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Hello all, Recently had a bentall procedure in January to replace my Aorta with a mechanical valve. Curious to know what kinds of sports those with a mechanical valve play. Prior to surgery I was an active Soccer player but that seems out of the question. I was thinking of taking up tennis and...

Recently just had a bentall procedure on Thursday with a mechanical valve and graft to replace the aortic root. Was discharged yesterday from the hospital (which in my mind was crazy how quick the turn around in hospital is). Anyone have tips for recovering after post-op.

I am forever grateful to read the above posts. Like you Leon, I’m 33 going on 34 and heading for my second OHS at the end of January for a mechanical valve. I too think about life and life expectancy and it brings me joy to read other people living normal lives well after surgery.

Thank you all for responding. I’m a bit nervous to go under the knife. Hoping recovery goes smooth. Glad to see people have had mechanical valves for quite some time. It fills me with hope as I’m a new father and want to be there for my family for a long time

Thank god for this forum. New member here, I had open heart to repair a bicuspid aorta 33 years ago when I was an infant. Time has finally come to replace my aorta with a mechanical valve in the next 3-6 months. Recently found out this news (doctors always told me it would need to happen but...