Post Op Surgeon Visit

[AJ Golf]

Had my follow-up with Dr. Smith today and again he was quite pleased with my progress. So much in fact that he told me that I would be fit to go back to work on 9/24 and be on a plane on 9/26 I know what everyone is thinking --- work isn't as important as my health and I totally agree.

Dr. Smith is on the conservative side for the most part. If he didn't feel I was capable of either, he would have given a big "No". As it is, the timing of the surgery was such that if I could make this trip, I would go - it's not a big deal if I don't. My follow-up with the Cardiologist isn't until 10/2 and some would say stay out from work until then. Lucky for me I don't have a very physically demanding job and if I get tired at work, I can lie down on the cot in my office or just go home.

I just wanted to pass on to everyone that I will be back at work 3-weeks post-op and I haven't felt this good in quite a long time

Of course, I won't be on the course until early December, but that's about when the temperature in South Texas starts being reasonable again.

-AJ

 

[Cooker]

Aj,

Sounds great!! Glad things are going so well. Keep up the good work!!!

 

[WayneGM]

Great news!

Great news!

Glad to hear of your progress. If you are feeling good enough to go back to work, and the doctor agrees, then go for it.

Just be careful....at three weeks I was rushed back into the hospital in conjestive heart failure after 2 weeks of feeling great. Literally over night I went from feeling really great to feeling really terrible as my body suffered pericardial tamponade out of the blue. So be careful, pace yourself, and listen to your body. Three weeks is still early, so don't let your guard down.

Best wishes and good luck.

 

[halleyg]

Wow, that's amazing! I am three weeks post-op and I definitely wouldn't be able to go to work right now, I still feel pretty "yuck" although I know I am doing good from what my dr. says.. good luck, don't work yourself too much!

 

[ALCapshaw2]

Just remember that it takes 12 weeks for your Sternum to be FULLY Healed. At 6 weeks, it should be healed to about 80% of it's normal strength. At 3 weeks, I would expect it is just barely beginning to heal and could easily be torn open if not held tightly by wires.

BE CAREFUL ! You don't want to have to start the healing all over again because of some foolishness.

'AL Capshaw'