siarr

Hey, folks,

I'm going in for this operation (aortic valve replacement) this thursday. Was wondering if anyone here has undergone a similar procedure, and if so, how long was it before you were able to start playing again. Thanks in advance for any input.

Best,
Chas

hornished

Hey Chas, first of all I hope everything goes OK with your surgery .Nine years ago I had a triple By Pass heart surgery. As I remember just about a month after it I was playing softly, and my Doctor said it was a good exercise for lungs and heart. No more than two months after I was playing normally, and I kept doing it all this time, never having any kind of heart trouble. Wish you luck and good playing.

RG111

I had triple by-pass almost three years ago followed by complications. After I got home from the entire thing I began playing after several days. However the complications kept me there longer than usual, so perhaps I was more "mended" when I finally got home. I started with soft Schlossberg, melodies from Arban and eventually Stamp studies.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery!!!!
Roy Griffin

Catalan

The best to you,hope things go well
cheers,
Bryan

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Newguy

Don't know about recovery time, but good luck to you with the operation.

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oldlou

I can add my name to the list of those who have needed bypass surgery. A few years ago I had a quadrupal bypass which precipitated my trumpet comeback. My cardiac surgeon was an old friend and knew that I had played the trumpet many years ago. He was of the opinion that going back to my horn a week and a half after my surgery would be excellent deep breathing therapy. Using Carmine Caruso's breathing execises I find that I have had no further cardiac problems, except that I require a bi-pap breathing machine while sleeping to get adequate oxygen into my system to counter sleep apnea.


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Siarr,
we are rooting for you! A speedy recovery!

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hornished

Anyway, playing like Maynard or Cat won´t be the most indicated.

siarr

Many thanks to all for the good wishes and encouraging stories. Don't worry, I won't be playing like Cat or Maynard - even if I could! Robin, hold the fort!

Best wishes to everyone! :^)>

Chas Reskin