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I also strongly recommend the rehab; it is great to be monitored. I started rehab at 7 weeks post op (I am nine weeks post op now) and am on session #5. My routine includes: Warm up on bike, Stretching, Treadmill, arm cycle, bike w/arms and legs, then arms only, legs only, then treadmill...

Lorie - Glad to hear everything is going as planned. How can you even consider going back home once you been in our Southern California winter? (hahaha) Best of luck on a continued uneventful recovery. - Jim

Picture of the Reunion Group Picture of the Reunion Group The "reunion" was held today, a bright, sunny day in Temecula and was attended by Debbie (Debbie - 1/24/08 scheduled surgery), Resqrn (Mike - 8/2005 surgeries), and Starrman (Jim - 11/8/07 surgery). We had a very good discussion of...

I will be meeting Debbie tomorrow and maybe a few others for lunch tomorrow and will make sure she gets your message. All my best for your recovery! - Jim

The more the merrier. I will be there in the Hawaiian shirt. :cool:

Lorie - Thrilled to hear of the continued good news and already on the computer. Hoping for a continued noneventful recovery for you and your family. - Jim :cool: P.S. Those lung tubes are nasty!

Good luck Brian - Seven days from now this will be behind you and you will be home! Prayers and good wishes to you - Jim

As part of my pre-op procedures, I had an angiogram three days before my initially scheduled surgery. I was told this was to see if I had any arteries that needed work which would either be addressed then or during the valve surgery if a bypass was indicated. My angiogram was performed under...

Outstanding news - Pooping challenges and hot/cold flashes; I had them both! Your body is adjusting. If I could mention just one thing, do what the medical folks tell you and not overdo. My shoulders and neck still hurt a bit and I am nine weeks post op and I just started a cardiac...

Continuing great news - In a couple days, all those tubes will be gone and things will be even brighter. The first couple days are pretty tough but the feeling of being so thrilled to have the surgery behind you got me through them. Continued good thoughts for an uneventful hospital stay. All...

Arron and Lorie - Excellent news! Thanks for the update. We are praying for an absolutely uneventful recovery and keeping her valve is icing on the cake. - Jim :cool:

Welcome Sarah - I knew at some point that I would need my valve and root replaced for six years, but when the cardiologist finally said it was time, it was a big shock. There was a 77 day delay between that day and my surgery for work reasons and then a cold and then the Southern California...

From the reading before my surgery, Carbo-medics has been installed in 600,000 applications with a zero structural failure rate. Its lifespan is 100-400 years. I think you are in good company. Best of luck with the recovery; take it slow and easy and don't rush. All the best - Jim P.S. I...

Prayers for you now as you are in surgery. We will see you on the other side. Blessings to your family. :D - Jim

I am eight weeks post-op today and am starting my cardiac rehab tomorrow at the hospital. I think everyone's recovery is a little different but from reading these boards, it is a relief to hear that alot of people have the same symptoms that I still do - more awareness of their heartbeat, chest...

I am in San Diego area as well. Look forward to any further details on this. It will be nice to get out and about. _______________________________ Jim Bicuspid Aortic Valve Diagnosis - 2001 Aortic Mechanical Valve Replacement of a Bicuspid Valve 11/07 Aortic Root Replacement 11/07...

I am just starting my cardiac rehab at the hospital and it has been seven weeks since the big day for aortic valve and root replacement. This is what my cardiologist highly suggested; so I do it with a smile! - Jim

Great News on Your Recovery Great News on Your Recovery Seven weeks down the road and a positive attitude going in and coming out helps alot. Beginning cardiac rehab very soon and look forward to testing the limits under heart monitoring and professional supervision. Cardiologist cleared me...