Kevin Stevenson With the exception of the little scars on my right side that are a little tender, I feel fantastic. ... Read more
Kevin Stevenson With the exception of the little scars on my right side that are a little tender, I feel fantastic. I was relatively asymptomatic before so for me that is a very good comparison.
Svetlomir Ivanov Thank you for the info. I decided to write to you, because I am 1 month post surgery for mitral regur ... Read more
Svetlomir Ivanov Thank you for the info. I decided to write to you, because I am 1 month post surgery for mitral regurgitation with right side (minimal invasive ) > i.e. mitral valve repair. I am 50 y.o. Could please tell me in more details how was your recovery.... When did you get to full recovery , do you have normal stamina, are you able to jog/run, sport, etc., and when? I already walk 7 km daily, and climb 3 floor stairs, but on the 4 floor I get shortness of bearth. I ahave some dizzy spells when I get up.
Kevin Stevenson I remember those days of getting dizzy walking stairs. That did not last long. My job was sedentary ... Read more
Kevin Stevenson I remember those days of getting dizzy walking stairs. That did not last long. My job was sedentary so my recovery might have been slower than most. But within 2 months my hiking stamina seemed fine. I even took a 4 day solo motorcycle trip 3 months after surgery. Lots of activity on that trip.
Svetlomir Ivanov It sound OK. Do you feel any restrictions now? For example, are you able to run/jog, to lift weigths? ... Read more
Svetlomir Ivanov It sound OK. Do you feel any restrictions now? For example, are you able to run/jog, to lift weigths? I.e. all the things, before MR to become serious enough?
Kevin Stevenson I am one year and 3 months from surgery. I have had no problems for a long time.
how do you feel now?
Could please tell me in more details how was your recovery.... When did you get to full recovery , do you have normal stamina, are you able to jog/run, sport, etc., and when? I already walk 7 km daily, and climb 3 floor stairs, but on the 4 floor I get shortness of bearth. I ahave some dizzy spells when I get up.