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Great work mate, glad to hear that you are feeling better physically and emotionally. My cardiac rehab team gave me similar advise in regards to exercise. They wanted me to do interval training where I push myself to the limit. I'm not an expert in these field and completely trusted them. They...

You should be fine Coach. Once discharged I could easily walk the 2 flights of stairs to my bedroom. I wasn't sprinting up them but never had any issues. I agree with Ski girl, dont count yourself as a sick person, dont make excuses get on with life. If you mope about the house not moving it...

Clay makes a great point. They dont recommend that we have this operation because everything is OK with our health. Dont get me wrong, its not a walk in the park. Its a envasive procedure but its low risk. My surgeon told me that in terms of life expectancy, once I've had my valve replacement...

Welcome to the board hubb1972, Its great to hear that your surgery went well and your recovery is going generally smoothly to date.

I think the key is to focus on the positives. For me it was a no brainer to get my AVR when compared to the alternative of not getting it done. I am 6 weeks post Op today and while a few years older than you (39). I have two very young children and also opted for a mechanical valve. The risks...

Really sorry to hear about your set back mate, all the best with your recovery second time around. Take care of yourself. Cromey

Matt, its easy to tell that you have an excellent attitude. To go through what you have and be so positive will stand you in good steed in your recovery. Its great to hear that you are getting better and stronger each day, keep up the recovery but remember to rest when your body tell you to...

Thanks Skepic49 and Stenis Osis, its a good point you raise regarding not overdoing it. I couldn't obviously put in every detail, but my orders have been to push myself up until the point I can no longer talk comfortably while walking. In reality my speed has decreased over the last 3 days...

Thanks for posting Mark, it is great to hear that my post has been beneficial for you. All the best for tomorrow, I look forward to hearing how your recovery is going when you feel up to posting. Just remember that even the first couple of days will be tough, just ride it out, keep a positive...

Thanks Greg and Duffey. One thing that I didn't mention is that I'm still getting used to this ticking sound :)

Hi all, When I was in the waiting room I found recovery update emails useful so thought it would only fair to repay the favour and post my surgery and recovery experience to date. Hopefully it will give some in the waiting room a little insight. Firstly I am a 39 year old who was born with a...

Anne, if you are concerned there is always the options of a walk in A&E. They will be able to assess it for you. Personally unless its something that continued to weep and get worse I wouldn't be concerned about it and would wait until Wednesday. But you need to do whatever you require to ease...

All the best Deb, look forward to hearing about your recovery when you are back online. Dave x

Hi Lyn, Fortunately I wasn't born with a complex congenital heart defect. I like to think that I was born with 3 minor issues but all were serious enough to require surgery. I have (or had I should say) mitral valve stenosis, a Bicuspid aortic valve and a Coarctation of the aorta (which...

It really depends on if you have any complications, so you probably wont know until the time unfortunately. I'm second day home after discharge and insisted that my family head out to the park this afternoon because its such a beautiful day. They have been gone 5 hours so far and I am...

Hi MrsBray, I'm 39 and had my AVR surgery 6 days ago. In the lead up my Surgeon was strongly advising a mechanical valve because of my age and lifestyle. His preference however had no impact on my decision as I had already investigated and made up my own mind. Everyone has valid reasons why...

All the best Debby, I have my AVR scheduled for the 8th Feb so while I'd like to say I'll be thinking of you. I'll be preoccupied :)

Hi Palegirl, I'm scheduled in at St Thomas's Hospital which is also where my consultant is based. I'm also with Bupa, however private or on the NHS it would have been all the same people completing the operation in my instance. In regards to Betablockers, I am on atenolol 50mg daily and while...

Hi Paleogirl, I also have a Bicuspid valve and have AVR surgery scheduled for the first week in February so approximately a month after you. Having had OHS surgery 3 times previously at the ripe old age of 39, I am amazed afterwards at how much better I’ve always felt afterwards, although each...