Pellicle, I'm 66 years old/young. In the past year I need to rest after working for a few hours, especially in the heat/humidity here in FL. I've been through a lot of stress the past few years and I know my body takes a long time to recover from that. I hope that's all it is. But my valve is...
I missed posting this, my 11-year anniversary was last month. I still walk and run a little. The past year my stamina has decreased. Not sure if it's age or stress or the heart valve. The cardiologist says the valve (mitral) has some leaking but regular doctors don't hear it. It has had a slight...
Nice time. I'm trying to get back into some form of running but it's been hot and humid here in FL. I did run about 2 miles Wednesday night, then our dog got too hot and it was time to walk. Not ready to do a 5K yet, maybe in the spring.
Today is the 10-year anniversary of my mitral valve replacement. Just back from a 3 mile walk with my dog. Hope to get many more years out of it. Martin
I had minimally invasive surgery for my mitral valve almost 10 years ago in Southern California. The surgeon went thru my ribs on the right side below my pec. The scar is hardly noticeable, but I do have occasional pain still. He tried to repair but it only lasted about 45 seconds. Luckily I was...
Superman, it could be 100 degrees in the canyon. You might want to also take some electrolyte replacement. You will sweat and will need to replace the liquids and electrolytes. Not sure what's available, Gatorade is good but a powder that you can mix in your water would be a better solution for...
Thanks Pellicle. Previous cardiologist took me off Metoprolol last November. My running felt better a couple days after that but too much going on lately to get back into running. Still have house in CA and making monthly trips back. Will finally go up for sale in a few weeks. Then we can buy...
I haven't been here for a while. We moved from CA to FL. Still settling in. And unemployed/retired, part of the great resignation I guess.
I have new doctors. My new primary care physician (actually the Physician's Assistant) is going to manage my warfarin and other BP meds. In CA it was my...