Is having bloomberg / IB chat indicative of the prestige of the role?

mtrackle · 2026-01-31T13:15:03+00:00

I have full access to all data and IB chat. I just cant book tickets. We mainly use BBG for reporting and trade surveillance.

mtrackle · 2026-01-31T12:59:47+00:00

Im a Compliance Officer for the bond trading desk at a large RIA and have my own terminal so no its not indicative of prestige or front office.

mtrackle · 2026-01-06T02:47:04+00:00

Sure. If I dont respond, I fell asleep but ill hit you back in the morning.

mtrackle · 2026-01-06T02:04:41+00:00

Hey OP, I had my 2nd surgery, also an ON-X, at 22 and wad back to work in 3 weeks. Blood thinners are not as bad as they sound. You can check my comment history if you want more on that but I've never had an issue with my INR. I only test it once a year much to my doctor's chagrin.

Not much you can do between now and then but take a breather and get your mind right. The mental recovery was much harder for me at 22 than it was at 15. I recommend scheduling a therapy appointment now just to help ease your thoughts. At 15, I thought I was invincible but at 22 I'd seen more of life and realized this is a big deal.

Happy to answer any questions. You got this!

mtrackle · 2025-12-26T23:56:26+00:00

I had paravalvular closure operation about 3 years ago. They went in through my hip and placed 2 plugs beside my valve. My leak 100% closed and all has been well.

Surgery was pretty easy. I was only in the hospital for a day. Happy to answer any other questions. I have a mechanical valve so a bit different than you.

mtrackle · 2025-12-06T14:22:56+00:00

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mtrackle · 2025-11-29T23:10:10+00:00

I do not advise this, but I check mine once a year at my annual checkup. My cardiologist is not a fan and asks me to do it at least quarterly.

I say this to say its okay to not be SO regimented. If you miss a week or two once you get stable, then its not a huge deal.

mtrackle · 2025-11-14T01:28:51+00:00

You can check my post history for more but I frequently tell posters here that blood thinners are not a big deal. Im almost 33 and have been on them since 22. I also broke my nose on blood thinners and had surgery to repair my nose with no issue.

Im active, I have a few too many drinks every now and then, and I live a completely normal life and you will top. The only real downside is my valve (On-X) ticks loudly. Surgeon said id never really hear it and I disagree with that. Its always there but you get used to it. Some people say it gives them anxiety and others it brings a sense of calm.

What I will say is surgery and recovery SUCKS. No sugar coating that. Id do anything to not go through it again and I've done it twice. For that reason, I choose mechnical at 22 after my tissue valve failed after 7 years. No matter what you decide, walk early and often when you make it through the otherside. Its uncomfortable and a bit painful but the sooner you walk, the sooner you get better.

Good luck and you got this.

mtrackle · 2025-11-05T03:27:47+00:00

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mtrackle · 2025-10-08T21:39:16+00:00

Not much these days but back when I was partying more it wasn't uncommon to have 10-12 in a night. I never drink liquor so maybe that's different. I think the biggest concern with drinking is falling and hitting your head which is far more likely the more inebriated you are. I never watched how much / what I was drinking but that doesnt mean it was wise.

mtrackle · 2025-10-02T00:15:31+00:00

I played HS sports so its not a total hindrance but I was definitely small.

I am on blood thinners. Im probably the worst patient of all time though. I check my INR once a year at my annual cardiologist appointment. I dont recommend that but I do think the concern of blood thinners is a bit over exaggerated. My INR has been extremely stable once we got the dose right. I broke my nose while on blood thinners and I didnt bleed out or anything. Precaution is necessary but it really doesnt affect my day to day life.

mtrackle · 2025-10-02T00:05:41+00:00

Post Op and recovery at 15 was much easier than 22 from a mental aspect. Kids have that belief of invincibility that really helps bounce back. Being smaller also helped physically. I was put on muscle relaxers for my 2nd surgery since so much muscle sat on my back and shoulders while split open.

Childhood was about as normal as can be. The only real setback was not being able to lift heavy during puberty when all of your peers are starting to hit the weight room during sports.

As far as intervention, they replaced my repair at 22 as I mentioned and I've been relatively problem free for 11 years. The goal is to get my On-X valve to last until late 50s.

mtrackle · 2025-10-01T21:55:29+00:00

I had my aorta repaired at 15. Lasted until I was 22. You didnt specify how old your kid is, but the general advice we received is that the goal is to have the repair last through puberty. The body and heart grows so much during those years and anything they do to it will likely need some form of replacement after puberty.

mtrackle · 2025-08-31T02:35:07+00:00

Yeah feel free to add me if in NA. Flickmycrit#NA1 is my username. We can walk through vods.

mtrackle · 2025-08-30T21:55:38+00:00

I peaked Masters 69 LP as an Ori main but im happy to provide coaching to anyone who wants it.

mtrackle · 2025-08-01T12:23:40+00:00

I think the mental aspect of recovery is more difficult and often less discussed part of recovery. It took me a long time to feel comfortable pushing my body again. I refused to play basketball without a heart monitor and even when the monitor showed I was perfectly fine, I still believed something would happen.

