Deena Z John, I am doing really well! It's been a bit over three years since my surgery that was similar to ... Read more
Deena Z John, I am doing really well! It's been a bit over three years since my surgery that was similar to yours. The incision is barely noticeable, but more importantly my heart is definitely stronger. Cardiac rehab helped a lot, particularly because I felt safe pushing my cardio exercises there, rather than by myself at a fitness center or at home. It took about 14 months to feel the complete recovery, so be patient with yourself.
Dr. Christopher Heid is a leading cardiac surgeon at UT Southwestern in Dallas, Texas who specializes in heart valve repair and replacement operations.