Today is 12 weeks post surgery for triple by- pass.
Prior to surgery I was obviously filled with apprehension thinking that things like golf, would be a thing of the past and needed to accept changes.
Medical team assured me this was not the case and to have a positive approach and set small goals for after the surgery.
1st goal - to walk around the ward 3 times unaided.
Achieved after 3 days and released home on 4th day.
2nd goal- build up to walking each day 40mins. (Not easy to achieve in 40c heat and 60+ humidity.
Achieved over 3 week period.
End of week 4 started practice with golf clubs.
Golf Holiday week 8 - Had been booked for some time and did not wish to let my wife down.
Cardiologist gave all clear the day before flight.
We had a great time in South Africa.
Played 6 18 hole courses. Went on Safari and 10k trek through the Bush.
For all pre-OP patients
Be Positive and set small goals and a big target at the end.