dell3865
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In late July 2016 I had a calcified, two-leaflet aortic valve replaced along with resection of a 4 cm. aneurysm in my ascending aorta, replaced with a graft. I am still unable to exercise, cannot lift 20 pounds or walk 15 -20 feet without being completely out of breath. My brother had the same two-leaflet valve replaced but only a "tiny" aneurysm that they take a look at once a year. However, he doesn't recall being short of breath for very long. I am a 73-year-old family medicine physician (still working) and the non-interventional cardiologist I see for post-op care doesn't seem to know why I haven't recovered. He has scheduled me for a lung scan today. We both know I don't have a pulmonary embolism but he's hoping to get some clue to help with diagnosis.
What I would like to know from others is whether or not this long period of recovery is 'normal'. Has anyone here had a similar experience? Thank you, dell3865
What I would like to know from others is whether or not this long period of recovery is 'normal'. Has anyone here had a similar experience? Thank you, dell3865
