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CU Medallion [58318]
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The day has almost arrived - I go under the knife tomorrow.
Oct 30, 2017, 11:14 AM
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Aortic valve replacement. I posted on here about it a little over a week ago when I found out I needed it, but did not know when the surgery would take place. Just a little nervous, but confident in the doctors and what ever the man upstairs has in in store for me. Even a little excited, in hopes that it will clear up some issues that had been dragging me down as of late and that I will feel a lot better. Hopefully I will be back on here twisting tiddies and spouting knowledge in no time. Until then, Prayers, good vibes, and bad jokes appreciated.
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Hope all goes well.***
Oct 30, 2017, 11:16 AM
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All-TigerNet [12851]
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prayers and Godspeed!
Oct 30, 2017, 11:17 AM
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are you going with Pig or mechanical?
You will be up and around in no time!
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CU Medallion [58318]
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Bovine. They said I could do either pig, cow, or mechanical.
Oct 30, 2017, 11:32 AM
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Mechanical valves last longer, virtually forever, but I'd have to be on blood thinner like coumadin for the rest of my life. Not only is that a pain in the ###, but can be problematic for someone that is as young and active as me, as little bumps and bruises can become huge bruises or even worse (a little bump to the head can cause a hemorrhage). He said they don't do pig valves any more and that bovine valves overall seem to work better. MOOOOOOO!
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All-In [45604]
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You got this
Oct 30, 2017, 11:49 AM
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Hoping for a quick recovery. Remember no opiods.
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CU Medallion [50635]
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Oculus Spirit [78823]
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Lot o points [155513]
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prayers sent, and glad they aren't using pig valves
Oct 30, 2017, 11:19 AM
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anymore. Eating bacon would be strange.
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Heisman Winner [119531]
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Good luck, ST!***
Oct 30, 2017, 11:23 AM
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Good luck dood! We'll be thinking of you! And the good news:
Oct 30, 2017, 11:33 AM
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You won't feel any of this... 
Sirriusly, prayers your way
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Oculus Spirit [80918]
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nood...NSFL
Oct 30, 2017, 11:35 AM
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Its almost lunch time
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Oculus Spirit [80918]
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Lutz..DOOD***
Oct 30, 2017, 11:35 AM
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Oculus Spirit [80918]
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Good luck!
Oct 30, 2017, 11:35 AM
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What do they replace the valve with?
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CU Medallion [58318]
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A cow/bovine valve.***
Oct 30, 2017, 11:36 AM
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Lot o points [155513]
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I thought artificial ones were the standard now?***
Oct 30, 2017, 11:38 AM
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CU Medallion [58318]
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It depends. Mechanical valves last longer but would
Oct 30, 2017, 11:56 AM
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require me to be on "blood thinners" the rest of my life as they are more prone to clotting. My mother had a mechanical valve and was on Coumadin to regulate the coagulation rate of her blood, and it was a nightmare; never could get it and keep it regulated; always too thin, which made her dizzy and faint, or too thick which caused tiny clots resulting in mini-strokes. There is also the risk of small bumps turning into giant bruises or worse, which would be a problem as I have a physical job and hobbies which keep me pretty banged up as it is. Heart doc says that I should get 10-15 years out of a cow valve. Then when the cow valve gives out, I can have a mechanical valve inserted then, which can be done more or less arthroscopically, through the groin like a heart cath.
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Oculus Spirit [79377]
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I'm sure you'll be up and mooooving in no time!***
Oct 30, 2017, 11:39 AM
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Lot o points [155513]
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that was udderly stupid.***
Oct 30, 2017, 11:40 AM
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Oculus Spirit [79377]
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This is clearly a case of bovine intervention.***
Oct 30, 2017, 11:44 AM
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Moo
Oct 30, 2017, 11:45 AM
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Lot o points [155513]
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I'm just trying to leather this storm of bad puns.***
Oct 30, 2017, 11:46 AM
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Oculus Spirit [79377]
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I'm not sure why you have beef***
Oct 30, 2017, 11:57 AM
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Wow, cud this get any worse?***
Oct 30, 2017, 12:27 PM
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All-In [47637]
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Valve?
Oct 30, 2017, 11:54 AM
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Oculus Spirit [80918]
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wrong location.
Oct 30, 2017, 12:00 PM
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Everybody knows that's a ball valve.
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Hope all goes well!! Report back***
Oct 30, 2017, 11:53 AM
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Oculus Spirit [93582]
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A valve job isn't a big deal.
Oct 30, 2017, 11:55 AM
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They'll just pull the intake, exhaust and remove the head. I think getting a new valve instead of trying to reseat the one you burnt by setting your timing too low is the better option.
I know you old guys like to turn your distributors back to make everyone believe you have a big camshaft but the results is usually a burnt valve.
I hope you get yourself a real camshaft and your valves seat well. I never figured out what a 'fullrace,' cam was.
Prayers for your plight.
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Oculus Spirit [80918]
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All 1/4 mile.
Oct 30, 2017, 12:01 PM
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Not just the 1/8.
HTH
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CU Medallion [54758]
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While I'm sure eveything will turn out just fine, maybe you
Oct 30, 2017, 12:12 PM
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should leave us your SSN/bank account/scok information for safe keeping...
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All-In [45047]
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I'LL HAVE YOU KNOW ONE THING,
Oct 30, 2017, 12:28 PM
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THIS IS THE NEW JUNGE AND WE'RE NOT ALLOWED TO TWIST TIDDIES ANYMORE!
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All-In [34823]
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Keep us posted, my good man.
Oct 30, 2017, 12:32 PM
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We will remember you in our prayers.
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All-TigerNet [13764]
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Don't forget to write
Oct 30, 2017, 12:34 PM
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"Do not remove" on your junk in Sharpie.
Hope all goes well!
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