First real test

[CRBennett]

Got my new Edwards model 2700 25 mm aortic Bovine pericardial heart valve
installed on No. 16, 2005 and will giving it a real test for the first time tonight
when I will play badminton for the first time since before my surgery. Don't know what to expect. Has anyone had any problems with starting up playing tennis for an example?

 

[Ross]

Umm sorry, this won't be the first test. You already passed that one and that was after installation. If she worked then, she'll work just fine from here on out.

 

[Phyllis]

Dick played tennis at 3 months- no problems. He started out just hitting with a friend, but was back to his regular daily doubles match within a week.

 

[Tony]

What is the rush?

Around here in SE Michigan the standard is 12 weeks post op before full activity.

Work into it gradually.

 

[tobagotwo]

I had my AVR (Mosaic porcine) in early April of '04, and in August '04 was in the middle of a huge mudfield caused by a severely low tide, dragging a 17' rented boat loaded with clams and gear toward the rim of water at the edge. (I don't recommend this. )

If anything was going to bust out, it would have been then.

I would work into it if you haven't been getting much exercise, but it will probably not take long.

Best wishes,

 

[CRBennett]

First Real Test

First Real Test

Thanks Bob H for your reply. I have been going to physical rehab for a couple of weeks now. As it worked out, I did pretty good at badminton and was really glad to get back. Other than a little soreness, I had no bad effects from playing.

Take Care,

Charlie B