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I'm 50 and Nov will be one year since my OHS. I had valve sparing aortic root replacement surgery (aka David procedure). I was doing Crossfit years before my surgery. Both cardiologists never gave me any restrictions but my surgeon reprimanded me for heavy weightlifting. After surgery my...

You should be fine but listen to your body if you feel something is odd and/or pain you need to stop. I'm almost a year since my OHS and my upper body is still weak but more muscular than structural. I'm pretty active and have not had any issues. I've done just about every type of exercise...

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I, as well as everyone, was surprised that I could walk 2 days after surgery (valve sparing aortic root replacement)!

Ok Guys I'm confused with all the differing views. I have very similar experiences that you guys have. My cardiologists gave me no restrictions but my surgeon and nurse practitioner reprimanded me in regard to lifting over 200#'s for deadlifts/squats. The surgeon told me that lifting places too...