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8 years ago (July 25, 2018)

My wife Jeannie and myself, after a triathlon in Luray, VA.

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8 years ago (July 25, 2018)

I had open surgery on June 25th to replace my aortic valve with a tissue valve(I had a leaky bicuspid valve before) and had ascending aortic replacement due to an aneurism on my aorta. I'm 66 and going into this surgery I was an endurance athlete. The aneurism was discovered... Read more.

Sandy Laine

8 years ago (July 25, 2018)

I didn't feel anything when they told me I was in a-fib in the hospital and during cardiac rehab - and I am pretty sure mine resolved itself within 6-7 weeks after surgery. I have read about a LOT of different experiences with a-fib on this site - GOOD LUCK... Read more.

Rita Savelis

8 years ago (July 26, 2018)

Sorry about the afib. It's really too common. Once the afib clears, and you have a few more months with surgery behind you, your resting heart rate should slow down. It may never be back at 48 (wow!!) but your heart's been through a lot. I know that people who... Read more.

Linda Richards

8 years ago (July 26, 2018)

you guys look amazing!!

Linda Richards

8 years ago (July 26, 2018)

I am going on 3 years in March?

Gil Solomon

8 years ago (July 27, 2018)

I'm also a 66 year old triathlete bicuspid valve s/p AVR and TAA graft, April 11, just getting back into training. Check out Facebook pages for Ironheart, Cardiac athletes and also https://www.drjohnm.org and https://www.athletesheart.org. All give advice for athletes including atrial fibrillation, which is common after OHS and also... Read more.