aortic valve replacement

[Geoffroy]

I am interested to hear from patients who have received biological aortic valve replacement through minimally invasive surgery and who are seeking to return to participating in sport following the procedure.

[Hanibil]

Had a mechanical aortic valve through minimal invasive surgery in 2005 age 48, recovery from operation is a lot quicker. Have been active ever since mountain biking and skiing.

[Geoffroy in reply to Hanibil]

Thank you for taking the time to respond. It is encouraging to hear your experience and gives me confidence to take up sporting activities

[swingyourpants]

I had an Insperis Resilia tissue valve fitted via a min invasive procedure in March 2020.I was back on the golf course in around six weeks. Not long after I was back on my mountain bike and back at the gym.

Two and a bit years on I think I’m the fittest I’ve ever been. It’s like the op never happened! The scar is almost invisible thanks to some bio oil in the early days.

[Geoffroy in reply to swingyourpants]

Thank you for taking the time to respond. It is encouraging to hear your experience and gives me confidence to take up sporting activities again; remarkable that the valve has given you back your life.

[swingyourpants in reply to Geoffroy]

Honest mate. If you were fit and healthy before your AVR you will be like Superman. My only advice is do your homework on what valve type you choose.

[morpheo]

I had a tissue valve 6 years ago in November. See my siggy? I was back on the horse 4 weeks after the op and going cross country 6 months later.

horse jumping a fence

[Geoffroy in reply to morpheo]

Thank you for taking the time to respond. It is encouraging to hear your experience and gives me confidence to take up sporting activities. You must be delighted that you can do all the activities you cherish.