mitral valve regurgitation severe

53 male taxi driver,placed on waiting list for valve repair.Concerned about returning to work if operation successful.Has anybody had the op?

I had my aortic valve replaced in June 2011. It was mid September before I felt right again. You have to take the initial recovery quite slowly.    

Hello,from what the surgeon said,your experience sounds about right I think.He said I was looking at about 12 weeks ATBE.Did you have OH or min in ? I am surprised that all ops are not MI as the recovery times are so much faster.