If there are any golfers out there, how long should I leave off the golf for after ablation? Have started doing a bit of putting in doors but can't wait to get out on the course. Don't want to be stupid just looking for an idea from a few golfers so I have an idea🚩🔴💨
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Hi Greg I don't play golf, or at least play very badly, but will tell you a story as all golfers are apt to do.
I was once invited by Nat West Bank to play in a Pro-Am at Moor Park, a prestigous course as I am sure you know, and I declined thanking them and saying I am not good enough.
They insisted and said "you can't be that bad, what do you go round in"
I replied "About 130"
"That's OK" came the reply "we have other amateur golfers of that standard coming along".
I replied "You don't understand, that's for a nine hole pitch and putt"
Silence came the loud reply
Be well
Ian
If you're as keen as me, about ½ hour .
Seriously though, I'd have thought a couple of weeks but that's a complete guess.
Hope you play better than me, otherwise it could be a bit stressful
Koll 🏌⛳️
As long as I'm out there it doesn't how I play, I just love being on the course with friends having a good crack. I thought about 2wks as well, suppose I just wanted someone to tell me different. Better to be out there eventually than not at all.
Happy golfing, cheers Koll
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Personally I think I'd leave it 3-4 weeks to allow the heart to heal up inside.
I left it for two weeks and used a buggy for the next week or so until I felt confident.
Peter
Hello Greg
I too am a very keen golfer, I waited full six weeks after my ablation, just felt right to me.
Go with your gut instinct really, don't underestimate the recovery period though.
I haven't had an ablation but have had 4 internal catheter cardioversions which use a similar procedure via the groin and up an artery or vein.
I left it a couple of weeks just so the leg wound had a reasonable chance to heal before playing again. I guess it depends a bit on how violently you swing as you don;t want to put too much strain on the groin!
Lance