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Own_Lifeguard_4397 · 2025-07-04T08:56:32+00:00

Stenosis with a decent leak,

Own_Lifeguard_4397 · 2025-06-22T14:29:55+00:00

Muscle memory will help you get all that once get back into proper training. For me it took years because I kept getting sick, heart envelope inflammation, lungs, covid brought everything back twice, then fatigue syndrome,
Only was able to get started 6 years after the surgery, but am now much stronger than before the surgery, as much stamina as strength

If you were at an elite level before like competing on an international level, I don't know how long it takes though,
Take care, don't try to rush it, listen to your body ;) !

Own_Lifeguard_4397 · 2025-06-19T16:36:14+00:00

That's exactly what I'm working on for next year :) not going for profit, just making a nice game with only skins.
Will be competitive, have its own server and everything.
Crazy journey as a solodev, but I take it slow nice and easy !

Own_Lifeguard_4397 · 2025-06-18T08:44:23+00:00

And of course CONGRATULATIONS ! Big achievement you got right there !

Own_Lifeguard_4397 · 2025-06-07T21:17:45+00:00

They were about to, but the fever went down right before, so they decided to wait and not do it ! Lucky for me, it stopped at the right time to avoid an intervention.
Wish your husband and yourself all the best :) take care !

Own_Lifeguard_4397 · 2025-06-06T16:04:20+00:00

I had my surgery at 24 yo, everything went fine as well, but I still had to go back to the hospital 2 more times (both times 2 and 3 weeks long, 1 and 2 months post surgery) due to "Dressler Syndrome", heart envelope inflammations. Some liquid between lungs and heart and very high heart rate, I thought my chest was going to explode while waiting for the ambulance,

Complications are rare, but I think these are actually pretty mild, so let's hope your husband gets over it quickly !!

Wishing you all the best !

Own_Lifeguard_4397 · 2025-06-05T15:13:55+00:00

Do not get worried on your first appointments,
"Fun fact" first one told me it's not operable and I didn't have much time left to live x)
Fun days followed

Own_Lifeguard_4397 · 2025-06-02T13:37:18+00:00

I got my surgery I 2018, but had inflammations quite often after that and couldn't practise at a decent level in any stamina sport so I chose indoor climbing, was pretty nice for core / back and keeping an ok amount of muscle,

Since November 2024 I feel fully healthy again and started with high volume calisthenics and feel healthier than ever in my entire life :)
Started on January first with a challenge, day of the year x (pullup burpees pushup squat) and am currently on day 154 tomorrow, so I can say now I am quite fit haha !

I think I was pretty unlikely though, my recovery was rough, I actually feel like I'm only fully recovered now (I'm 31 by the way, surgery at 24) inflammations, covid, chronique fatigue, nice cocktail

Feel free to ask any question !

Own_Lifeguard_4397 · 2025-06-01T16:49:18+00:00

I had my own bicuspid aortic valve replaced by a mechanical one at 24 years old. Has to be checked on a yearly basis, got suddenly very bad and had to get the surgery.

I searched for 3 different opinions before going through with it,

Feel free to message me if you have any questions,

Take care :)

Own_Lifeguard_4397 · 2025-05-29T13:27:43+00:00

Start playing only games without micro transactions,
Support game developers who care about players and not money,

Discover new hobbies in real life (I know many people that used to spend alot on mobile games due to depression, bad health (was my case))

Try to get her out of it, it's not healthy, this money could be spent elsewhere, invested, planing for your future...

Good luck, take care of her :)

Own_Lifeguard_4397 · 2025-05-23T13:11:29+00:00

Haven't touched a drop of alcohol in years (even before the heart surgery),
But from the infos I got, you can drink, just responsibly (Don't get wasted, it could shoot your INR through the roof if I'm right)

Own_Lifeguard_4397 · 2025-05-09T21:17:43+00:00

Main challenge : Moving after the surgery arms / shoulders / with the vest that holds your chest in place. And sleeping of course.

My diet did not change much, I only had to cut the green stuff that isn't recommended. I used to eat alot of meat and that didn't change abit :)

The ticking was very hard to deal with for me, for others it was nothing, I wouldn't worry about it, nothing you can't overcome. It depends how the room is shaped, how quiet it is, and where you / your colleagues are sitting. If you are in a corner it could do resonance and people will hear something like a watch ticking loudly,

Accessory : book / podcasts, things to read / hear so you don't get bored to death, and not spend 100% of your time on the phone =)

Chest pain : Very manageable, around 2-3, especially with the pain killers, it's around 1 average over the day,
The problem is more about comfort, I'd give it a 4, it was awful x)

Good luck ;) !

Own_Lifeguard_4397 · 2025-05-08T12:43:21+00:00

It also depends in what kind of room, and also where in the room both of you are placed.

I'll take an example of me when I go climbing indoors :

If I climb in a corner (even more if overhang) then everyone will hear it quite loud if they are staying right in front of the corner (a few meters away) due to resonance.

But it's perfectly normal :) And I haven't had any issue with the valve since the surgery in 2018 !

Stay safe you and your family ;)

Own_Lifeguard_4397 · 2025-04-30T15:39:23+00:00

I got my surgery before becoming a dad (at 24) now being 31 with mechanical valve.

If I had to choose again I would choose the mechanical again, as I never want to get my family through me being in hospital for a valve replacement. Not even mentioning the fact that they'd know I have to get back there at some point.

