7 weeks, and back to work!

[jhc1]

I'm now almost at 7 weeks post op. Saw my cardiologist yesterday, and was cleared to resume normal activity-ride my bike, sailing, yoga, back to work! Rode my bike for the first time in two months last night-3 miles wore me out. The hunched over posture of a road bike is going to take some getting used to. I resume work on Monday-my 55th birthday-going part time the first week, and resuming full time the following. What a great birthday present! thanks to all for sharing your insights and support

Joe

 

[Heart Of The Sunrise]

Excellent Joe!!!!! Another positive outcome and the beginning of a return to a normal life!
More peace, inspiration and reassurance to those in the waiting room!!!!!
:thumbup:

 

[Mike59]

Absolutely fantastic news
Out of interest which type of valve did you go with?

I'm now almost at 7 weeks post op. Saw my cardiologist yesterday, and was cleared to resume normal activity-ride my bike, sailing, yoga, back to work! Rode my bike for the first time in two months last night-3 miles wore me out. The hunched over posture of a road bike is going to take some getting used to. I resume work on Monday-my 55th birthday-going part time the first week, and resuming full time the following. What a great birthday present! thanks to all for sharing your insights and support

Joe

 

[SuzanneSLO]

Joe: That's great news!

Make sure you continue to listen to your body and don't overdo it. I went back part time at 4 weeks and was in a bit of a fog. The next week part time was much better, so I went back mostly full time (leaving early 3 days for cardiac rehab) the next week. I was exhausted by the end of each day, which manifested itself as chills and aches that resolved with Advil. I'm back for another mostly full time week tomorrow. -- Suzanne

 

[jhc1]

I elected to go with a tissue valve, and my surgeon selected a Medtronic Freestyle with attached root...I had a root, and ascending aneurysm repair along with my AVR. At the appointment Friday I got to see porky in action, through a baseline echo. It was somewhat bizarre to watch the inner workings of my heart, but somewhat reassuring to see it all doing what it was supposed to!

 

[Ryan CA]

Congratulations!!

 

[The mail man]

Congrats! It's fantastic that you were able to resume normal activity so soon! Keep up the good work!

Mail Man

 

[epstns]

Nice job, Joe! That's how it is supposed to be done.

 

[jhc1]

the first week at work (1/2 time) was exhausting. I came home and took a nap almost every day. So here I sit, second week back, full time, feeling incredibly grateful that I'm here. Tonight I go back to small sailboat racing-a bit apprehensive, I'll admit, but looking forward to it. I continue to ride my bike, and am building mileage slowly. Looking back over my workout data, I can clearly see the decline in performance as my valve leakage progressed. Ain't modern medical technology wonderful!