Diren's Posts

Better, yes, but be realistic about recovery and don't set bar too high. With younger patients (like myself @ 50) there is a tendency to "hear all the noise" about miraculous improvements and being better than ever in no time. It does get better, but fatigue is real, and constant attention to training helps!

Hello, Thank you all for your replies. Sean; My fitness level is terrible; I can't run at all, and even brisk walking only lasts 20-25 minutes at most before I run out of breath and get tired quickly. Your situation is very encouraging; I hope I'll get better too. Rose; My aortic valve will be a mechanical valve; there's also the Ozaki option, but I didn't want that.Your situation has honestly given me even more hope; I hope to be like you after my surgery. Thank you for your support. Alex; I also want to be both realistic and positive about the recovery period. Of course, the process will take time. I honestly want to be more results-oriented; my performance won't improve drastically, but you can't help but think that with a new aortic valve, you can do sports better and be more resilient. John; Yes, this was a different example. Honestly, I also have many symptoms, and of course, fear, because if I push myself too hard, I feel like I'm going to faint, I get dizzy, and I can't breathe. Because of this fear, I can't even do sports. But I hope you will also reach your old performance level as time goes on. Marie: I guess I have no choice but to be patient, because I really miss playing tennis. And I truly want to believe that I will feel better and be more resilient after the surgery.