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Devocamper
Explorer
Jun 29, 2019

How long to return to camping after open heart surgery

Had a surprise at the end of May which was an unexpected triple bypass surgery with a added bonus of a PE but at least no heart damage ! It has been a month now and making slow progress at this point...
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miltvill
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Jul 30, 2019
I had 5 blocked arteries when I got my surgery. The doctor told me it would be three months before he would release me back to work as a LEO. But then I tore my heart and I never went beck to work. If you go to cardio rehab and exercise in three or four months you should be good for camping. Make sure you have your blood pressure under control and camp close to hospitals for a few more months.

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