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So, I did meet with my cardiologist. I brought a written list of activities for him to okay...or not. He suggested limiting lifting to 30-50 lbs. and avoid lifting heavy, wet snow. Any lifting that makes me "grunt" can spike my heart rate, and stress the valve. Other than that, I can do...

Thanks everyone, for your comments. I have scheduled a consultation with my cardiologist (in 2 weeks.) I'll be bringing a list of activities and hope to get some definitive answers. I'll let you know!

It's been a year and a half since my AVR and I'm wondering if I still have to observe the same precautions I did initially. I am 62 and I live in NJ, where Winters are cold. I remember one of the hospital rehab nurses telling me I should avoid the cold, because it constricts the blood vessels...

It is 4.5 months post surgery and I am surprised how slowly recovery is taking. I know I'm making progress, just impatient I guess. Also, I thought I would be "good as new" after surgery. Not so fast. Just found out I can't shovel snow this winter. Not because of the workload, because of the...