Question now that I have had my AVR with bovine valve

[Shamrocknj]

Hi all.....60 year old woman who had her valve replaced 6 weeks ago.....I feel great and was wondering if anyone one thinks my doctor will let me do hot yoga once my sternum is healed....will the heat be too stressful for my new valve...thanks, Shamrock

 

[ski girl]

Shamrock you really shouldn't have any restrictions once the sternum is healed and the heart is given a clean bill of health. THEY FIXED YOUR HEART after all. However, I'm not your doctor so check with him/her! Glad to hear you feel so good!!!

 

[Rachel]

Hi Shamrocknj,

As ski girl said - check with your doctor first!!!!

Having said that, my doctor cleared me for yoga after my sternum healed and I found that it did not put any strain on my heart. I did breathe normal through the poses though (not the long breaths that I can do now) and I NEVER held my breath.

I also didn't do poses that were uncomfortable for me, I just really paid attention to how I felt.

I have a tissue valve as well.

Good luck and ENJOY your new health!

Rachel