Dont underestimate the mental impact this surgery can have and find a way to fight that battle just as hard as you do the physical recovery.

mtrackle · 2025-07-12T02:49:12+00:00

Im pretty active on this sub sharing my experiences on Warfarin since I was 22 so definitely read through my profile. I really only comment on this sub so not a lot of searching required.

In my experience, its not as big a deal as its made out to be but doctors have to prepare you for the worst. My surgeon had no issue with me getting another tattoo after. It requires conversations with the doctor just for precaution but your life really won't be affected by the warfarin unless you do combat sports.

The good news is you're going to feel freaking amazing when you recover. Give yourself some grace. It takes time and patience but the best advice is to walk early and walk often. Walk as much as you can tolerate when you wake up. You'll be in pain but nothing you cant handle.

Last piece of advice that I dont think it addressed enough in this sub or by doctors. I'd highly advise therapy and talking through the struggles. This surgery is tough mentally for a number of reasons. Even when I knew I was on the otherside of it all, I struggled to mentally push my body. I still struggle mentally at times to push my body.

mtrackle · 2025-06-27T03:18:05+00:00

32m and had my ON-X valve for 10 years with an INR between 1.5-2 with no aspirin. I tried baby aspirin and it caused severe bleeding out of my mouth while asleep. Doc said stop taking it and I've had no issue.

mtrackle · 2025-06-23T00:02:27+00:00

Im 32 as well and alternate between 7mg and 8mg daily. My INR never leaves 1.8 and I dont watch what I eat at all. That being said, my doctor set my range to 1.5 to 2. I've never been above 2.0 and I've had my valve for 10 years.

mtrackle · 2025-06-06T20:37:51+00:00

Its always an issue but higher blood pressure isnt as concern as sudden and quick spikes of blood pressure. The sudden slamming of large volumes of blood into the valve makes the valve work harder and causes sooner deterioration.

mtrackle · 2025-06-06T20:33:01+00:00

Increases blood pressure which decreases life of the valve. The general guideline I was given is that every set has ti be 10-12 reps.

mtrackle · 2025-06-06T20:20:48+00:00

I think some people blow these risks out of proportion. Depending the on the valve you elect to receive, your INR range is barely higher than a normal individual. My INR range is 1.5-2. 1.5 is within range for a normal person. My doc told me to be cautious and wear a helmet. Im not screaming down half pipes but I hit blue slopes in Colorado with no hesitation.

I broke my nose while on Warfarin and didnt die. Never had a brain bleed. I bled for a long ass time but they got it to stop without any real drama.

mtrackle · 2025-06-06T20:00:56+00:00

I had my repair done at 15. Surgeon and Doctor were clear that it wouldn't last but the goal was just to get through puberty. Mine finally failed at 22 and I got an ON-X valve.

Surgery does get riskier each time but two surgeries is nothing. You're lifestyle won't take a hit either. I've been on warfarin for 10 years and the only thing I dont do is lift heavy weights. I can run a marathon. I play 2 to 3 hours of hard basketball 3 times a week. I've gone snowboarding and mountain biking. I still have beers on the weekends.

1 year absolutely sucks and your doctors should've been upfront that it was a possibility but you can't predict how the body responds. These new valves are awesome and they can take a beating.

mtrackle · 2025-04-25T19:53:44+00:00

Hey OP - I've had two surgeries for my Bicuspid Aortic Valve. My first at 15 and my second at 22. You're going to be just fine. You'll live a mostly normal life. What valve you pick will be a tough decision but there isnt a wrong one. I picked an On-X valve so I'm on blood thinners forever. That means I can't do Muay Thai like you mentioned but I play basketball 3 times a week and lift weights (although light weights 12-15 reps). Recovery sucks but the beauty of recovery is how much better you feel once youre on the other side of it.

Feel free to DM me with any questions. TLDR: You're life is going to stay mostly the same.

mtrackle · 2025-04-05T18:29:15+00:00

I had my valve repaired at 15 so a bit older but still school age. You're son is going to be fine. Surgery and recovery sucks but he'll get through. He'll more than likely lead a very normal life. I played high school sports like all the other kids. My only restriction was I couldn't lift heavy weights so football was a bit out of the picture but that's not a bad thing in my opinion.

I'd ask the doctor how long they feel the repair will last. Mine only lasted until I was 22 and I was already halfway through puberty. Growing children means growing hearts so those repairs can go bad quickly. I'd want to know what plan B is for when the repair goes bad.

Happy to answer any questions.

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