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3 months post op and doing great! However, I'm starting to get what I call ingrown hairs in my incision. Is this common and is there a prevention?

5 weeks post aortic valve replacement and just diagnosed with pleurisy at local ER. I am calling cardiologist tomorrow. Just curious if anyone else had this problem.

5 weeks post aortic valve replacement and just diagnosed with pleurisy at local ER. I am going to call cardiologist tomorrow. Just curious if anyone else experienced this.

I know exercise is good for you, obviously. Would doing high cardio workouts and constantly increasing heart rate cause the valve to wear out faster? I picture it as only having "X", amount of life.

It may have been sooner, but I went into A-fib. The last 2 days were harder than the first 2. My back is incredibly stiff/sore. I had to have my wife help me shower. Hoping tomorrow will be easier now that I'm home.

I chose tissue valve due to several reasons. I am fully aware a replacement will be needed in my future. I am really just curious of usual timeline for people returning to work, if everything goes great. I am a Chemist in a lab. I soley work indoors and do not do heavy lifting. Would an expectation of 6 weeks be too soon?