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Post septum myectomy: How did you feel 9 weeks after surgery?

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) | Last Active: Dec 16, 2025 | Replies (47)
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I had a septal myectomy in 01/2022. Also replaced damaged mitral valve and had a LAA put in . Coming out of surgery had total heart block. Pacemaker installed a week later while I was still in the ICU. Long recovery. 1 yr of rehab. Still not 100% but no syncope. Short of breath due to deconditioning which was partly due to continued Metoprolol making me lethargic and fear of the heart failing in some way.

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Debra, Volunteer Mentor | @karukgirl | Dec 16, 2025

Hi @margiewinslow, it looks like you are new to Mayo Clinic Connect, so welcome!
May I ask where your septal myectomy was performed?
It sounds like you had a pretty rough time afterwards...that's too bad. We are all different and we all have different recoveries. Thank goodness you were still in the hospital when the heart block happened.

Being in good physical condition can help you live your best life, but it sounds like you have a couple of remaining issues that keep you from being able to develop a plan to get some exercise.
How often do you see your cardiologist? Have you shared your concerns with them?

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