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A new path - 4 weeks after Aortic Valve and Root Op

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Hi,

The 4th week post op has been uneventful. Daily walk up to 25 mins.

I did have a lazy day because just felt a bit tired - my legs feel as though I've been doing serious amount of running/cycling most mornings.

Heartbeat still seems loud.

Am now in Cornwall visiting in-laws which is nice change and the 6hr car ride wasn't any more uncomfortable than 'before'.

For those in waiting room - stay strong.

Steve

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ITSINTHEBAG9

Fantastic news Steve. X

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Calliope153

I think I had the same as you - bicuspid valve replaced and aortic aneurysm dealt with - 16 weeks ago but as emergency surgery. The heart beat you hear gets a lot less at week 6 and now I rarely hear it. It was like the theme music from Jaws at one point and I thought I would never get used to it. Overall, I feel better than I have for the last couple of years - slow and steady recovery with some setbacks.

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Fredders

That’s great news Steve. Hope you have a good break in Cornwall.

Wendy x

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Purple1935

Great to hear you are progressing well... 25 mins walking a day sounds good to me!

Especially pleased you are resting when you need too... still early days

So encouraging that you are well enough to travel & see relatives ( bet it felt good to get a change of scenery & feel ‘normal’ again

Take good care

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swingyourpants

Hello mate,

I'm 5.5 months out now. Walked 11.04km off road (with flip flops/Thongs. I'm English/Australian) and cycled 8km to and from the Pub today. I've ordered walking shoes from Amazon today! Mrs says about time!

It gets better and better as the days/weeks go by as i've said.

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RoyM

Nice to hear you're up and about and going from strength to strength

. Well done. Roy

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Mikedabike

Good luck with your continuing progress. Just keep remembering, it’s not a race. Listen to your body, don’t be afraid of taking it easy. The body is still very busy repairing itself. Onwards and upwards.

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IanGordon

Good news, Steve. Walking yourself well worked for me and the timing of my AVR meant

a summer to recover. And rest days are fine - listening to your body is a good and effective thing. One cardiologist told me that the material of bioprosthetic valve was slightly more rigid than the real thing so a slightly louder beat.

My experience was that week 10 was the point at which things began to be the new normal and I started to really feel the benefits of surgery. Two years on and regular tennis and cycling is the order of the day as I approach my 68th birthday. Life is good.

I'm sure you'll soon be fully mended

Take care.

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Vicky12345678

Oh thank you StevepH2012 H2012, that is reassuring - I am due aortic root replacement 7th Sept and it's nice to know that 1 mth in it's possible to be well enough to do a nearly 1/2 hr walk. Reassuring as suggests by a month in I could hope to be back to being relatively independent albeit at a slower pace (this will be the tricky bit for me!!!) and with LOTS of rest :)

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StevepH2012 in reply toVicky12345678

Hi Vicky,

From a glance at your other posts you seem to be well prepared for your op. Assuming that you don't have any other medical conditions to hinder recovery and are reasonably fit/active you should be fine.

We got V pillow but found collection of normal pillows just as effective. We also added a recliner to sitting room furniture that I used for first couple of nights at home.

I do feel for you at the moment - the last few days in the 'waiting room' were v stressful - all I can say is try to put it out of your mind as much as possible. I did this by telling myself that now I've a date there's no point in worrying - much like flying it's out of your control now and in control of the people who do it every day- and try not to look internet too much!

Steve

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