Wendy's Posts

It's been about a year and a half since my valve replacement. I still workout on my exercise bike at least 3 times a week and do a strength and weight class twice a week. I just went to my 35th class reunion recently and boogied the night away. I still am trying to eat well, it's tough around christmas with all the temptations. I am so glad I had the surgery and got a new lease on life.

I'm about 4 1/2 months post op. from a mechanical aortic valve replacement. This week I graduated from my cardiac rehab class with flying colors. I lost 20 pounds and decreased my body fat significantly. I learned a lot there and will miss the nurses and fellow rehabers who now feel like family. Now I'm on my own. I'll keep this up with walking and buying an exercise bike. I also want to buy one of those heart rate watches. Does anyone have any recomendations? Good luck to everyone who's coming out of heart valve surgery. You can do it. You will feel so much better too.

Wow I can't believe it's been 10 weeks already. Went to the cardiolgist on Monday. My echo was good and everything normal so I'm going back to work next week. I've been trying to build up my stamina because I know I will be tired next week. Cardiac rehab Mon. Wed. and Thurs. after work and I went back to my exercise class on Tues. and Fri. They were all so glad to see me back. I started back with lower weights and modified push ups and planks but I'm just happy to start being myself again. I will take it easy and will not stress back at work. My well being is more important. Well back to the real world.