jeffreycaulfield
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Thanks, dont know how i missed that!
38/M - 5.5 weeks post AV/Root Replacment (Surgeon Selection, Recovery & Pericarditis)
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Hi @jeffreycaulfield
My current energy levels are no different to pre-surgery as I was asymptomatic. The pericarditis pain has now eased, but the advice seems to minimise any strenuous activity for 1-3 months
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I was always a casual surfer at the best of times and given current circumstances (travel, winter & pericarditis) I haven't been in the water for the best part of 4 months. I definitely still had discomfort during my last surf but it has eased over the past 12 months. I did discuss it with my surgeon post-op and he said that it can be caused by a build up of scar tissue at the base of your sternum. Apparently you can have an operation to remove this scar tissue if it is significnatly affecting your comfort but I have not explored this further.
As others have saide - TAVR/TAVI is not possible with a mechanical valve.
My current energy levels are no different to pre-surgery as I was asymptomatic. The pericarditis pain has now eased, but the advice seems to minimise any strenuous activity for 1-3 months
.I was always a casual surfer at the best of times and given current circumstances (travel, winter & pericarditis) I haven't been in the water for the best part of 4 months. I definitely still had discomfort during my last surf but it has eased over the past 12 months. I did discuss it with my surgeon post-op and he said that it can be caused by a build up of scar tissue at the base of your sternum. Apparently you can have an operation to remove this scar tissue if it is significnatly affecting your comfort but I have not explored this further.
As others have saide - TAVR/TAVI is not possible with a mechanical valve.
