Members who have had by-pass surgery.
I was informed this week that I need a quadruple by pass. I want to hear what I'm in for from those who have been there. How long before I can get back to camping and a normal life style. I went t...
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I've never had heart surgery. My dad did, twice, in his 60's. He was back to 'normal' very quickly. I don't remember the time frame but, we were impressed with the quick recovery.
He did everything he did before having heart problems.
I did have a total knee replacement. I was running my snowblower 4 weeks after the surgery.
Some people who had replacemens around the same time as me were still going to rehab 3-6 months after surgery.
rexlion is correct, everyone is different and will recover at a different rate.
I found that if you in to the surgery with a positive attitude you will be much better off.
And listen to your doctors, they probably know what they're doing. :)
Good luck, let us know when you're back.
He did everything he did before having heart problems.
I did have a total knee replacement. I was running my snowblower 4 weeks after the surgery.
Some people who had replacemens around the same time as me were still going to rehab 3-6 months after surgery.
rexlion is correct, everyone is different and will recover at a different rate.
I found that if you in to the surgery with a positive attitude you will be much better off.
And listen to your doctors, they probably know what they're doing. :)
Good luck, let us know when you're back.
