Living With An On-X AAP Mechanical Heart Valve 5 Year Review And Update

Here is a an update on my On-X AAP after 5 years. If you or someone you know is getting ready to have a valve replacement and need someone to talk to please IM me on r3dn3ckbrewing I would be happy to talk to you, pray with you or even just lend you and ear! Thanks, and God Bless! Robert
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[@ItsNachoChannel]

Happy Anniversary, and I wish you many more. Thank you for sharing.

[@Miamijohnny]

Brother.. I finally find someone who has the on-x valve and has the same issue as me The TICKING is so loud. I had my 2nd open heart in 2015 for my first aortic valve replacement. I did tons of research into valves and chose the On-X for many reasons, 1st being the FDA approved lower Coumadin levels. 2nd their website stated that the valve was quieter than other valves. 3rd the safety that doesn’t allow for tissue to grow on the flap of the valve causing it to malfunction. I was the first patient to receive this valve in one of the largest hospitals in Miami, FL. Don’t get me wrong by any means.. I feel truly blessed to be here with my family and loved ones and it’s a blessing to even have this valve. But, this TICKING has caused me to have severe anxiety, insomnia and even caused me issues with my marriage as I have to now let my wife go to sleep first, then I can come into the room to lay down and sleep. The ticking is so loud in a quiet bedroom to the point that my wife could not fall a sleep as it was louder than one of those ticking bedside clocks. I honestly thought I had a malfunctioning valve or that i got a valve with an issue. I followed up with all my doctors and even the nurses have told me they have never heard a valve so loud and have had many patients with the st jude valves that you can’t hear. Anyway, it’s good to vent a little about this issue. I am Thankful to God in everything he’s given me and I know the ticking is a life adjustment that I must learn to live with for the rest of my life. But, to any future valve patients.. take your time to choose your valve and just know that these on-x valves which I believe now go by another name since the company was sold are extremely loud and that should be a factor to consider. God Bless you all! Johnny

[@R3dN3cK]

Miamijohnny 305 my wife and I have to sleep with a fan running and a recording of crickets chirping to be able to go to sleep. I do enjoy getting in to elevators and seeing people try to figure out where the sound is coming from! Thanks for your comment. If you ever want to talk PM me on Facebook.com/R3dn3ckbrewing

[@thereisonlyonelordgod]

Glad to see both of you are doing well. At least you know it's still working🙏🏽 what INR are you kept at?

[@Miamijohnny]

Thank you.. I keep my INR between 2-3 but it can be lower with the on-x valve. I keep it a little high because besides my aortic valve, I have A-Fib and Tachycardia at random times. Better be safe than sorry. I did have a complication that was only found 3 years later.. when they sow on the valve to your aorta, the body recognizes that it’s a foreign body and seals the valve by growing tissue all around the valve thus sealing it in place. Due to some issue.. mine didn’t seal completely and I had a pretty bad leak on one of the sides of the valve between the aorta wall and the valve. Due to this I was still have dizzy spells, didn’t have energy and I thought it was the recovery process so just go with it. Finally after going in monthly to the ER for a year, they locate this leak. By this time it was a bad leak and they were telling me I might need to have another open heart which would me my 3rd. Thank God a really good doctor that dedicates himself to valve repairs was able to go Into my heart by catheter and plug up the leak and almost eliminated the entire leak. I only have a very small leak now and heart and valve are functioning great.

[@Miamijohnny]

Another thing.. I monitor my INR at home and do it once a month mostly, twice to three times a month if I happen to consume a lot of vitamin K

[@johnwinnard5589]

I’m hard of hearing, thank god. Lol

[@sirensofgahannaOhio]

Awesome video sir. I am going to have the same exact procedure done in October and I’m scared. After watching this video, it put my nerves at ease a little.

[@R3dN3cK]

Good to hear, that's why I made it! I you need to talk please send me your info through a PM on my Channels Facebook page. It's listed in the description. I would be happy to talk with you. In the mean time I'll be praying for you.

