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I should be here to give back to this forum from time to time. My surgery was 4-25-2012 for a St Jude size 25 aortic valve with a replacement length of aorta, at the Mayo in Rochester, MN. I "soon" felt at 100% or better and feel great nearly 10 years after! I live 4 hours away from Rochester...

Feeling well. Walking a lot. Started rehab this week. I have less sternum sensation every day it seems. I remember the surgeon the day of my release (day 5) holding two fingers a-straddle my sternum and having me cough to feel for any possible loosening of the wires/staples and all was secure...

Recovery: What is "overdoing it"? How soon is too soon? I am 2 weeks post-op. I am looking to challenge myself but wondering what happens when one over-reaches. Will my body warn me before I set myself up for a serious setback? On April 25 I had surgery for my ascending aortic aneurism...

All the comments about have a good plan and stick to it have me wondering where my plan could be better... Besides these, what else? What to bring (not much) Whom to bring Who will handle the PR for "my people" (Using CarePages) Make a reasonable effort to understand the procedure, then trust...

I have sure benefitted in the past several weeks from reading on lots of subjects here. I'm grateful for those who have taken the time and effort to reassure from the patient side of things. This is a great venue. I've been able to forestall much anxiety, giving myself permission to worry later...