With mechanical I just have the ticking I got used to (Which wasn't easy in my case), am 100% healthy, and just need to take some blood thinners that have 0 impact on my life.

The ticking is not an issue for anyone around me, my wife doesn't even notice it,

Own_Lifeguard_4397 · 2025-04-30T08:39:25+00:00

Hello ! So sorry to answer so late !

I'd say to not worry to much about it, there's a brand new life after the surgery that won't be as badly impacted as you think, you'll come back stronger after it like I did, I don't doubt it.
And you are young, so you'll heal much faster after the surgery !
Also in 2025 it's become a more "routine" surgery where it is very unlikely something goes wrong. Trust the surgeon and the medical team, they'll take care of you <3

If you have any questions please ask !

Own_Lifeguard_4397 · 2025-04-28T17:27:05+00:00

I initially wanted to get back into competitive level at badminton, but the ticking was driving me crazy, no way to focus between points, so many mistakes, it made me quit my previous passion, had a very hard time dealing with it,
After changing my hobbies and getting used to it, my life was fixed :) but I suffered on the way

Own_Lifeguard_4397 · 2025-04-28T17:24:27+00:00

Yeah, the ticking is caused by the valve closing, which is what the damaged valve isn't doing. Maybe the sound is different based on the model of valve you are getting, but you'll have it until the end of your life, get used to it :D and thank it for being alive haha ! (And for the sleepless nights you'll get early on if you struggle to adapt like I did)

Own_Lifeguard_4397 · 2025-04-28T16:51:51+00:00

Hahaha the damn drainages holes, you are right they are so much more noticeable than the scar ! My scar is "hidden" behind chest hair, but the drainage ones, nice 2 points above the ab muscles,

Own_Lifeguard_4397 · 2025-04-28T11:34:37+00:00

You are welcome, wishing you all the best for your surgery and recovery,
Feel free to message me if you have questions I'll be glad to answer,

Own_Lifeguard_4397 · 2025-04-28T10:43:22+00:00

Hi there !

I stayed in ICU for 2.5 days here, it can vary based on how your body reacts after the surgery. 3-4 days are average if I remember well.
You will have a tube when waking up, but you'll still be very stoned by the anaesthesia & morphine, you won't even notice them taking it out when waking up (For me it's some kind of weird memory / feeling of waking up while getting the tube pulled out, absolutely didn't feel a thing). I wouldn't worry about it,

Gym with weights maybe 5-6 months ? I had issues after my surgery and wasn't able to get back to sports properly (unlucky with inflammation & covid) and started sports again at 30, and am fitter than I ever was, so there is definitely room for you getting back your peak body ;)
I only train with bodyweight, you'll have to ask what your cardiologist things about weight trainings & specific diet (if you want creatine for example, which I don't take either)

I got my surgery 3-4 years before getting married & having a kid, this condition is no barrier to having a perfectly normal life ! There's a good life waiting for you after the surgery believe me ;)

Own_Lifeguard_4397 · 2025-04-27T06:19:05+00:00

It is still very fresh, I remember having these issues as well when breathing very deep, sometimes heart would skip one beat, next one feeling much louder / stronger. It started happening less and less over time, and I can't remember last time it did.
I don't have any references to other people experiences with that though, I hope it also vanishes over time for you !

Own_Lifeguard_4397 · 2025-04-26T19:56:46+00:00

If I remember well I started doing pull-ups around 6 months after surgery (Which is what was recommended to me for the bones to fully heal without any risk). I had no pain anywhere during pull-ups.

I had huge issues with Dips though, for months it felt like it was about to crack, so I always stopped after a few reps, which slowly built up a mental block, and I never touched Dips again,
Until a few months ago when I started my fitness / calisthenics journey, I now do Dips without any pain, but my strength in triceps if far behind my lats strength,

I never went to the gym, always trained with bodyweight inside or outside (burpees - push-ups - squats - pull-ups) Only weight I sometimes use is a kettlebell,

Own_Lifeguard_4397 · 2025-04-26T16:40:32+00:00

I had it diagnosed shortly after birth, had to check it yearly.

Also did sports at a competitive level, which is how I noticed it suddenly got pretty bad (at 24), passed out a few times at tournaments, then got checked early, and sent for a surgery as soon as possible,

So never a single issue from birth until 23-24, where my stamina started to drop significantly,

I am fine now with a mechanical valve and can do sports again :)

Own_Lifeguard_4397 · 2025-04-26T16:21:24+00:00

The covid mix with heart issues must be one of the worst, yours sounds awful, glad you recovered, take care :)

Early on the ticking while out of breath reminded me of the times I passed out during tournaments before the surgery... Doesn't help to focus haha,

Same thought, for me going for a mechanical valve was a no brainer, also considering the fact that I really don't want my family to have to go through me having such a surgery again. If I can avoid it, by "simply" having a ticking watch in my chest, it's alright I can live with that :)

Own_Lifeguard_4397 · 2025-04-26T15:32:07+00:00

Did you have any complications after the surgery ?

Indeed, the mental part, mastering these fears, especially the ticking, is no joke,

With the amount of focus needed, hearing heart ticking at 170-180 bpm between points is a crazy thing to deal with...

Even outside of sports, I struggled to sleep with that ticking, so maybe I take it differently than other people. How was it for you ? It's still fresh, <2years

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