After six weeks of recovery and three months of cardiac rehab, I started a couch-to-5K program but limiting my heart rate as recommended by my Cardiologist and rehab people. Thinking ahead to physical activity after operation, one very important consideration is: how healthy is the heart now? Congratulations on being a survivor….and thanks to the bystanders who must have provided assistance. Then the conditions of the heart muscle and the probabilities of recovery (if heart function has suffered) are evaluated. At the conclusion of the second set, my arms just quit. Sports activities with a high “static” component (eg, weightlifting), where there can be large increases in the blood pressure, may not be advisable, for fear of accelerating aortic enlargement over time. There is also an exercise component that is tailored to the patient, usually involving walking at first, where there is close monitoring of the vital signs, the heart rhythm, and the oxygen level in the blood stream. Previously well-trained athletes can be left “winded” or simply feeling poorly with exercise. I also enjoy biking and skiing , I go uphill called skinning and is very cardio. Deeper still, the heart itself must heal up. Some will be recreational athletes, some will be exercisers, and some will be competitive athletes. I have no expertise or qualifications except being a cardiac patient in my 50s. At home, I tried slowly jog 2-4 blocks, but was felt very winded, thou no chest pain. Didn’t see much mentioned about this particular disorder. Household tasks. work on your efficiency and your times will improve ! This is the main reason why we offer and encourage actively our patients to enrol in a rehabilitation programme. In fact, exercise is highly recommended after heart valve surgery, but you DO need to bear in mind some precautions and safety guidelines to reduce your risk of post-operative complications. Their operations are different, too—even when we’re talking about just the commonly performed operations. To shorten recovery time, you need to know what to expect after heart surgery. Your heart can remain in a good shape if, along with a balanced diet, you also maintain a healthy lifestyle and practice a regular exercising regime, after consulting your doctor. These athletes are fortunate. As an example, aspirin, beta blockers, and statins are often recommended for athletes who’ve had operation for coronary artery disease. According to the original Borg scale under intense sport, we understand the upper half of orange and the whole red category. hey im going in 10/15/17 4 basically the same sugery mvp, im a bit older than u an i was wondering after a yr how ur doing now, i used 2 lift weights an ride motorcycles, an now i cant hardly climb stairs, any recommendations, just be patient and have a good attitude. Among them diseases which induce hypertrophy of the heart muscle (such as aortic valve stenosis), leaking heart valves (if graded more than mild) and known aneurysms of the aorta. Even if this possibility is unlikely, a group of fellow exercisers can provide some needed confidence. Thanks, I question myself, did I push too hard after breast cancer? Regardless of the exact operation, the handiwork here usually involves needle and thread. Adequate, controlled and softly progressing physical activity is the best way to inverse the post-aggression metabolism and allow the muscles to rebuild. The Borg RPE scale is a numerical scale that ranges from 6 to 20, where 6 means “no exertion at all” and 20 means “maximal exertion.” There is a revised version more specifically looking at breathlessness. I may eventually have to take up pickle ball but not without a fight! The cardiac rehabilitation nurses at Guy’s and St Thomas’ can support you and your family. The videos below answer questions other patients have had about using this activity chart. Golfing can take anywhere from 3.5 METs to 4.5 METs, therefore it is important to increase your level of fitness with your exercise program. If you have any information in this regard, I would welcome direction as to how to tap into it, if that is possible without violating applicable privacy laws. Athletes in this situation should remember that there are very real issues with the safety of exercise. The so called remodelling of the heart muscle is a slow process. Others need operation for acquired conditions that take many years to develop (eg, coronary artery disease, aortic aneurysm). In still others, an emergency operation may be needed for some sort of acute problem (eg, aortic dissection). At 51, I wasn’t much of a runner, but was active and thought I was healthy and fit. I’ve found that patients’ experiences are all over the map. It is important to stay alert, self-critical and avoid overdoing. Another reader had been flat out told by her cardiologist: “You don’t need it. As another example, sometimes an