself and my husband ( who has had bypass surgery 2 years ago) I was quoted nearly £1000 for 2 weeks in America!!! We have…
Jan 8
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Elaine Howlin commented on Neil Buckland's blog post 'new member'
 Hello Neil I had an aortic dissection in May 2011 with an aortic valve replacement.I still have palpitations sometimes and I understand how distressing  it is.I have a mechanical valve and I take Warfarin daily.I do not find it…
Dec 26, 2011
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Elaine Howlin commented on Monique Okolo Roslyn Hinds's blog post '10 years and counting'
Hi Monique  I had the emergency surgery in May this year but my younger brother had the surgery 15 years ago!! Regards Elaine x
Aug 26, 2011
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Elaine Howlin commented on James R Lucas's blog post 'new member-J. R. Lucas'
Hi James Glad to hear you are progressing well but you unfortunately will have to get used to the sound of your valve. I am 4 months post op and you do get used to it and sometimes if your busy you won't even notice it. A lot is due to finding…
Aug 26, 2011
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Graeme commented on Elaine Howlin's blog post 'New member'
Hi Elaine, yes you have posted inthe right place now where all the members can see you! Its going to take quite a while to get used ot the tick tock as we call it but you will... in time... There is a lot of info on this on the site and members…
Aug 22, 2011
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Elaine Howlin commented on Matt Stanyard's blog post 'No Title'
Hi Matt Welcome to the group. I hope you are able to get plenty of support from the other members. I also have an aortic valve replacement the sameas Richard but really the recovery will be the same. Most of us had emergency surgery, elective…
Aug 21, 2011
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Hi everyone.I am not sure what I am doing at the moment as I thought I had already posted on this site' twice' but I cant seem to find where the posts are. I am a bit of a computer biff but hopefully this will now post correctly. I had an AD and Aortic Valve replacement 9 weeks ago and am recovering well. I struggle to get used to the loud tick from the valve but it is early days yet. I find the feeling of heavy butterfly's in my stomach when sitting down a bit disconcerting but I am sure it is…See More
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Hi Elaine   and welcome to the MHV Forum. Please jump right in and ask any of us any questions you have - as none of us bite - but a lot of us tick! Hope to see you on the forums soon!   cheers   Graeme Archer Founder MHV Forum
Jul 6, 2011
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I am not sure what I am doing at the moment as I thought I had already posted on this site' twice' but I cant seem to find where the posts are. I am a bit of a computer biff but hopefully this will now post correctly. I had an AD and Aortic Valve replacement 9 weeks ago and am recovering well. I struggle to get used to the loud tick from the valve but it is early days yet. I find the feeling of heavy butterfly's in my stomach when sitting down a bit disconcerting but I am…

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At 7:43am on July 6, 2011, GraemeGraeme said…

Hi Elaine

 

and welcome to the MHV Forum. Please jump right in and ask any of us any questions you have - as none of us bite - but a lot of us tick! Hope to see you on the forums soon!

 

cheers

 

Graeme Archer

Founder MHV Forum

 
 
 

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