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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm, Atrial Fibrillation

Member Since: January 13, 2015

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Paul Fodor got a guestbook from Ole Bore

11 years ago (February 5, 2015)

Paul, I was lucky to be asymptomatic before surgery and continue that way. Most of my recovery is centered around my cardio exercise, starting the day after surgery walking the halls. At the time, I was lucky to not have any issues (afib, shortness of breath, etc.) except lack of... Read more.

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Paul Fodor

Ole - interestingly I usually feel great today my sternum has driven me crazy and had a few moments of being winded... Before the operation I was completely symptomatic but I do have residuals. I was just debating whether I should workout tomorrow and decided I will but really force... Read more.

Paul Fodor

By the way thanks for the advice my real frustration is a lack of people telling what I am experiencing is normal or not and ensuring that my recovery is being done correctly.

Ole Bore

it's completely normal. although nothing is truly normal post surgery... :)

Paul Fodor

Thanks Ole... Ended up sleeping in today felt my body was begging me. Tomorrow I will go out on the road and ride a 40-50km ride at leisure pace. Prior to the operation I was doing 40km in 1h05min so I figure 40-50leisure will be 2hrs... Gulp. :)

Paul Fodor got a guestbook from Bob M

11 years ago (January 20, 2015)

Hi Paul, my Phase II cardio rehab process includes a baseline of my weight at the beginning of the week, a baseline of my pulse, a warm up with stretches, then 3 pieces of equipment to increase my pulse, and then a cool down with stretches again. The equipment includes... Read more.

Paul Fodor

Thanks Bob! I am now getting back on my bike on Wednesday and will start a daily regiment of 30-45 min of low impact riding and gradually rebuild to my original training level which was an average of 1.5hrs per day. I like your program... I will discuss that with... Read more.

Paul Fodor got a guestbook from Janet Garland

11 years ago (January 18, 2015)

Hey Paul! I see we had the same doctor perform our surgery, Dr. Allan Stewart!! Isn't he great.

Paul Fodor

Hi - yes he is - probably one of the most pragmatic doctors I have ever met! I am going to see if I can get him to join me on a European triathlon in 2016!

Janet Garland

Awesome!

Paul Fodor

Janet - how about joining us in Europe in 2016 for the same? :)

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