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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: January 7, 2017

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James Roberts got a guestbook from Ruth joy

1 year ago (November 26, 2024)

Hi James , I could check my own INR at home but I prefer to go to the phlebotomy dept at the hospital . I have an appointment sent through , so am always there for an early appt. and go straight in , just a few mins and Iâ€™m... Read more.

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James Roberts got a guestbook from Ruth joy

1 year ago (November 25, 2024)

Hi James , I have a mechanical mitral valve . Have had it for over four years . There is a lot of scaremongering and misinformation about warfarin and diet . I eat plenty of green leafy veg and live a normal life . Many heart warriors who have had... Read more.

James Roberts

Thanks. Good to know. Are you able to check your INR levels at home or do you go to a clinic?

Rita Savelis

I agree with Ruth. I've had 2 mechanical valves (aortic and mitral) for almost 10 years now (since age 53). I eat everything in moderation. I have not changed my diet at all and don't think about what I eat. I get my INR checked about once a month. It... Read more.

James Roberts

Thanks!

James Roberts got a guestbook from Ben Hyman

9 years ago (March 23, 2017)

Hey James, I'm just getting through my first week post op from Robotic Mitral Valve repair. It's been a challenge but I'm getting through it. It sounds like 6 weeks is the magic number before you started feeling normal. I'm hoping to get back to work in 4 weeks. What... Read more.

James Roberts

Hi Ben, as you had Robotic MVR, I'd imagine your recovery will be a bit quicker then mine, so you may well start feeling much better after 4 weeks and am going to wait a couple more weeks. I guess it depends what your job is. If it's not too... Read more.

Ben Hyman

Hey James...so far so good. Only problem I'm noticing is incision pain and lighthededness upon standing from a seated or lying position. This is only my first week post op. Hopefully things will improve next week