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Hi Herb! Pump fog: It was week two when I was sitting on the side of the bed flipping through Instagram posts when it suddenly occurred to me that I didn't know where I was or why I was in this room that felt very familiar. There was no panic. It took about an hour to come back and left me...

Hi Chuck, What kind of incision did you have?

Hi Michael Re" heart surgery can have long term effects on a number of hormonal systems. " Can you provide any links? Big thanks John

I will be interested in reading responses to this . I haven't had an emotional reaction to my heart surgery yet , but I have had enduring reactions to other experiences. I think there are a few other 'eyes' in us besides 'I' that are, experiencing and re-evaluating what is precious in life...

Hi Chuck. What kind of incision did you have?

I was at my computer (working and social media) the second week post op BUT I stayed 3 weeks at a rehab. There, on a daily basis, waking an hour, stationary 1/2 Hr, and light stretching and breathing an Hr a day became the focus. In the second month, I was at home and the routine became more...

Is that you in the photo?

"turns out it was the valve and an undetected (and would soon have been fatal) aneurysm." Sun of a gun, we have to be vigil!

I will blow my horn one more time for all newcomers wondering what to expect post op: My 28k bike time is now down to 1H25min and at this point it is the limitation of the bike , I have run out of gears. I also spent a couple of days cutting a tree up and splitting the wood...........no sweat...

“We have two lives and the second begins when you realize you only have one.” Confucius (apparently) !!!Love that!

Thanks Chuck, this board has been invaluable!

Back to biking update; I am riding a vintage downhill GT LTS mountain bike.......It is a slow on flats and hills but great exercise and I love all the suspension:Now THAT Was a Bike: 1995 GT LTS - Pinkbike My first outing on my regular 28k dirt road circuit I had a time of 1hr 53.......which I...

"several posters will take offense to this..." I hope not! I asked him if it would be good for 10 to 15 years , 20 was his response. I would be happy if it lasts till I am 80 and if I am still alive in 12 years a tarv would be fine. Fingers crossed! ...............Anyway , we already know...

Yup, good stuff Chuck. Considering the tricuspid link I will get the LPa test too

Of interest; https://www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/experimental-drug-lowers-lipoproteina-a-suspect-in-heart-attacks

"First of all, it’s important to know that Lp(a) levels are inherited – they’re unrelated to diet, exercise, obesity, and lifestyle." https://thefhfoundation.org/high-lipoprotein-a-101#:~:text=First%20of%20all%2C%20it's%20important,of%20heart%20attack%20and%20stroke.

They told us to cough too. I was lucky; the second day a huge gob of junk came up and that was it. It took one of my neighbors about two weeks to get it out .....whatever it is/was.......painful

heart rate reduction from 148 to last time only 136. sounds good? Are you getting the same workout done? 250km/wk cycling sounds great! What are you riding?

I got a calcification-resistant Edwards Inspiris , size 23mm . My surgeon said it should last 20 years or until I am 98, then he will install a TVAR ........... https://www.edwards.com/devices/heart-valves/inspiris-resilia

Of interest, general info on calcification; https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery-blog/2016/09/15/calcification/#:~:text=Most%20valves%20become%20calcified%20by,the%20rest%20of%20the%20body.&text=An%20inflammation%20can%20occur%20on,blood%20stream%20which%20promotes%20calcification.