athlete will need coronary artery bypass surgery after a heart attack, or acute myocardial infarction (MI), in medical terms. For reference, an ejection fraction of 52% is said to be “normal,” even if it was better some time before. I would guess that, with the heart’s inefficiencies fixed, you’d be able to do more, with less effort. Competitive swimmer with drastically reduced times post op. finding a common ground and understanding is usually easy. Family is usually the best support for ensuring continued good nutrition, ensuring restful sleep (including naps), and seeing to other various needs after the patient returns home from the hospital. Each of these medications will have implications for the athlete. My question is in the literature I read a lot about “small” defects, how big is a small defect? I’m ready to go back to competition, and everything appears to be good. It is possible, but not for everyone and not in each case. For most patients, the heart heals relatively quickly. I find my heart rate exceeds the max advised after a few minutes and way before I start feeling out of breath so I have to stop and walk. Post-surgery, I have undergone several echocardiograms, a MUGA scan, and, within the last month, a cardiopulmonary exercise/stress test. a non invasive ultrasound exam of the heart) for all those engaging in intense sport is surely the best approach to exclude asymptomatic heart disease. Only you will be able to describe your goals and ambitions and ask for feedback about the advisability and safety issues. With a normal or near-normal heart function and no aneurysm involved, it is possible (if desired) to re-engage in sports at a Borg scale level of 11-12 and slowly progress to 13-14. An individual will often spend time in the intensive care unit immediately after surgery. Typically the sternum is slit open in an open heart surgery which takes around 6 weeks to heal. All of these activity restrictions are important because exercise early after operation must usually involve the lower body, rather than the upper body. The structure of these programs may vary by location, but will usually involve both an inpatient phase and an outpatient phase. They know and listen to their body, are used to train according to heart rate defined zones, know their anaerobic threshold in terms of heart rate and many of them know also their maximal oxygen consumption (VO2), as real athletes do. I am a 29 year old very active and fairly fit male who had a 2.5cm ASD closed about 9 weeks ago. The “plumbing” can be fixed with operation so that blood flow is restored past all (or most) of the blockages in the coronary arteries. PS I’m sending someone your way, who needs the information on your blog. Or good as new? Then after three good months, started having weird spells of shortness of breath, so back I went, got checked up and down, ruled out anything serious (good news). If patients succeed in maintaining a regular physical activity, many positive effects happen: blood sugar control improves, blood pressure control improves, body weight control improves! Don’t hold back. I am frustrated to find that I have not yet recovered a high level of fitness. I’m trying to get running again. I met Dennis during my three-month cardiac rehab program.Originally from Scotland, the great-spirited Dennis is 72 years old and full of energy. Working avidly in the gym, was in pretty good condition prior to surgery. Other than chest wall pain or possible dizziness, is there any direct cardiac risk? Here’s a quick story about Dennis. This is a very interesting resource. Thanks for all your work. Some have highly “dynamic” nature (eg, running). Even with a blocked artery and floppy mitral valve I could easily run 3-5 miles at a 6 MPH pace. The diet tips on foods to eat and food not to eat after an open heart surgery can surely help in healthy recovery. Therefore, seeing a cardiologist and having an echocardiography (i.e. In this function mode, the body draws on its best source of energy, the own muscles, to guarantee the increased energetic expenditure. Can get about 40-50% of the way back, and 40-50% after contact. Walk slowly for a few minutes after the conditioning phase. I wanted me on the Metropol cause my heart EF was at 52% prior to the surgery and wants to re-examine it in 3 months. I’m now around 13 weeks after surgery and I’m pretty much back to the rowing machine and lifting weights at the gym three times a week. I’m a competitive runner, and suffered cardiac arrest after a race. If you have had recent heart surgery, you should be visiting your surgeon within 3 months to ensure that all the wounds are undergoing the normal healing process. Once it heals, you should be fine. A Conversation with Cyclist and Heart Transplant Recipient, Paul Langlois, Coach John Fox and Aortic Valve