[@thereisonlyonelordgod]

@@R3dN3cK 🙏🏽

[@michaelyoung5528]

The ticking is definitely loud, but it's also a constant reminder that I am still alive. It's awkward during prayer time at church when it's really quiet and my clicks are very audible. haha I got my On-X in November of 2022 and have felt great ever since. Despite having open-heart surgery, I felt good enough to go back to work within a week of my surgery and have been rocking and rolling ever since. You're just shy of 10 years now, so hopefully all is still well. Take care!

[@harleybrew8058]

congrats R3dn3ck!! 17

[@R3dN3cK]

Thank You! 17 Brother!

[@Kronkus36Outdoors]

I had 2 open heart surgery's First one was in 2010 at the age of 34 and they installed a tissue valve in me. Which failed in 2015 and now have a On-x mechanical in. 5 years later, So far so good !

[@R3dN3cK]

I have mine 8 years next month. Glad your doing good! Thanks for sharing.

[@Miamijohnny]

Kronkus - any sound issues with your on-x valve? Ticking noise? Glad to hear you’re doing good.

[@Kronkus36Outdoors]

@@Miamijohnny I cant hear anything but my daughter and sister can hear it once in awhile. I can feel the ticking in the roof of my mouth though, lol !

[@R3dN3cK]

@@Kronkus36Outdoors So weird, I can feel it in the roof of my mouth too!

[@donelwart676]

Hope to see many more of these anniversary videos brother, god bless!

[@R3dN3cK]

Thanks Don!

[@mackjulian]

wow, about 4 years ago this past December I had an Aortic Aneurysm that was found for some chest pain and I had the aoritic throat replaced and the valve. At first it was load but over time I rarely notice it. I couldn't tell ya what model it is but it was a small little valve made out of some kinda of cobalt steel the Doc said and should last a lifetime. My last yearly CT checkup should an increasing false lumen and they are probably going to go back in a repair it - on my aorta again. They think it's from marfan's syndrome. Probably the end of the summer, sill do another CT. I see you're a UT fan. I remember going to their games when I was a kid, I finished HS in Loudon TN, Parents are from Loudon and Lenoir City just South of Knoxville. Well, here's to a life of Metoprolol and Warfarin! :)

[@R3dN3cK]

Good luck with your next CT. PM me if you ever need anyone to talk to. #GoBigOrange

[@Miamijohnny]

@R3d N3ck how you holding up brother? How’s it been going with the valve? Hope all is well!

[@victorbitter583]

Good stuff mate. They don't call it a ticker for nothin eh? Cheers R3d.

[@R3dN3cK]

Thanks Vic! 17 Brother!

[@cesarpunski]

You know, when I woke up from my surgery and I heard the ticking at first I was like wtf is that? Then I thought oh that must be my heart valve. Then finally I decided that ticking is a part of me so I shouldn’t let it bother me. Hope that helps. Have a great day. Got my on-x 2/11/21

[@Thanks-Again]

heck, i get anxious in situations where i can't hear it now. you might catch me pausing at a club or concert to hear it. had it since 08

[@cesarpunski]

@@Thanks-Again I feel that

[@FaithFitFinance]

Where did you have your surgery? I noticed in one of your other videos that your heart pillow was like mine that they give you. I had my procedure done at St. Thomas west in Nashville.

[@R3dN3cK]

My first surgery was at the old Baptist Hospital in Knoxville in 2006. The picture on my video was from my last surgery in 2012 at Parkwest in Knoxville.

[@FaithFitFinance]

Awesome brother. I actually live in Knoxville so I know exactly where you are talking about.

[@oldgoldchevelle]

I got an On-x aap about 5 weeks ago. It was a re-do open heart. Its loud, but it doesn't bother me. Sometimes it sounds like Poprocks candy in my throat lol

[@R3dN3cK]

oldgoldchevelle LOL, you know when I first got mine I had the same thought. I’m going back under the knife in 4 weeks. I’m having electrical problems. Lucky it’s not open heart for a change. They can do my ablation by cath.

