Cycle after surgery

[La5385]

Is it safe to do a cycle after a heart valve transplant?

[Bonaparte]

Probably not. Could we get some more background info?

[Strongblood]

Is it a manufactured mechanical valve or a tissue valve? If it's a mechanical valve and you have to take blood thinners to keep any clots from ever forming, then I wouldn't risk it bro. Steroids raise red blood cell count, there's always the risk of hemocrit levels rising above normal. I think that would be counter productive to your treatment and health.
If you have a tissue valve and will not be on any long term meds then, maybe. This is just my opinion brother. I would definitely talk it over with a doctor before doing anything. Good luck!

[La5385]

its a tissue valve and and the only long term med is a beta blocker

[ScotchGuard02]

Dang, serious question. What have you decided?

[TRA]

Is it safe to do a cycle after a heart valve transplant?

Pretty sure you should post up how far out post-op you plan to cycle, your age, stats, etc. to get input that is good.
Is the beta blocker for good? Wouldn't be fun to lift on that. Seems like you look at a cardiologist and they put you on a beta blocker. Not saying not to take it, though, just wondering how you will do with heavy lifts on it since it keeps heart rate down.

[Bonaparte]

Pretty sure you should post up how far out post-op you plan to cycle, your age, stats, etc. to get input that is good.
Is the beta blocker for good? Wouldn't be fun to lift on that. Seems like you look at a cardiologist and they put you on a beta blocker. Not saying not to take it, though, just wondering how you will do with heavy lifts on it since it keeps heart rate down.

Beta blockers don't interfere with heavy lifting as much as they do with high intensity cardio. Once you hit that wall and your heart rate won't climb high enough to meet demand, you feel incredibly winded and nauseous real fast and have to stop before you collapse.