Recent content by Sjrlax69

Hey Gymguy, I saw your thread and figured I'd post something. I am a 20 year old college student who trains in both power lifting and brazilian jiu jitsui. My squat is around 225, bench 175, Deadlift 250 ish. I am 5'8 165. Just wanted to shout out to another member of this forum who has had OHS...

Don't panic, sounds like your getting auras. Since my repair surgery over a year ago, I get them from time to time. The cause is still unknown, but it certainly seems to appear post op for many people. I noticed when on beta-blockers I had them occur more often. Over time you will get used to...

I run lift weights and participate in boxing/mma classes. With my repaired mitral valve, my body can now handle a heavy physical workload. I'd highly recomend getting into exorsize once you heal up, not only is it good for you but it can be fun as well.

My wires are still in post op 6months no pain or problem. However, I did notice a sharp pain to the touch where the pacers were during the first two-three weeks post op.

Well I don't have a mechanical valve but I had mine repaired. I am currently 6 months post op and back to lifting heavy weights. I saw someone posted to avoid heavy chest exorsizes however, I have been doing bench press for over a month now with no problems. I am back to benching my own weights...

I would not worry all too much about it, I believe your expierencing visual auras. I too have gotten them quite often post op and I have found many members on here have as well. My own theory on why we get them is the beta blockers and other vasodilators messing with the blood flow around the...

I am a 19 year old college athlete who had to get my mv repaired followed by a daily dose of a beta blocker coreg. It certainly has a noticble effect on my heart rate as well as my overall energy levels. Nonetheless I have continued to push through this barrier and I am seeing my stamania reach...

Natina and Duffey thanks for the info I am going to contact my cardio this week. I am planning to do ROTC so i would certainly have time to continue healing before actual basic training. Greg- Yes thats me I am sorry to anyone who wants to see more vids as I will be uploading one this week. I...

Hey guys I seem to be in a bit of tough situation and I was wondering if anyone on here could give me some info. I have already emailed a recruiter but I am always looking for as much information as possible. My story is that I am a 19 year old college lacrosse player who recently under...

I think I can relate to you on how I felt during my post op period. I am a college freshman who had to leave all my friends and new life at college to go home the second semester and undergo OHS. Post op was very hard because I had never felt so terrible in my life. Besides feeling terrible all...

I too have experienced many visual auras since my post op started which included me taking Coreg. I hate them so much and I hate how tired the medicine makes me feel. I am supposed to be off all meds once I hit the one year mark post op. I am around 5 months.

I have only been about two months post op but I am a college athlete so I understand your urge to get back to the level of endurance before the surgery. I have noticed during my post op period that I have alot of ups and downs. Some days I feel great and almost forget I had the surgery while...

Thank you everyone, I am glad you all enjoyed it enough to sticky it.

Hey guys since I have a lot of time on my hands recovering from my operation I decided to make a video journal of my recovery and hopefully I can provide some answers to other people on the internet below is a link to my most recent video- Check it out and maybe you guys will start your own...

Lol thanks everyone. I am going to take another picture soon as its 7 weeks tom.