Re starting jogging?

[Dave9w]

Has anyone re started jogging after HA and CABG? Last thing I did before mine was go for a jog so I have a few concerns!

[Hidden]

Hi Dave9w. After my heart bypass I only walked and did the exercises the rehab team sent me until 12 weeks post-op to let my chest heal. After that I had a chat with my GP and slowly started jogging, heavy punch-bag training, yoga and cycling with no issues. I had no issues getting back into exercising but I took everything slowly, listened to my body, rested when needed and discussed with my GP. Good luck!

[Dave9w in reply to Hidden]

Thanks, my HA was in March and bypass April after a month in hospital. I have done all the rehab walks and do light weight training. I also treated myself to a Wattbike Atom as I am a keen cyclist and do an hour on that 4/5 times a week (I have decided not to go back out on the road until next year). I am encouraged that so many people have gone back to running after their events. I think for me it is probably more of a mental thing now as I had just got home from a jog when I had my HA. Hopefully the CBT will help me get beyond that. Cheers all,

Dave.

[Scout2017]

Hi Dave like TWU I got away with stents but had cracked ribs and cartilage from CPR which hurt for ages - running made it worse and I’d have ‘chest pain’ for 2 days after anything high impact, like running. I knew what it was but it was still a bit undermining and I preferred cycling. Not having had CABG I don’t know for sure, obviously! The actual exercise itself was no problem and hugely beneficial to my mental state. B

[fixedrider]

Everything you do needs to be subject to the guidance of your doctors. However, the consultant who discharged me said I was fine to go back to pushing myself (subject to the wound having time to heal and all that) to whatever heart rate I could manage. I've never been any use at running, but I'm back riding non-competitive distance cycling events, and this year I've been cycle racing - only club events, not at any standard, but that's more to do with my never having been at any standard 😀

[Dave9w in reply to fixedrider]

Treated myself to a Wattbike Atom as not going out on the road this year. Just broke 17miles in an hour (50mins with 5 warm up and cool down). Quite pleased with myself. 🚴

[Runningman55]

Hi, I had silent HA then CABG. Had been keen runner beforehand so it was all a big shock. After completing rehab, having talked it through with rehab team they were happy for me to graduate to couch to 5k. That builds you slowly- physically fine but big mental issues to work around. As the confidence built up, felt better doing it. Now worked up to 10k and thinking of getting back to half marathon next year.It’s worked for me and others who have posted. Key is listen to your body and check with medical team and build up gradually. Keep 🙂

[Misstibbs]

Hi Dave I had something similar to yourself and have been a runner for decades so was determined to keep going, so I started with a mile gently and now run a 5k once a week which satisfies me at 70, I think the important thing is to listen and know your limitations good luck

[Albeee]

I read this thread with interest.

I was running, not fast or far before my HA in June. I'd entered a half marathon as an incentive to keep going and was really enjoying it.

Found it hard to be starting from scratch, but I'm lucky my hospital rehab team are running face-to-face gym as well as live zoom sessions. Finding them useful, as I can push myself, with as mentioned reassurance of medical help if it goes wrong.

The problem I have is the following day I sometimes have a bad day of extreme tiredness. I felt great during and the rest of the day, with no angina warning signs I sometimes get after overdoing the gardening for example.

I'm digressing... THANKS to everyone for the reminder of the Couch to 5k. That was what got me off my bike and into running. I'm definintely going to restart that once I get to the end of the rehab sessions. I remember thinking the early sessions were often too easy, but as suggested, they set me up for the next session. Before you know it, you're running the whole thing.

Thanks again... this thread has given me a boost!