[@oldgoldchevelle]

@@R3dN3cK so can you feel it misfiring and jumping around?

[@R3dN3cK]

When I go into Afib I can feel it. Not fun!

[@thereisonlyonelordgod]

@@R3dN3cK hope it went well!

[@ganchoivanov1713]

Hey man, I'd like to ask you something about this OnX valve but KZbin messages are no longer a thing and your email in your profile kicks back as non existent. Where can I contact you?

[@R3dN3cK]

I would be happy to help anyway I can. Find me on Facebook at: facebook.com/R3dN3cKBrewing/

[@rcdixon76]

I'll need another valve replacement surgery soon. I had a Ross Procedure in 2012 to repair a bicuspid aortic valve. I'm still very active at 47 and sure hate the idea of open heart surgery every 8-10 years. Starting to look at mechanical valves which brought me here. I love your attitude, how are things holding up?

[@R3dN3cK]

Sorry, it took me 2 days to get back with you. I've been out of town and I just saw your post. I'm doing great! I would love to talk to you more one on one. If you'll send me an IM on Facebook with your contact info I'll be happy to get in touch with you.

[@thereisonlyonelordgod]

I was also considering Ross since I am 35, for severe AV Regurg. But after looking on ONx if I could stay at INR 1.9 I think it's the better choice for me. Along with a low cholesterol low fat diet to help prevent strokes.

[@rcdixon76]

@@thereisonlyonelordgod I received my ON-x on July 27th and quickly adjusted to the ticking. I recovered very fast and was playing racquetball and running in 8 weeks. I'm not lifting heavy for 1 year (Dr's orders) but do anything I want. My INR goal is 1.8-2.5 and I'm always at 1.9-2.1. I wish I would've done the ON-x for my first surgery instead of Ross. Managing food is easy and I do enjoy wine quite often. Robert was an excellent source of information for me - thanks Robert!!

[@thereisonlyonelordgod]

@@rcdixon76 That's awesome Chris! I will be definitely going with the ON-X Valve rather than the Ross. 1.9 to 2.1 sounds great! Looking to have it done next month. Thank you for the advice!

[@rcdixon76]

@@thereisonlyonelordgod Good luck. You can also ask your Dr. about the clinical trials currently going on for the On-x valve for "Eluquis." Once this blood thinner is approved, INR testing will not be required. This is one of the reasons I went for the On-x. I understand Eliquis is a bit expensive but it will make INR management a breeze. The main benefit of the On-x is of course the durability. I hope to get 100 years out of it! ;-)

[@akshatdhawan3511]

Hlo sir I want ask it has been two years my father has mechanical mitral valve replacement is it safe should I worry however everything is going good since two years life expectancy of mechanical valve can you tell me

[@R3dN3cK]

Well, I'm at 8 1/2 years with mine. And I'm still going strong. I don't know your father's exact situation but based on mine I would say he will be just fine for years to come! If you would like to talk more just send me a PM on Facebook with your contact info and I would be happy to talk more.

[@agnesudofia8644]

Pls I want to know do u need to visit Dr often my husband is going for mechanical valve and am worried

[@R3dN3cK]

I only see my cardiologist once a year now. I would be happy to talk to you one-on-one if you like. If you'll go to my FB page and send me your contact info I'll be happy to speak with you.

[@jamesgreenlee518]

Had my ON-X mech valve installed in Feb 2010, noise has never been a problem for me since the first month, as I recall. I forget its presence, other than for the daily dosage of Warfarin required. Only once during the first ten years did my PT/INR level require a visit and overnight stay in the emergency room. Since then I am extra-careful with my dosaging. Wishing all who are considering the valve and those who have received one the very best of success. Just a note to all, I am soon turning 79 years old and will be looking forward to 89.