I'd be extremely interested to read the experiences of swimmers who climbed back into swimming after undergoing cardiac surgery.
My mitral valve was successfully repaired in early July. I'm waiting for the scabs to heal before I can return to swimming. In the meantime, I've been speed walking every day and have started to ramp up weight lifting now that weight restrictions have been lifted (no pun intended). It would be interesting to hear the experiences of others who've been down this road (and the road beyond).
Also, is anyone aware of any good articles on this subject?
Thanks.
Wyane,
I am scheduled for a mitral repair next month. Could you share more information about the procedure you had (i.e. was it robotic, where did you have it done), and about your recovery? Did you have any symptoms prior to the repair? Have you noticed any cardiac changes since the repair?
I would also mention that a repair is different than a replacement. With a repair you are not on blood thinners or any other medication after the surgery.
Wyane,
I am scheduled for a mitral repair next month. Could you share more information about the procedure you had (i.e. was it robotic, where did you have it done), and about your recovery? Did you have any symptoms prior to the repair? Have you noticed any cardiac changes since the repair?
I would also mention that a repair is different than a replacement. With a repair you are not on blood thinners or any other medication after the surgery.
