Norman's Posts

Well, I am nearly 3-months out of surgery and going strong. I have completed 3 1-hour sessions of Cardio Rehab (33 more scheduled) and have found this to be a wonderful bit of cardio education. I am still watching my lifting, pushing and pulling; however, I know my breastbone is probably mending well (not the time to take chances). My advice to all - maintain a postive attitude and walk - get out of that easy chair and move!

Well, it has been 1-month, 7-day since my surgery (repaired Mitral Valve and performed a Bypass of my Right-Coronary Artery. I have become a walking fool (over 65-miles last week / too much - have backed it down to 5-miles per day). I try to get out twice a day for a nice walk / my area includes flats and rolling hills. Since walking, my blood pressure and pulse have stabilized. I notice improvement in my endurance on a day basis. I have been released back into the care of my Primary Care Physician - just giving my breastbone adequate time to fuse back together. POSITIVE ATTITUDE AND GETTING UP AND OUT EVERY DAY IS KEY TO YOUR SUCCESSFUL RECOVERY! PLEASE DO IT!