Replacement, http://athletewithstent.com/sport-benefit-risk-analysis-rediscovering-your-sport-safely-after-a-major-health-challenge/, Returning to Exercise (and Training) After Heart Surgery « Berkshire Bicycle, For those with a mechanical heart valve, stroke symptoms (temporary or permanent loss of sensation or muscle weakness) would be important, For those with coronary artery disease, return of angina symptoms (chest pain/discomfort) would be important, For those with aortic aneurysms, return of chest, back, or abdominal pain would be important. In the end, I put my thoughts into a simple benefit-risk equation, in order to encourage appropriate consideration of all of the key variables (medical advice, family responsibility, risk averseness lever, etc.). Even low dosages of metoprolol can give athletes difficulty with exercise. I wish you all great recoveries. No record-breaking times, but I was able to do it, thanks to a now fully-vascularized heart. What You Can Expect as You Recover From Heart Surgery. As I sit here and write this blog, I realize how important it is for people who have had or who are going to have open heart surgery to understand the aftercare. Then added 500 yds, and a set of 100 yard sprints. Sex after heart surgery is considered safe after about four weeks of recovery. I too can’t seem to find an answer to the diminished exercise capacity question. I had no sense of fatigue during or after my runs. The book describes a gradual, structured path to resuming aerobic exercise and conditioning once cardiac rehab is completed. I am wondering if you have heard from people at later points in time and, if so, whether their decline in exercise capacity leveled off at a certain point or, even better, reversed itself. I can’t wait to return to full fitness. I marvel every time I see an athlete patient get back to exercise after heart surgery, so I’m always encouraged by these inquiries. I explain to the patients that even the least invasive cardiac surgery, especially if the extracorporeal circulation has to be used (which is normally the case), induces an avalanche of inflammatory reaction in the body, which results in the so-called post-aggression reaction. As you know, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. Very helpful! Hope this helps. If you had a bypass, your legs may hurt more than your chest if the surgeon used leg veins as grafts. I was feeling great, doing the swimming again, and was focusing on time and distance — not competitive, but better than vast majority of people in my age group — age 68. But I know exactly where you are coming from buddy ! Kind Regards, They work Monday to Friday, between 9am and 5pm. I’ve written a review about this book previously here at the blog. Like you mention, sometimes the first indication that there is severe coronary artery disease….is cardiac arrest. I saw my cardiologist twice a year before the incident due to a blocked artery 10 years ago. We know that for many patients going home after their heart operation can be a great relief, but it can also be quite daunting. Perhaps you can think of other important team members as well. I told my Cardiologist that I liked my Diseased Heart better than the Repaired Heart. In another post here, I talk about the 6 important warning signs of “hidden” heart disease–chest pain/discomfort, unusual shortness of breath, unusual fatigue, palpitations, light-headedness or blacking out during exercise, and a decrement in athletic performance. In yet another example, sometimes an athlete will need operation for repair of an aortic aneurysm. At this point, I believe that I will eventually be able to regain full cardio capacity, perhaps better than before. I know every situation and person is different. It’s worth paying attention to instructions for showering, bathing, and swimming. My physio therapist believes that my core became weak due to inactivity after the surgery and the rigors of squash have localized a lot of stress to the lower back due to the core weakness. Sign up to receive an email when I add new content. The major components of the equation are the following: Some definitions first. Some days are much better than others but there”s no way to predict. Closest to home, athletes will benefit from a family that helps to encourage a return to physical activity and works to make this possible. The only one size fits all, is understand your condition, ask questions, read Larry’s blog, and take personal responsibility for your health. Below is a guide which shows when you may be able to resume (re-start) many activities after your surgery. A third issue is frequent visual migraines, which often interfere with performance on-court in terms of seeing the ball and general energy levels. When buying a bra to wear after surgery, look for a traditional cup style, not sports bras or compression bras (used after breast surgery). For most patients, walking is the most appropriate exercise early after operation, with an emphasis on moderate exertion and increasing duration. to determine your progress for a full … Although the tissues or devices are fixed securely in place, it takes many weeks or even months for the affected tissues to heal completely. Patients should not drive if they are taking narcotic pain pills during the day. