Yes.

That is my answer to Sally’s question, “Did you lose weight after heart surgery?”

In fact, I lost ALOT of weight after heart surgery. Robyn (my wife) just reminded me that I lost about 15 pounds during the three months after heart surgery. Before surgery, I weighed 187. Then, I dropped to 172. Then, I ate like crazy to fuel my body as it healed. Now, I’m hanging around 192 pounds. I’d like to get back to my pre-surgery weight of 187 - but you probably how tough it is to lose 5 pounds.

So you know, not all patients lose weight after heart surgery. I have spoken to a number of patients that have had the exact opposite occur…. They gain weight.

Regardless of whether you lose or gain weight, the critical element of surgery is that your heart is fixed and your surgery is successful. A few pounds here-or-there won’t kill you, but a faulty valve will.

Keep on tickin!

P.S. Did you lose or gain weight after surgery? If so, please [1] leave a comment!

[2] To learn more about Adam and his heart valve surgery book, click here.