activity during recovery

[katm]

Hey, katm, you probably already know this (and they'll tell you again before you leave!), but make sure the vehicle you're riding in has a seat without airbags for you to sit in... A parking-lot bump and the air bag goes off into your freshly-wired sternum, and your whole day will be messed up.

That means you'll probably be sitting in the back seat. Pretend you're a celebrity and your husband is your chauffeur

"your whole day will be messed up" thanks that provided me with a good chuckle. Leaves alot to your imagination.lol Thanks for the advice, yeah I knew about the back seat thing.

 

[Jimjam]

activity during recovery

I have to agree with jkm7 the calm that comes over you going is quite incredible as you hand yourself over to the experts - and don't forget that.

Your recovery will be what it will be - I looked at it like a job I had to do. So every day I had to walk that bit further, cough more and do just a little bit more. Over time you will heal and your stamina will increase. The mental strain got me - holding a conversation for longer than 10 minutes took a while, I just wasn't really interested in socialising.

I'm now 6 months post BAV 52mm diameter, tissue valve and root replacement. I swim 3-4 times a week and am back riding my bike. I am only 38, but got myself as fit as possible before I went in (sticking to what I was allowed to do), the fitter you are going in the better your recovery will be for sure.

Good luck and keep us posted.
J

Ps I found the drugs very helpful but be careful they can be very addictive without knowing it

 

[Mom2izzy]

activity during recovery

The mental strain got me - holding a conversation for longer than 10 minutes took a while, I just wasn't really interested in socialising.

I completely agree with this! I didn't feel like I had any focus. For me, it was not only for socializing, but also watching TV, reading a book, knitting, etc.

I think the lack of focus helped me keep my energy level up. Going for walks was my escape. 2 months out of surgery, I walked in a 5K.

After I started back at work and rehab was over, I wasn't good at finding time for exercise. I gained some weight, so now I am trying to get back to it.

I'm trying to build up my walking distance and speed. I'd like to take on the couch to 5K challenge and be able to jog it this year.

I'm coming up close to my 1 year anniversary and the only thing that really reminds me I had the surgery is a long scar that fades more and more every day. (And stopping by this site of course )