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window). The topic might seem a contradiction, how can it be possible to engage in intense sport with an operated heart? My cardiologist said to give it a month for me to adjust, then another month, and I did and got back to normal again. Cannot take a full swing at this point. The concept of perceived exertion implies that intensity of physical activity is relative. C. Hi Larry, The tissues are sewn together or new materials (eg, heart valves) are sewn into the heart. You’ve got the right idea, though. She is interested in playing soccer but I am apprehensive about her playing. Thanks for sharing your experience, Skip. I am 41 and underwent open sternotomy mitral valve repair 5 and a half months ago. Lifting, pushing, and pulling: Avoid lifting, pushing, and pulling any object heavier than 10 to 15 pounds for 8 eight weeks. However, reading through the report again I saw Ostium Secundum 6mm. The short answer to these questions is a resounding YES! The anticoagulants also bring a potential risk of unwanted, serious bleeding in the event of bodily injury. I’m a marathon and ultra marathon runner. This can affect how you progress with exercise. Some will be young and others will be old. But if you can wait more than 5 months for yours, do … What a drop from 30 minutes before my heart attack – surgery. Athletes should arrange for periodic visits with their doctor(s) so that they can discuss their plans for physical activity, share their experiences, both good and bad, develop plans, agree on any restrictions, and monitor progress. You can learn more about how to increase your walking after heart surgery here. Intense outbursts in any activity let blood pressure increase rapidly to very high values, which stress and harm the heart muscle acutely. Required fields are marked *. After breast cancer I was determined to get back to better than my best and have completed 2 ultras and 4 marathons since then with the last marathon giving me a PR by 26 minutes. Per ricevere un email quando viene pubblicato un nuovo post, basta inserire il suo indirizzo email, © document.write((new Date()).getFullYear()); HEARTMATTERS.CH - Prof. Dr. med. I guess I just have to be patient but wondered if you had any thoughts? My daughter had open heart surgery just before she turned 3 months old. The nurse did not want my HR to go above 110 (due to the Metropol); however, my cardiologist stated he was not too concern with my HR as long as I had no chest pain. A special group of patients are those seriously active in sports. It’s important early after operation, together with the patient and family, to establish expectations and goals about physical activity. Also helps with endothelial function! For some general information about getting back to exercise, see a blog post here specifically about that issue. Had Achilles issues during the recovery and had to take about 6 months off from running. There are a variety of support groups with an online presence, but two of my favorites are the Ironheart Foundation and Cardiac Athletes. It was BORING! Finally, athletes will come with all sorts of sports backgrounds and all sorts of future goals. Some athletes will be healthy except for their heart condition and others will have other medical conditions that affect not only the operation, but also the recovery. And because athletes and operations are all different, I can only generalize here. Sometimes, medications that were required before the operation are no longer needed. In medicine this is used to document the patient’s exertion during a test, and sports coaches use the scale to assess the intensity of training and competition. Sometimes, walking needs to be the starting point. Heres the link, fyi (I’m thinking of turning it into an app, with some fine tuning, and cautious disclaimers): http://athletewithstent.com/sport-benefit-risk-analysis-rediscovering-your-sport-safely-after-a-major-health-challenge/ 1), is a frequently used quantitative measure of perceived exertion during physical activity. It is directed to any person interested in this field, health professionals but also to students and trainees. Thanks for the great read, I’m a 37yr old male who had a CABG “triple” done 9 weeks ago. This is the only way to settle on plans that are right for you. The topic is complex and requires a differentiated approach. Athletes may sometimes fail to see the value in such a program, but these programs can actually provide some much needed structure to the early return to