Playing musical instruments

[MarkU]

Are any of you out there musicians? I played the French horn in the local community orchestra prior to my AVR. My sterum was too sore to even think about it for nine months to a year after my surgery. In the past few months I've been cautiously trying to get back to it, playing occasionally at my church.
I was a little concerned about the effect on my bloodpressure with all the blowing. My cardiologist didn't seem too concerned - he was a lot more worried about the weightlifting I used to do (I've since cut back on that significantly).
Anybody else play a wind instrument? Any ill effects?

Mark

 

[Georgia]

If your cardiologist says OK, then I really wouldn't worry as long as it doesn't bother your sternum. After having your heart upgraded, seems to me your breath control should improve greatly!

 

[Gail in Ca]

go ahead and blow!

go ahead and blow!

I play the clarinet in my community wind band and the chamber orchestra. I resumed playing about 3 mos after my AVR.
I have been playing now with a mechanical valve for 3 yrs.
Last week we performed the Mozart Grand Partita and for once I didn't get too nervous and I was not distracted by that valve noise, I was so relieved because I had some very exposed parts.
It was so much fun, I can't wait to start up on the new music.
I had never played in orchestra before (except pit) and am so enjoying the music.
My sister lives in Sarasota.
So, my advice is to start practicing , get up your stamina for breathing and go back to playing.
Gail