Strength training after open heart surgery?

[crete]

Hello guys.
Had acsending aortic aneurysm. They did surgery in Dec 2017 .Started strength training 1 year ago. It's been brought to my attention that might not be a good idea. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

[Mark Rippetoe]

Was the repair successful?

[crete]

Absolutely rip

[Mark Rippetoe]

Then what is he worried about?

[crete]

I think because the blood pressure rises when we try moving a heavy load? I've been training for a year and feel great, so i'm going to continue doing the program.
Thank you for the input Rip.

[Mark Rippetoe]

The Valsalva & Stroke | Jonathon Sullivan

[crete]

Read the article. Thank you

[mitchless]

I seem to recall an early episode of Starting Strength where a heart surgeon explained that the most stress your heart will ever be under is on his table. If you survived that, his opinion was train away.

[crete]

I seem to recall an early episode of Starting Strength where a heart surgeon explained that the most stress your heart will ever be under is on his table. If you survived that, his opinion was train away.

All i've been hearing is to take it easy. Don't want to . Appreciate the advice. Train away ,i will

[bobman]

I was born with a bicuspid aortic valve and it combined with training ( possibly that is theory) created an aneurysm in my aortic root

I had a porcine aortic valve replacement and my aortic root and some of the arch replaced

Been training for 3 years since my surgeon told me I have no restrictions I’m 68

You can’t really get a straight answer from most of the medical community IMO they just don’t know and are afraid to commit with a firm opinion