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Hey Ted, I saw that you're a cyclist in Ct. I grew up in Brooklyn N.Y. and started racing when I was about 15 yrs old. I've continued to ride with a short sabbatical until Jan of this year when I had to be off the bike because of the surgery. I had an aneurysm repaired, my aortic valve replaced, the maze procedure and my left atrium clipped. The surgeon told me to stay off the bike for 12 weeks. I walked during that time and got up to 25 miles a week walking. My first week on the bike I did 60 miles and felt pretty good except for the last day when I did almost 20 miles at about 13 mph avg. I felt that! I will take it a bit slower this week. My cardiologist has me on a Beta Blocker and that is what I think is hurting me. It doesn't let your heart rate go up or recover quickly. I went through this drug once before and I hated it. 

You said you had your surgery over a year ago? What hospital did you go to? I went to Mount Sinai in NY even though I pretty much live in Florida year round now. But my children live in Bergen County NJ and I didn't feel comfortable with anyone in Florida. I'll be riding in NY when I'm up there during the summer. Are you in Southern Ct?  I'll be 73 in July but still ride pretty good. I do about 200-250 miles a week when I'm fit. I have some work to do to get back to where I was but I still need to go easy. How long did it take you to get back to where you

So glad to hear your successful surgery! I am 3 years out since I had the same procedure. It does get better every day! Just pace yourself, complete your cardiac rehab, and you will continue to improve. Take care!!