Ornish intensive cardiac rehab program

[AOS518]

Hello
I am 8 years post op mechanical AVR and just started the Ornish program this week. I had gone through traditional cardiac rehab right after surgery and was very successful. Over the past 5 years I’ve gained about 50 lbs and my health has declined due to stress, poor eating habits, busy life and not making myself a priority. I’ve decided to change that and my doctor recommended this program. I was wondering if anyone else has gone through it and what was your outcome?
I’m youngish at 36 years old and my other group participants are in their 60’s+ so it’s hard for me to find common ground with them and I am also the only female in the group.
I appreciate any insight anyone can provide.

 

[rich01]

I looked into it, but there was no nearby facility offering it. I have mixed feelings about it. I think it could be an excellent program if the people running the program are good.

 

[newarrior]

Hello
I am 8 years post op mechanical AVR and just started the Ornish program this week. I had gone through traditional cardiac rehab right after surgery and was very successful. Over the past 5 years I’ve gained about 50 lbs and my health has declined due to stress, poor eating habits, busy life and not making myself a priority. I’ve decided to change that and my doctor recommended this program. I was wondering if anyone else has gone through it and what was your outcome?
I’m youngish at 36 years old and my other group participants are in their 60’s+ so it’s hard for me to find common ground with them and I am also the only female in the group.
I appreciate any insight anyone can provide.

I switched over to FAQ | Dr. Esselstyn's Prevent & Reverse Heart Disease Program which is much more strict than Ornish but worth it...Ornish also talks about social support and meditation which I do as well---Esselstyn is pure diet although he recommends B12 for vegans, D3 if needed and advocates exercise as well..All caffeine, fats, oils, animal products, alcohol, processed foods, etc etc out...Even soy - out- 2 much fat...Greens 6x a day is the core if it as well as keeping fat to 10% tops...Taking medications of course is ok...

 

[AZ Don]

Good for you! I think it is so much better to prevent disease through a healthy lifestyle than to try to fix it through medications, stents, surgeries, etc. I hope the program works out for you. If not perhaps there are other programs in your area or online that you could try.

 

[newarrior]

Good for you! I think it is so much better to prevent disease through a healthy lifestyle than to try to fix it through medications, stents, surgeries, etc. I hope the program works out for you. If not perhaps there are other programs in your area or online that you could try.

It's great for me but I still see AVR in the future, mitral is a bit screwed up and I am waiting for a cure for High Lp(a) and low HDL...But I got off bp drugs, pulse and bp low, BMi and weight loww LDL down to 51 ! , troponin low, CrP low, digestion and hydration good, energy good, look great, A1C down, sodiun/fat.sugar intake down, look young, toned, trim, cut. etc..I am beach guy living in SE Asia, an actor and single so it all helps my confidence...Also exercise a lot and take care of skin, hair, body hair, grooming fashion etc etc

 

[newarrior]

Best diet of all FAQ | Dr. Esselstyn's Prevent & Reverse Heart Disease Program

 

[carolinemc]

Best diet of all FAQ | Dr. Esselstyn's Prevent & Reverse Heart Disease Program

You can't reverse birth defect and genetics. If you are born with Heart Problems, there is no magic book to make it go away. Sorry to be so blunt.