I feel equally lucky:
Primary Care Physician: Triathlete
Cardiologist: Cyclist
Orthopedic Surgeon: Competitive OW swimmer.
Internist: Runner/Marathoner
I had aortic heart valve replacement surgery 13 years ago, after which my docs encouraged me to do as much aerobic exercise as I could handle. That led me to do my first sprint tri ten years ago, three years post-op. A lot of my family and friends thought I was nuts/crazy/irresponsible, but my docs have always been supportive.
I've been very fortunate and have not had any cardiac issues whatsoever with my mechanical valve. And in spite of all the horror stories that you hear, taking Coumadin/Warfarin has been a non-issue. My biggest medical probs have been managing my degenerative Achilles tendinosis and patella tendinosis as I get older (60).
Good luck. Hope all goes well. Look forward to seeing you back here soon!
Mark
Primary Care Physician: Triathlete
Cardiologist: Cyclist
Orthopedic Surgeon: Competitive OW swimmer.
Internist: Runner/Marathoner
I had aortic heart valve replacement surgery 13 years ago, after which my docs encouraged me to do as much aerobic exercise as I could handle. That led me to do my first sprint tri ten years ago, three years post-op. A lot of my family and friends thought I was nuts/crazy/irresponsible, but my docs have always been supportive.
I've been very fortunate and have not had any cardiac issues whatsoever with my mechanical valve. And in spite of all the horror stories that you hear, taking Coumadin/Warfarin has been a non-issue. My biggest medical probs have been managing my degenerative Achilles tendinosis and patella tendinosis as I get older (60).
Good luck. Hope all goes well. Look forward to seeing you back here soon!
Mark
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Redcorvette: Dec 12, 13 7:04