Rowing after aortic valve replacement.

[Profsmith3]

I’m scheduled to have TAVR (aortic valve replacement through an artery, not through the sternum thankfully). If you have had this kind of surgery, how long was your recovery? How long before you returned to your Concept2 ergo? I want to get back to rowing ASAP without getting back into trouble, of course.

[mict450]

This question should best be answered by your cardiac surgeon.

[Profsmith3]

Thanks for your thought. Of course, I’ll be guided by my surgeon. I was (and am) asking for others experience on recovery as it relates to rowing. There are websites dedicated to TAVR and recovery from it. However, given its nature as a very physical exercise regimen and relative rarity, there are very few places to go for guidance. That’s why I’m asking for stories about the experiences of others who have returned to rowing after this surgery.

[Profsmith3]

Was released to start rowing yesterday. I’ll start slowly, of course. But today’s 20 mins. were very smooth and easy. Anyone who is interested in details about my TAVR let me know. I’ll let you know what I know.

[Tsnor]

Was released to start rowing yesterday. I’ll start slowly, of course. But today’s 20 mins. were very smooth and easy. Anyone who is interested in details about my TAVR let me know. I’ll let you know what I know.

Welcome. good post. Glad TAVR and rowing went well. Lots of google results saying your doctor was going to have you row, even more people here thinking "even with the best intentions I'm not going to have this guy do something that will mess them up."