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Hi Bradley, just found your story. I'm looking at the Ross shortly as well. I was supposed to do three triathlons this Summer. Got two in but had my Echo prior to the third and was told that I'm now headed towards surgery. It's great to hear that the surgery went well and look forward to seeing your progress.

just dropping a note, how did your Cardio version go, did your Afib worked it's self out. As for me, I'm not sure I'm in Afib, sometimes I feel like I am. My next OV with the Doc is on the 3rd, I'll find out then.

Hi, congratulations on your successful Ross procedure! I am glad you reached out, and thank you for the kind words. To answer your question about doing a triathlon 4 months out, I think it all depends on how you feel and what your doctors say about your progress. My feeling is that the swim and the bike portions might be challenging because the sternum is still healing. But I know someone who had the Ross and ran a 10K 4 months later, and I spoke with someone who ran a half marathon 6 months out, and a marathon a year after the Ross. So there's hope for us! I ran a 5K with my cardiologist's approval, but he did caution not to push too hard or get my heart rate too high too soon. So I would really say you should see what your doctors say, and then, don't try to win it. I'm happy to "participate" right now! My understanding is that, after the Ross, there should not be any restrictions on exercise at all except for Olympic power lifting, which puts too much pressure on the aorta. Keep posting, and I look forward to following your recovery! Your family is beautiful - Enjoy this special time with them. We really focus on what matters now. All my best to you!

Looking good! You will be up and about and beyond all this before you know it. Funny how time passes alot faster the better and better you start feeling! Good luck to you!

Congratulations on your "Ross" procedure! You look really good for having just had your surgery! I bet you are looking forward to the recovery! I hope you will have the time to fill in your journal and let the heart community know about your surgery and how you progress! Take care now and welcome to the community.