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My chest pain was to the point where it only hurt when coughing, or twisting, about two weeks post-op. Took a small dog for a walk, bring careful to lock my hands together and on the leash, so chest muscles & sternum wouldn’t be strained If/when she pulled. Now it hurts a bit - whoops! No...

I second guess a little myself (I went tissue at 60), thinking about how long it might last, though I’m at peace with it. Your choice has a significant upside!

Being scared is normal, even for a young ‘un like myself (60).

Hope recovery is going well, it’s all uphill now. What was your valve choice? (no worries if you’d rather not say).

Recovery is highly variable, but in all cases, this kind of surgery is rough on us. Don’t hesitate to call his Doctors office with questions. My Dr. recommended 8 weeks off work, and I have a desk job. It’s important to walk every day, but only as much as he can do. I like to use my phones...

Wow, 3 weeks in rehab! I was sent home 5 days after surgery, and cardio rehab is outpatient, starting 2 weeks after release.

I'm back, and out of the hospital, spending 6 days in after surgery. A small stroke occurred during (or immediately after) surgery, but symptoms are pretty much gone now, so think I'm out of the woods. I'm told the Inspiris Resilia valve is working well. First 2 days after surgery were...

Thanks, and I wish you a successful outcome! I've followed up with my surgeon regarding his recommendation, and have confidence in his reasoning, based on my history and my heart condition. His expectation for me is that the Inspiris Resilia will go for 20 years, and that I have no limitations...

Thanks for the warm welcome! Knowing what I'm in for reduces worry in a way, but increases the dread of recovery period, at least the days immediately following surgery - Yuk! In any case, I'll get through it, and have my ducks in a row to keep from going crazy once out of the hospital, I...

I was on this site 15 years ago during my last Valve Surgery, when I was a young 45, and thought it'd be fun to have another one. Yay! It's been so long I had to get my account re-instated. Yeah, I'm one of those. Anyhow, I've been reading posts on here in the meantime, just to catch up a...