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Valve replacement Valve replacement Nicolas I have just read your post. I just had my aneurysm removed and Valve repaired in April. I went through alot and most surgeons wanted to take te valve along with the repair. But thanks to many I was directed into the city and it met a great surgeon...

I was working out and thoughts of your son came to me. I was actually feeling sorry for myself I guess I was getting a little depressed........... but I started think about him and the picture you posted and was wondering how he was doing? I am so glad all went well and my prayers are with all...

Aortic replacement Aortic replacement Greg, I am 7 weeks since my operation.I has a similair operation I had Aortic valve repair and aortic anrism replacement. am getting better. I am working out with weight light weights and walking about 4 miles a day in one excercise period. example I did...

weight lifting weight lifting Went to the surgeon today got permisson to lift heavier. Spoke about Arnold Schwartneger seems like he had a tear in his replaced valve and not due to weight lifting after surgery

weight lifting weight lifting I always lfted very heavy. In fact some doctors believe this may have made my Anyrsm progress faster then it should have it is good to see many people still lifting out there. It has been a bg part of my life and I was in fear it was over. I have no issues working...

weight lifting weight lifting Dr Stelzer is the surgeon who performed my surgery. He informed me that I would be able to go back to lifting as long as I do not strain. Is that story about Arnold really true?? I see Dr Stelzer Tuesday I will have to ask

I am almost 7 weeks out and my cardio has allowed me to start weight training again. Light weights. I have lifted my entire life. Has anyone weight lifted after surgery and how long after surgery did you begin? How much weight do you use?? how long do you lift for in one excercise session?? I...

All reading have to realize in 97' they did not secure the root when doing the ROSS. They now have have improved on this surgery. I am not disagreeing with your comments as Biscuspid valves arteries are supposed to be not as strong. but my question would be when CT SCANS are done it would make...

surgery surgery I was informed that wrapping was no longer a good option. that it did not hold

surgery surgery I was told that most anurysm occur @ the root and it would not be common to see the aortic artery have a anurysm further afger the repair. But I was informed that doctors have found the BICUSPID patients have weaker arteries around the heart then normal patients

surgery surgery this is a tough thing keep crying it helps trust me make sure you have the right surgeon and the right solution for your situation you must see numerous surgeons if possible be informed Once your decision has been made do not look back Get a good support network and understand...

Thie may seem trivial but when can you begin flossing I now you cannot visit the dentist for 8 weeks so when can you floss

valve repair Should I be second guessing my Surgeon and Cardio about not being on it

rehab rehab My cardio has not recommended rehab for me did you all have to request it??

Why do I see with valve repair some patients are on thinners and some are not. I had aortic valve repair and aortic anurysm repair but I am on asprin