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I am today 6 weeks out from my AVR. So far, I have had a pretty smooth recovery and am feeling better than I did before the surgery and dare I say approaching normal. I had follow ups with my cardiologist and surgeon about 2 weeks ago and everything looked good. My EKG showed a couple of PVCs...

Sorry if this has been asked and answered before. Today is 1 week plus 1 day from AVR. I am at home and recovery seems to be going really good. I am off pain meds (still taking ibuprofin to reduce inflammation), breathing exercises all good and getting some sleep. I am also out walking. . not...

Hi. I just wanted to introduce myself, relay some of my story and hope that I can contribute or help others who face the same challenges. I am exactly one week out from my AVR. I recently turned 50, am married and have two kids (11 and 7). This forum has been a wonderful source of information...