Recent content by Gordo60

First diagnosed at age 49 with aortic root diameter of 43mm. Two years later was 45mm. For the last 10 years it has roughly been in the 45 - 47mm range. My Aneurysm / marfan cardiologist thinks that any minor change during the longer latter period could simply be due to the aging process...

Yes, BP is good.

Now 62 but my 46mm root aneurysm was discovered at 49. Has remained stable this entire time. It could increase in size at any time but I take it year by year not thinking about it until my annual scans etc fall due.

Avoiding sudden and high increases in blood pressure is what it's all about. See attached which is a useful start. They are being quite conservative with exertion recommendation which is likely in case big compound movements such as deadlifts and back squats are included in the program. These...

Do you mean during or after sex?

I’m over 6’7” and seem to have a talent for experiencing falls. That said, I’ve never been afraid or hurt from falls even some fairly nasty ones. Mostly just hoping no one saw me.

Yippy, welcome back @Superbob. Recent lenses implanted during cataract surgery are clouding, quite common but usually not so soon after surgery. So getting one of the eyes lasered (YAG) next week. Supposedly quick and simple (I hope). Otherwise doing my indoor cycling 3 mornings a week...

SuperBob, fantastic to hear from you.

Looking very much forward to hearing from @Superbob. Thinking of you mate.

Hi gang. Been a bit busy lately sorry and distracted. Exercise going pretty well. Aerobic activity is generally a session of stationary cycling before breakfast. Will be warm enough for swimming soon in our home pool. Light weight training / bands two sessions per week. However undid...

Here’s a story (attached) on one of latest PEARS surgeries in Brisbane . A 36 year old personal trainer / martial arts instructor. After surgery back pumping iron and training:

My aortic root measurement is also 4.7 cm. The hospital where my cardio practices (Prince Charles Hospital, Brisbane) has become the major one of two PEARS centres in Australia. I attended a conference there where PEARS was one of the presentations. There is great excitement around the...

Wonderful to hear you are doing so well. Thanks for the detail of the experience which is of great interest to the likes of me who will face surgery in the future.

After laying around a bit taking it easy from cataract and other minor surgery and being less diligent with dietary choices I think I may have added a little weight back on. Back onto the exercise bike today and easing back into some light weight training. Looking forward to a few days break...

How do your incorporate your resistance bands with this:unsure:?