How many of you have had heart valve surgery?

Both my wife and I had stents put in. Mine when I was 56 and hers when she was 48. Both of us are doing quite well since the surgery. It took me about a year after the surgery before I felt comfortable doing any kind of heavy work. Since then I've built a one-bedroom one-bath Cottage and also pull the engine out of my car and put it back in mostly by myself With a Little Help from My Wife. So there's life after surgery and the Mayo Clinic is a great place to have it done. Good luck, Steve.