Congrats on living long enough to get to know us, SM.:cheers:

ok, thats pretty cool. technology CAN be a wonderous thing, cant it? congrats on 20 prosperous (living-wise) years.

my lil bro is semi-cyborg as well.....but mostly plates and screws holding on his various and abundant abused parts. its kinda fun to stick fridge magnets to him though

I believe this was an ER storyline some years ago, except it did not turn out quite so well. Congratulations!

Hee hee, I was a milk fiend before the surgery, but I'm glad the moo juice hasn't impaired the valve's functionality.

In theory, the valve can last as long as I do. But in practice, there's just not enough evidence to know for sure because these valves haven't been around long enough to find out. I certainly hope I never have to get my chest ripped open again. Once was plenty! :eek:

BTW, in case anyone is interested, I have a St. Jude's valve.

So glad you're here! :snap:

Stick around for a another 20-40-60 if you please.

tee hee hee

Happily, my valve is made out of carbon and Dacron, so I am non-ferrous and do not set off metal detectors.

Well now.

I'm glad you're here and hope you are for many more 20's. :)

Live long and prosper! :snap:

When I hear "Dacron" I instantly think of hideous 70's clothing. Is your valve paisley, or have daisies on it?