Kathleen's Posts

Kathleen, I'm in New Jersey and walking last night felt like walking in a sauna. I definitely walked slower than other nights just because of the weather. I'm tired too, and about 7 weeks post op. I think our bodies are still recovering, but you might mention it to your doctor if it feels debilitating.

Thank you guys! I sent an email to my surgeon about this. I won't see him until early November, however, I am seeing my cardiologist next week. I also have a left ventricular hypertrophy , which I wonder if that is adding to the fatigue. What could be done for that? I'm nervous about all this...which I guess is normal considering everything.

Thank you guys! I sent an email to my surgeon about this. I won't see him until early November, however, I am seeing my cardiologist next week. I also have a left ventricular hypertrophy , which I wonder if that is adding to the fatigue. What could be done for that? I'm nervous about all this...which I guess is normal considering everything.

The fatigue stays for a long time. I was grateful to my surgeon for being brutally honest before surgery. He said "you will be tired for a LONG time". 16 months after surgery, I still get tired on stairs or going uphill. I'm back at dance class but get very tired when there are moments of fast constant movement. Doctors say I'm fine, so I'm counting on more time. But I have a hard time saying "better than before". Hot weather is also not friendly to cardiac patients, so keep that in mind... Take care, and know that healing can take a long time and your body is working hard to recover!

You will do well, Kathleen. I had a bicuspid aortic valve replaced and had a part of my aorta replaced to fix an aneurysm two weeks ago and I am now walking two miles a day and getting stronger all the time. Its a slow process, but I know I will be back at 100 per cent soon and so will you.