exercise. Study information presented throughout this timeline is a summary of the SternaLock Blu Study results and should not be construed as a substitute for reviewing all the actual study information with your physician. Could not lift them, reach and pull. I am an A-level squash player and returned to the court around the 6-12 week week mark with light drills followed by more competitive games later on. A healthy diet after heart surgery is crucial to your recovery, and to helps you protect your heart against further problems. Just exercise and eat a balanced diet.” If participants perceive that a supervised rehab program is filled with frail seniors, it can take a special kind of commitment to future heart health (not to mention a powerfully strong endorsement from their cardiologists) to both register and complete the program. Hey fellow hard chargers. Perhaps remember to post back at some point and let us know how things are going. The cardiologist and heart rehab staff shrug and provide no answers. Had a little angina, got it checked out, and before I knew it had a triple bypass. I am 59YOA and a competitive tournament Handball player, usually beating opponents 20years younger. Dont feel sorry about yourself, and believe tomorrow will be a stronger day, and it will be. During that time, the best advice might be to limit strenuous exercise because of the increased risk of repeat MI. It is not possible to return to best personal record levels within two or three weeks! I am now at the stage where I am considering a return to more regular and intense exercise, after spending the last month and a half just walking and occasionally using a bicycle turbo-trainer indoors. Log in, May 1, 2016 By Larry Creswell, MD 45 Comments. On 27Jun I had Quintuple CABG, so I”m in wk wk 8 after my surgery. Don’t assume that your doctor(s) will understand what it means to train for the masters national swimming championship or a marathon or a 70.3 triathlon. Exercise is important. I’m a 51 year old male who had aortic stenosis from a bicuspid valve. Pay attention and listen to your body. I’m very active and had no symptoms other than a TIA that just had me lose vision in one eye for 10 minutes. Hi, I heard recently that while most of the focus on cardiovadcular disease has been about the large vessels, the same disease process can affect the small vessels—I hope to learn more about that. I usually start exploring beyond the medical history, inquiring about the sport history, too. Or have we mended the problem? Does this mean that is my EF does not improve, my endurance level may not be at the same level as it was a year ago. Terms like “small” and “large” are relative and imprecise. I’m also keen to hear stories from fellow runners and their return to running after open heart surgery. ACTIVITY Number of weeks after surgery you can re-start the activity Sexual intercourse 3-4 (avoid weight bearing positions or pressure on wound) These are both support groups of sort and might provide an opportunity for networking with others in a similar circumstance. He laughed, but understood. At the beginning, there might also be a nutritionist, your cardiac rehab specialist, or physical therapist, as well. Recovery after Open-Heart Surgery. Good work, Larry. In general, people with heart conditions should avoid sudden and intense outbursts. Being able to share experiences with other athletes who’ve had similar surgery can often be helpful, even if those athletes aren’t close to home. Only one year after having open heart surgery, Ben Sprague steps back on the football field. Athletes should be vigilant about these general warning signs and report them to their doctor(s). Both offer an opportunity to network with similar athletes, learn from their experiences, and also have a forum to “give back.” You’re not alone. I’d recommend a full cardiac rehab program for all athletes who are looking to return to exercise after operation. I’m glad you mentioned that you can it and that’s beneficial. Have recently attended swim coaching and have dramatically improved my streamline, early catch and better kick …. My recovery is going well and I’m in cardiovascular rehab, but I still have a fear of doing to much. July 15, 2002 -- Having surgery to save your heart may put your brain at risk. I’ve talked previously about 5 important warning signs of potential heart problems: chest pain/discomfort, unusual shortness of breath, palpitations, blacking out (or nearly so), and unusual fatigue. I know her current age it may not be a … Normally all these conditions (except aneurysms) cause symptoms on exertion, mainly shortness of breath, so they get detected. The skin incision ordinarily heals very quickly. As in life without cardiac surgery, not everyone of us can practice sport at high levels of intensity and endurance. Gary. 45 yo triathlete who wants to continue. There may also