Robbe's Posts

Hi Robbe. One way to look at it, you have some time. You can understand your options. Could you use some of that time to get into better shape (whatever that may mean)? That always makes healing easier. I'm on the younger side (66) and while I wasn't in the best of shape (more arm strength would be very useful during recovery!) I didn't have a lot of other things wrong with me.

My mother was in her late 70s when she had her OHS and got a new aortic valve, is almost 90, and in better shape than I am! I'm not sure I agree with Kevin about arm strength. You are not supposed to use your arms for 6-8 weeks after the surgery. With the 1-3 year timeline you have, I suggest working on overall fitness, and if you know you have a weak area, give extra attention there? For me it was my core. Took some effort mastering standing up without using my arms, but I eventually got there.