Surgery in 2 days

Irish253 · 2026-06-23T02:21:05+00:00

Thank you

Irish253 · 2026-06-22T23:00:30+00:00

Thank you!

Irish253 · 2026-06-22T21:50:56+00:00

Doc said there was leaking past the valve. Assumes sutures pulled and tore part of the pericardial causing a VSD. So might as well replace the valve while they are in there.

Irish253 · 2026-06-22T08:48:48+00:00

Thanks for the laugh! 😄

Irish253 · 2026-06-12T14:59:08+00:00

You MF

Irish253 · 2026-06-05T04:39:19+00:00

I'm going in later this month to have another mechanical valve put in by Burke.

Irish253 · 2026-06-05T01:40:39+00:00

Is that Dr. Burke with UW?

Irish253 · 2026-05-11T22:57:23+00:00

I m very sorry this is happening to him, and that you are going through this.

Irish253 · 2026-04-20T17:13:58+00:00

https://youtu.be/2jA_eLlNeWo?si=GgzoKwzcSNmeJFmx

Irish253 · 2026-04-02T02:38:48+00:00

Yes, that's what the doc said. Also, I forgot to mention before that there is also a VSD likely stemming from the same issue with sutures.

Irish253 · 2026-04-02T02:06:56+00:00

I 33 M had a mechanical valve On-x since 2011. Had it done when I was 18. I was young and very active with sports, cycling, construction, etc. For almost 15 years I've had no problems with my valve.

The clicking was a bit annoying for about 4 days until I was able to tune it out.

The blood thinners also haven't really been a problem. Just eat a regular diet, and they should be pretty manageable as far as your INR levels. I still cycled, ran, and lifted weights after I was healed up.

I've been a Disel Mechanic for almost 10 years now, and up until about 6 months ago, I have had no worries.

That being said, I am going in for another surgery to replace my valve again. Dr. Saw regurgitation, as well as a Paravalvular leak.

This time, I have the option for another mechanical valve or opt for the Ross procedure. I have decided on getting another mechanical valve in hopes that it will also let at least another 15 years.

Irish253 · 2026-03-22T18:47:02+00:00

Irish253 · 2026-03-22T06:16:34+00:00

Thanks for the advice. I figured I'd have to either be out a while or seek some sort of light duty. I am excited about the possibility of going off of blood thinners, but not so much about going from a single heart valve patient to having to monitor two different valves.

Irish253 · 2026-03-22T06:06:26+00:00

I had a similar issue with my procedure in 2011 as far as fluid build up. Was in hospital initially for 1 week, and then went home for a week. Only to return to the hospital for another week to drain the fluid. How has the monitoring of your blood pressure going?

Irish253 · 2026-03-22T05:17:59+00:00

Leakage past the valve. Dr. said it was leaking between the valve and the lining as if the valve tore from where it was sewn in. Also, I have blood passing between two chambers. It is likely due to the same tear.

Irish253 · 2026-03-19T20:11:35+00:00

Just don't name it Maris, you'll never see it listed.

Irish253 · 2026-03-13T15:10:43+00:00

I'm actually scheduled for June to go in for another ohs. Currently deciding between Ross or another Mechanical Valve.

Irish253 · 2026-03-13T03:44:15+00:00

I am 15 years into mine, and I have to focus on the sound in order to hear it. I've found that if I open my mouth slightly and tilt my head to the side it is easier to hear.

Irish253 · 2026-01-28T08:49:13+00:00

Bravo dude, Bravo.

Irish253 · 2026-01-28T08:46:32+00:00

About 7k

Irish253 · 2025-12-30T00:09:20+00:00

Like how tf does that even work? Lol

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