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Hey everyone I’m a little new to the forum, but I found it funny that this question was brought up about exercise tolerance after OHS. I was very very physical prior to my surgery and my paces were around 6 minute mile paces and I would typically run 30-40 miles a week. I am only 20 years old...

I am 20 years old and was in the same boat as you, minus the aneurysm. I played sports throughout high school and lifted heavy. As time went on the condition progressed but kept going. I started to lift a little lighter in the gym. I would typically shoot or 12-15 reps with good breathing...

Seastreet, I think almost_hectic is referring to the “clicking” sound as the valve itself not the sternum. I could not hear my valve for the first week post op. Now, I hear it in certain positions.

Hi everyone, I am a 20 year old who just underwent aortic valve replacement as of two weeks ago. They replaced my faulty and calcified bicuspid valve with a 25 mm Carbomedic "Top Hat" mechanical valve. Initially my surgeon was deciding to use the St. Jude Mechanical, however, based on his...

Seastreet, I have been reading up on this forum and debating about making an account until I saw your post. I am twenty years old and just had an AVR with a mechanical valve. I am two weeks post operation today and for the last week or so have had experiences identical with yours. When I take a...