Hi, I had my aortic valve replaced with a mechanical valve on June 23rd. I was fortunate enough to have a robotically assisted surgery and the valve was repaired ...Read more
Hi, I had my aortic valve replaced with a mechanical valve on June 23rd. I was fortunate enough to have a robotically assisted surgery and the valve was repaired through small incisions under my breast and on my side....so they didn't have to crack me open and no zipper scar. I'm headed back to work this Monday and feel fully recovered. Any weight lifters out there? Would love to learn about people that lifted heavy before their surgeries and how they got back to their weight lifting routines.
Gene M I'm an old, heavy weight lifter. I've had two SVR's. Full open heart stuff. I think I was back in the ... Read more
Gene M I'm an old, heavy weight lifter. I've had two SVR's. Full open heart stuff. I think I was back in the gym within a month. At reduced weights of course. You'll be back soon.
Adam Pick Wow Angela! Sounds like the robotic AVR was a great therapy for you. Congrats! I’m curious… Who d ... Read more
Adam Pick Wow Angela! Sounds like the robotic AVR was a great therapy for you. Congrats! I’m curious… Who did your surgery?
Adam Pick Also, here's a story about Pedro Mejias, a professional power lifter that you might want to check out ... Read more
Adam Pick Also, here's a story about Pedro Mejias, a professional power lifter that you might want to check out - https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery-blog/2015/03/23/patient-success-stories-dr-allan-stewart/
David Buchanan Hey that is great news. I’m about to go through the same surgery in the middle of September exactly ... Read more
David Buchanan Hey that is great news. I’m about to go through the same surgery in the middle of September exactly the same type of operation here in Australia. It’s great to know you’ve recovered so quickly.
Gene M As a two time SAVR veteran, I’m happy for you.
