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I was 37 when I had my op and at 3 months I would combine vertical push-ups with my walk. So I'd lean against a wall (facing it) and do some push ups (sets of 10), over time ( a month ) I increased the angle then moved onto knealing before full blown push ups around 6 months. I listened to my...

Hi Rick. I had a BAVR ascending aorta dilated to 56mm looked like a pear :) with mod regurg. I had no symptoms, was running half marathons, swimming, boxing you name it. I stopped exercising when I found out (by chance - how lucky am I!!). I was 37. Had the op. 8 weeks later back at work, 3...

Two days to go; lot's of anxiety. Is this pretty normal? It's a big deal, you have every right to feel Anxious and it's completely normal. I like everyone on this forum and you had the same if Not very similar emotions. You're not alone, reach out to people - your family, people here and...

Blurry vision Blurry vision I had double vision a few times around day 4,5 and 6 post op and my vision has certainly got worse - close up vision is now blurrier than ever before. A little frustrating at times but hey - nothing in the grand scheme of things:) I put it with the other random...

This weekend marks 1 year post op - full benthall, porcine valve. I'm fitter, healthier and more balanced than ever before. Grateful and lucky to have been through it and come out the other side, like most of us do. Onwards and upwards. J

Is it possible to get off Metoprolol? I came off it after 8 weeks, had bad night terrors and dizziness but one year on - I'm back to full health. :)

Just went on Coumadin - looking for a good electric razor I grew a beard :) for my time on Coumadin. Understand your cautiousness.

Hi Chritker Sounds like you're going through it - I feel for you. Make sure you're getting the information you need, if you're not happy with meds - ask to change them. There are mulitple drugs on the market with similar if not the same effect and with different side affects. Blood pressure...

I cant sleep! I suffered terrible anxiety at night, as well as night terrors and hallucinations. When I came off the meds it slowed down. Anxiety is common, I had my wife remind me all was well, hold my hand and reassure. It's normal try to do what you can and don't be afraid to get up and...

What should I expect? The odds are stacked well in your favour - stay positive, you will come through it just fine. Good luck!

Hi everyone, Hi Janine. So glad you found the site, it's been invaluable to me and my family. I'm 38 married, live in sydney and have 3 boys, 7,6 and 1. Use the forum as much a possible and ask lots of questions- we've all had different experiences but I know you'll see some commonalities. I...

10 days post op... Mine was high too, came down after 4-5 weeks and metoprolol. Now 5 months post op and its around 70, I was 58 bpm pre op. Eat, sleep, walk and he'll progress nicely.

activity during recovery I have to agree with jkm7 the calm that comes over you going is quite incredible as you hand yourself over to the experts - and don't forget that. Your recovery will be what it will be - I looked at it like a job I had to do. So every day I had to walk that bit...

Going to have surgery Hi sood I'm 38 and had my AVR 4 months ago, I went through all the things you have - its not an easy time but it sound alike you've done your research and know what to expect. He waiting is worst part, the risks now are so slim - having the op is the right thing to do. I...

Sounds very much like my experience, the afib was scary but I read before going in so it wasn't o ut of the blue. Glad your progressing well. Walk, eat, sleep, walk, eat sleep, walk, eat sleep :) J (BAVR September 7 2012.)