u/CptGlitterButtx

I am 5 weeks out from my Bentall procedure, so the world of Warfarin is still new to me. Unfortunately I will miss out on this hunting season in Florida, deer and turkey. Turkey hunting is what I live for every year!

If anyone has had a mechanical valve replaced and is on Warfarin and is into hunting, did the blood thinners change your ability to hunt?

I usually shoot a 7mm-08 for deer season, or bow hunt, and a 12 ga with turkey shot for turkey. They bow I am not so worried about once I get healing out of the way. But with the rifle and shotgun, I am curious to know whether I am going to need to invest in lighter hardware due to potential bruising.

Any life experiences would be great! Thanks in advance.

Here it is at midnight. I have been suffering from old man syndrome for as long as I can remember and am in bed and asleep by 9:00-9:30 every night. But since having a Bentall procedure and having an On-X valve installed I am starting to think sleep is a UFC match that I am losing repeatedly.

Recovery has been a breeze compare to what I thought it was going to be. But this valve is driving me nuts. After doing some reading I guess it’s a combination of the valve and the Dacron graft that causes an echo effect.

It’s not the “sound” that is killing me though. It’s feeling it. I am laying in bed trying to sleep and when I inhale I feel it start thumping like it is getting ready for a drum solo on my neck. I have tried melatonin, I have tried a pillow on my chest, trazadone, but still team no sleep.

Just for reference this will be my 5th week post surgery. Any ideas or suggestions? If you can help me sleep I will love you long time!