Heart patients?

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Michael72002
Michael72002 Posts: 3
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Hey, my name is Michael. I'm looking to see if there are any other heart patients on MFP. I had aortic valve replacement surgery in November of 2012. It was a setback, but I am looking to get back on track and get back to what I weighed when I was in the Air Force. If you've had open-heart surgery (or any kind of heart surgery), I'd like to hear your story and follow you in your recovery.

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  • ericzanetti
    ericzanetti Posts: 41 Member
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    I had valve replacement surgery when I was 19 (10 years ago).

    They swapped my Aortic for my Pulmonary, transplanted a cadaver Pulmonary and put a metal ring around my Mitral valve.

    Recovery was slow but I wasn't motivated back then. I only started my fitness journey a few years ago.

    I'm currently 6'1, 195 lbs. My heaviest was 235, a few years post op.

    I'm in the best shape of my life right now and still progressing. I may not ever be the athlete I could have been if I had a healthy heart from birth but I'm going to get as close as physically possible.

    If the Doctor gave you a clean bill of health, start your cardio and get lifting.

    Good luck bro.

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