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Congratulations, you're ALL an inspirationg, I am so excited about my valve and the possibility of learning to run. 10 months post op and feeling extremely thankful and hopeful about learning to run! Knowing others with heart valve replacements are extremely active is such a huge motivation to...

Hello All, Just wanted to give a quick update. Yesterday I walked a half marathon, my first race EVER and only 10 months post op!!! I was pleased with my time 3:43:52. My cardiologist had me do an exercise test a month ago so he did give me the green light to do the race. I'm sending him a...

Anyone here have any advice for walking a 21K marathon 9 months post op? I know I am in no shape to run but I haven't stopped walking since leaving the hospital post op!!! Longest walk so far has been 14K in approx 3.25 hrs. My cardiologist thinks 9 months is too soon. Advice anyone?

Bina, You made me laugh - twist ties! ROFL ;D

Congrats on making it through OHS. As recommended by all the others, your next focus will be recovery. Best advice, take it slow. Think before you Act. Out of habit I would attempt to do things I did pre-surgery and my body would immediately remind me to stop (via pain) not to mention my...

Hello All, I'm 3 months post-op and was able to get a diagnosis of costochondral inflammation from my surgeon after 6 weeks...he suggested I take NSAIDS to help 5 days on / 5 days off. It's still pretty tender and flares up after exercise and of course as I take on more and more trying to...

Hi Cameron, Mine are definitely hard and I can't move them around. I am leaning towards sternal wires...they dont hurt so i'm not too worried.

Hello Everyone, Thanks a 1,000,000 for all your quick replies I really appreciate your input. It's the openness and sense of sharing that makes this forum so great! Merci beaucoup and best wishes to you all. Lisa ;D

I am 3 months post op for pulmonarvy valve replacement (repair after first surgery for pulmonary stenosis 35+ yrs ago) and have noticed three small hard lumps along the scar. One is located near the top of the scar, another towards the middle and a third near the bottom. I was wondering if this...

Update on return to work Update on return to work Hi Johnny, I am new to the forum, I myself am 3 months post op and returning to work this week. I was curious about your experience back? Any update available yet? Thanks in advance and best wishes.