What are the [ sport ] limitations after having the Ascending aorta and AV replaced?

[bdryer]

Hi

As some here are aware, I'm having my AV replaced. Met with the surgeon last week and discovered my ascending aorta is also damaged.It is at 4.5 cm and will be replaced with a Dupont Dacron graft.

The surgeon stated that a mechanical AV is recommend. I have decided to go with a MHV. It will most likely be the St. Jude Regent. I was set on On-X but after talking with the St. Jude marketing rep and reading research papers, I am very confident with the Regent. My surgeon is experienced with the Regent. Hence I am very certain this will be the choice. I was assured I will be operated on by the end of Jan/11.

What are the [ sport ] limitations after having the Ascending aorta and AV replaced?

My sports are listed below for comments:
Scuba diving
water skiing
snow skiing
windsurfing
triathlon
weight lifting

Will the dacron ascending aorta graft cause the MHV sound to be louder?

Thanks

 

[Bina]

You may want to post this question in the Active Lifestyles forum also if not enough of our sporty types see it here.
( my surgeon is a big Regent fan also)

 

[Bean Counter]

I would also suggest heading over to cardiacathletes dot org. It is a community of people that have resumed an active lifestyle after heart surgery.

 

[bdryer]

Got some great feed back on the active life style forum and of course, here as well.

Thx