A pulse of 39 showed up on a routine physical. That sent me to a cardiologist. An echocardiogram put me on the borderline for surgery. This summer we decided ...Read more
A pulse of 39 showed up on a routine physical. That sent me to a cardiologist. An echocardiogram put me on the borderline for surgery. This summer we decided it was time to go ahead with a heart valve replacement. My aortic root was near 6cm.
I am a former marathon runner. Last three years have seen me on a bike for 100 miles/week. I lost 40 pounds in 24 months. I still have weight to lose. I have cut back on mileage and supplemented with 4 hours of swimming laps each week at the YMCA. My surgery is Nov 3rd. Hoping the fatigue will disappear and let me feel more energy during the day.
Lilly Black Swimming is how I recovered after my first surgery......really great exercise for heart recovery. You ... Read more
Lilly Black Swimming is how I recovered after my first surgery......really great exercise for heart recovery. You are absolutely correct about feeling more energy. Good luck!
I am from: San Antonio
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