Blog - CoagCompanion

❤️The Beginning

My Story: Three Heart Surgeries in Four Months

Born with a heart valve defect, I grew up knowing surgery was in my future. 32 years later, I faced three open-heart surgeries in four months - Ozaki procedure, On-X valve, then emergency surgery for endocarditis. This is my story.

Living with a Mechanical Valve

What it's really like living with a mechanical heart valve. The clicking sound, the warfarin, the anxiety, and finding peace with your new normal.

What I Wish I Knew About Warfarin From Day One

Practical advice for warfarin patients from someone who learned the hard way. Diet, testing, symptoms to watch for, and managing the anxiety.

The Supplement Truth Nobody Tells Warfarin Patients

Why more vitamins might hurt you, and the one supplement you probably actually need. What I learned about supplements when you're on warfarin for life.

Protecting Your Bones on Lifelong Warfarin: The K2 Question

Why long-term warfarin affects bone health, the calcium paradox, and what you can actually do about it. I'm 32 and planning to be on warfarin for 40+ years.

Alcohol and Warfarin: Why I Decided to Quit

The science behind alcohol and anticoagulation - bleeding risks, the brain connection, and why I decided to eliminate this unnecessary variable. I want to be fit at 70.