I am surprised at how "normal" I feel after aortic valve replacement and ascending aorta replacement 6 weeks ago. Low energy at first but now I'm happily spending ...Read more
I am surprised at how "normal" I feel after aortic valve replacement and ascending aorta replacement 6 weeks ago. Low energy at first but now I'm happily spending 30 minutes a day on my recumbent bike in my office.
Marie Myers Great to hear! I felt the same as you- low energy at first, but things got better bit by bit. Sounds ... Read more
Marie Myers Great to hear! I felt the same as you- low energy at first, but things got better bit by bit. Sounds like you have good stamina for 30 minutes on the bike. In time, you may feel like the surgery was in another lifetime...
Lilly Black Kate, the day after my heart valve replacement, I spoke to a friend on the East coast for an hour on ... Read more
Lilly Black Kate, the day after my heart valve replacement, I spoke to a friend on the East coast for an hour on the phone from the hospital! I would never have been able to do that prior to the surgery....so yes, I agree. You can feel the positive effect after your heart valve replacement pretty much immediately! I am so grateful! I wish you a great full recovery :o)