Living with a Mechanical Heart Valve: Click.Tick.Thump. Love It!

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James R Lucas
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11 months in

Hi all       Im 11 months in and all is well , I had a st. Jude valve and aorta repair june 30th 2011 and it's working just fine the warfrin is not a problem to take my count is good and i had a c.t. scan in march everything checks out good . In November 2011 i had my spine fused and wed. may 23rd i go in for a knee replacement hopefully this is the end of my surgeries  ...... This will be my 16th surgery in 11 years . So if you are nervous about having your Heart repair just know that they can…See More
May 22
James R Lucas replied to david reichlin's discussion Operation Looming
"Hi David             I think it depends on the individual as much as any thing else watch your diet activity and dont miss doses example i have had perfect inr except when i missed a dose but my…"
Oct 14, 2011
James R Lucas replied to david reichlin's discussion Operation Looming
"Hi David             Im 14 week's in today on my valve replacement and today i feel great i have a st. jude valve and its a bit noisy but they say you get used to it . you will be fine your…"
Oct 13, 2011
Graeme commented on James R Lucas's blog post new member-J. R. Lucas
"James.. I'm 8 years post op.. and you will EVENTUALLY sort of get used to the click tick thump machine.. :-) and even get to love it!! Think of it as your life saver..there is plenty of advice on the forum posts on the site about how to live…"
Sep 29, 2011
James R Lucas replied to Tina opalisky's discussion 6 weeks out of surgery
"Hi Tina           Im 9 weeks in and my heart pound's loudly , Im pretty active now and it pound's louder with activity when im working in my house it sound's like someone walking . I know i…"
Sep 9, 2011
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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Hello all after having my valve replaced  and a repair to the aorta im trying to get used to the noise which is comforting and annoying at the same time. Im 8 weeks in and doing well getting my strength back and over doing it im sure . Im a knife maker and hand forge all my knives and very anxious to get back on the anvil  and hammer . I did ask the doctor where the volume switch was , He looked at me and said you dont want to know -----enough said.
Aug 25, 2011
Graeme left a comment for James R Lucas
"Hi James and welcome to the Group! I look forward ot seeing you on the forums or even post a blog - dont be backards about coming forwards here - we are all here to help you as well as one another! take care..see you online…"
Aug 24, 2011
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Aug 22, 2011

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11 months in

Hi all

       Im 11 months in and all is well , I had a st. Jude valve and aorta repair june 30th 2011 and it's working just fine the warfrin is not a problem to take my count is good and i had a c.t. scan in march everything checks out good . In November 2011 i had my spine fused and wed. may 23rd i go in for a knee replacement hopefully this is the end of my surgeries  ...... This will be my 16th surgery in 11 years . So if you are nervous about having your Heart repair just know…

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Posted on May 22, 2012 at 0:34

new member-J. R. Lucas

Hello all after having my valve replaced  and a repair to the aorta im trying to get used to the noise which is comforting and annoying at the same time. Im 8 weeks in and doing well getting my strength back and over doing it im sure . Im a knife maker and hand forge all my knives and very anxious to get back on the anvil  and hammer . I did ask the doctor where the volume switch was , He looked at me and said you dont want to know -----enough said.

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At 8:22 on August 24, 2011, Graeme said…

Hi James and welcome to the Group! I look forward ot seeing you on the forums or even post a blog - dont be backards about coming forwards here - we are all here to help you as well as one another! take care..see you online soon!

 

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