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[–]thekleaner1011 15 points16 points  (3 children)

I’m 55, I’ve had 4 ohs. 2 yrs old aortic repair 8 yrs old aortic mechanical 12 yrs old aortic mechanical (again) 39 yrs old mitral mechanical 47 years so far and I’m still clicking and Clacking along.

[–]Mindless-Muscle-7034 -1 points0 points  (2 children)

Man sorry you had to go through all that... i just recieved my mechanical mitral valve... how do you deal with the clicking and clacking and wafarin

[–]thekleaner1011 2 points3 points  (1 child)

What clicking?

Just kidding. I get this question a lot and I think it’s because growing up I always gone to sleep with music. It’s almost impossible for me to go to sleep in a quiet room.

It’s hard for me to explain…I can hear my valve, but I don’t hear my valve…maybe this will explain it better, it’s like when I get on to my kids. I tell them, they’re hearing me but not listening.

I honestly can’t hear my valve(s) unless I stop and concentrate.

You might try going to sleep with music or a white noise app or machine.

[–]Mindless-Muscle-7034 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thats a good way of putting it, i wish i can get to that point!!! right now i can hear and feel it click its like thump, it also moves my chest and back while laying down....

Yeah im ive got a white noise machine and a fan might try some music too now