be additional warning signs to watch for, that are very specific to the type of surgery an athlete has had. There are usually educational offerings about nutrition, medications, lifestyle modifications, and community resources. Conditions such as diabetes, a suppressed immune system (eg, from illness or medications such as steroids), or even just poor nutrition before operation can delay healing substantially. The breastbone, or sternum, may take a couple months to regain most of its strength. I’m still in hospital due to an infection around my heart but am starting to think about the future and running. I’m a 72 year old physician 1 week out from an aortic valve repair for a bicuspid valve with a mini-sternotomy approach. The surgical wounds need to heal after surgery. Hi…..I am NOT a doctor but a triple bypass patient and an athlete. For today’s discussion, let’s confine ourselves to what I call “conventional” heart surgery—the whole collection of heart operations that use a chest incision, with splitting of the breast bone (sternum), and make use of the heart-lung machine for cardiopulmonary bypass during the procedure. Grab bars can help you be more safe and independent. I had expected my cardio ability to be better than before since I was playing with severe mitral regurgitation before the surgery. Initially, you will be limited to walking 5-10 minutes while you are recovering in the hospital. This should be obvious. Great article. Most often, a portion of the enlarged aorta is “repaired” by replacing the blood vessel with a synthetic, fabric substitute. Right. Many patients are able to return to very active lifestyles after heart valve replacement. If you’re an athlete patient, please use this post to become educated about some of the issues and help gather your thoughts for conversations with your own doctor(s). People are usually practicing very basic self-care and are encouraged to get up, to breathe deeply, and to resume eating, drinking and walking as soon as possible after surgery. More importantly, though, is the amount of blood that flows through the PFO….and in which direction. I find your blog really helpful and recognize much of what you talk about in my own situation. We commonly tell patients that if they can sit in their car and easily turn the wheel to the left and right and use the gas and brake pedals without hesitation after four weeks of recovery time, they are probably … He’s been taking it pretty easy, I fear he’s getting cabin fever. Even before your operation, it would be wise to have discussions with your cardiologist and cardiac surgeon about the possibilities in your particular circumstance. • Use a hand-held shower head can help you reach places on your body more easily. Also in this context, there is no solution that fits all situations: the individual approach and honest dialogue is fundamental. Remember you are not alone. Through your participation this blog could also be moulded by yourselves, which would be nice and very welcome! One final point is that healing may be impaired in some patients. Days and weeks following surgery. My father just barely got out of open heart surgery. We wire the sternum back together and in most cases, the bone knits back together just like any other broken bone. Thank you, Wayne. Does the disease continue even after the operation? You can envision this support system as having a set of layers. golf, tennis, bowling; volleyball, basketball, football; vigorous dancing This is a factor which must be weighed when settling on what types of physical activity are safe. In an effort to quantify what I mean by “severe”: – Pre-surgery, my running regime consisted of 8-12 mile runs 4-5x a week at about an 8:00 minute/mile pace. Thanks so much for this comprehensive overview! I can do pull ups etc and really have no restrictions. This care will start in the hospital with the nurses and therapists. Many surgeons also restrict driving for the first month. If this condition is found before any damage has occurred to the heart or lungs, operation is curative and athletes can generally return to any form of sports activities after they’ve healed up. Avoid these heavy activities that require effort after heart surgery until the follow-up visit with your doctor: 1. I’m just discouraged, particularly in realation to long distance swimming. Am exactly the same as you mate … quad bypass at 57. Even though my insurance was paying for it, I knew I could do what they were doing at my own gym, and be with my friends and people my own age.”. Fig. Thanks for sharing your experience, Kevin. The CT scan with contrast dye I underwent a few weeks before my surgery revealed that my coronary arteries were “pristine” clean – which I attribute to my near-vegan diet and close to 40 years of daily exercise. Any readers have experience with afib? 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