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It definitely would be advantageous to be in as good a condition as possible in a situation requiring surgery. Having the lower body and leg strength allowed me to get out of bed the first time on my own power the day after over 14 hours of open heart surgery and being out for 27 hours. The key is doing it the right way because you don't want to blow something out in the process. My local general cardiologist was worthless for my situation, and if had had listened to him, I wouldn't be here.
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I go to the gym and use a very qualified trainer. She is concentrating on my balance and strength (I am 81 years old) She was informed within days of my diagnosis of thoracic aorta aneurysm and has scaled back the more taxing exercises (planking, stomach crunches, squats, etc.) However, my cardiologist who I am seeing to get a 2nd opinion, told me not to go gym and to only walk. Your comment about being able to get out of bed and being in good condition has convinced me to speak to the cardiologist again about continuing my gym training, especially before any surgery. Many thanks!
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@rlhix Thank you for your input.
I hadn’t heard from my cardiologist in a week after my inquiring about cardiac rehab. I made a call today & heard from her NP that I’m nit a candidate fir rehab but gave an alternate suggestion. Will check it out tomorrow. I think I need to look for someone who specializes in thoracic aortal aneurysms as suggested by someone yesterday…