Brief Answer:
Sex acceptable if you can do light physical activity without discomfort

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing in to us.

I have read through your query in details.
Since your heart surgery happened one year back, I guess you have made a good recovery and did not have any complications arising from the surgical procedure.

Sex is a pleasurable physical activity that also lifts up your emotions. The energy expenditure for intercourse is the equivalent of walking briskly or climb two flights of stairs. If you have been doing activities like climbing stairs, going for short walks of about 10 to 15 minutes without discomfort, and never had and chest pain or discomfort following your surgery then you can have sex safely. It is important that you have a long foreplay and have more slow sex. Please avoid having rough sex. Viagra is to be taken under medical supervision and if your doctor has given you Viagra then you can take it.

Though your heart operates at 35 percent, if you are able to comfortably take two flights of stairs or have a brisk walk then a session of slow and gentle sex is acceptable. Please remember not to indulge in rough sex.

Please discuss with your doctor regarding recommended dose of Viagra to be taken and regarding your general fitness for indulging in physical activities.

Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements.

Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.

Regards,
Dr.Vivek

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