Playing golf again.

[Nunk]

Hello, I had 3 stents fitted nearly 4 weeks ago, I’m gradually building up my exercise week by week. Has anyone started playing golf again after having stents. I realise it’ll be a gradual thing, short shots at the driving range. Then after a couple of weeks probably 4 or 5 holes at my golf course. What I’m really worried about is swinging and causing damage to the stents in my heart. I’m just wondering how other people felt when they started playing golf again. All advice would be very welcome even tips to improve my handicap! 😀

[Jomo2021]

Hi, I had two stents in December 2020, was playing a bit by the following summer. Couldn’t manage 18 holes, but got half way round. Swinging wasn’t the problem - it was the walking for me. I started off on the practice green and tried lots of swings before tackling the course.

[Nunk in reply to Jomo2021]

Thank you Jomo. 👍🏻

[devonian186]

We are all different but I would ask that specific question to your cardiologist. As you say, swinging a golf club sets up certain tensions because of the action, so I think better safe than sorry and stop until you get an answer.

[Hidden in reply to devonian186]

No. Be reassured here. There is no way swinging your arms would affect a coronary artery stent. There are other reasons to be cautious, but not that.

[Nunk in reply to devonian186]

Thank you. 👍🏻⛳️

[Hidden]

Won’t happen. The stents in your coronary arteries will not be affected in any way by swinging your arms.

However, you should build up exercise steadily and not go for it all at once. There is also always a small risk of stents blocking soon after being put in, so you wouldn’t want that to happen while you are doing anything too strenuous.

Be patient, listen to your body, and do as much as feels reasonable. Any exercise is better than no exercise.

[Nunk in reply to Hidden]

Thank you. 😊⛳️

[Sljp0000]

Hi!

After failed Bypass surgery I had 4 stents fitted in February. The GP and Cardiologist said I was fine to okay golf after a month or two. As others have said, listen to your body. I can only play 3 or 4 holes due to a paralysed left diaphragm (severed phrenic nerve due surgery) but the swinging isn't a problem except some muscular aches and pains.

Enjoy your golf!

God bless.

Susie

[Nunk in reply to Sljp0000]

Thank you Susie, best wishes with your health.

[Andyman]

I'm 12 into my stents and play 3 times a week. Really don't overthink this just listen to your body. A little at a time. Just don't go looking for problems.

[Nunk in reply to Andyman]

Thank you Andy, is that weeks or months? Just a bit scared at the moment but these thoughts are getting less week by week.

[Andyman in reply to Nunk]

Sorry years. A long way for you. But get fit by walking as much and as far as you can. It will come if you persevere. Listen to your body but don't use it as an excuse for inactivity. A little at a time.

[kiwimick]

Hi,

I had a stent fitted in January after heart attack. Started swinging a few into my net at home never thought much about the stent being a problem with my swing just a bit worried about the walking round the course.

After about 6 weeks I played a few holes kept on the level and near clubhouse as I was a bit nervous also told the groundstaff as a bit of a 'back up' just in case anything happened, I took it steady as everyone says listen to your body if you feel tired rest and don't overdo it to start with.

9 months on I'm playing 2 rounds a week on my home course which is pretty hilly and enjoying every minute to be honest,the only thing I tend to worry about these days is my golf ability 😆!!

Enjoy your second chance...don't rush it and you'll be out enjoying our great sport again soon 👍Good luck my friend.

[Nunk in reply to kiwimick]

Thank you Mick, that’s great to hear. 👍🏻⛳️

[Tiggster110]

It's 5 weeks since I had my first stent fitted and I was playing golf within a couple of weeks. I just built it up gradually walking a few holes initially then built it up over the next few days by taking a few shots. I felt getting out on the course would be better than going to the range where I think it's harder on your body because you're taking shot after shot. At least on the course you get a wee break and a walk between each shot. I always went out with someone, so I wasn't on my own and just took it at my own pace. Also had a trolley, so I wasn't carrying my clubs. All that being said though, my first cardio rehab appointment was Week 3 and I got a row for going out so quickly 😳 Guess we all know our own bodies and the important thing is to make sure you warm up beforehand. Enjoy getting back out on the course ⛳

[Nunk in reply to Tiggster110]

Thank you Tiggster, that’s all very helpful. 👍🏻⛳️