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[no edge]

Once again, sorry about mis-stated facts. Surgery was two weeks ago.

Tuckerman's would be a good goal. Maybe start looking for someone to carry my skis or me and my skis.

 

[scott43]

Dude no apologies! Enjoy the sunshine and a cool breeze. Tomorrow will take care of itself.

 

[DerKommissar]

Hey- fellow cath survivor here and wanted to wish you well and let you know that things get better. I had a 95% blockage of the LAD that was caught in the nick of time about 6 years ago. Went vegan and followed rehab to a t. Came back to skiing about two years later and it's been all good since then. The cath really does lead to an improvement in functioning. I had no idea how far my performance and health had slipped prior to the cath due to how gradual it was. I put it off to a "dad bod" and I'll just get back to exercising next year. Do your work and you'll be back sooner than you think. Keep your head up and let us know how rehab goes!

 

[Bad Bob]

Surgery was one week ago today. Things seemed to improve quickly, then I back-pedaled. My mind is somewhat feeble, still. I am able to walk but not as well as when I first got home. I have lost 16 lbs since first weigh in, day of surgery. Life feels very flat but that is probably depression. I'd like to move this thing a long, but "give time time".

Do what you can and build on it.
At 2 weeks I was walking around the house (about 40 steps) several times a day. Getting escorted up or down the stairs. Blowing on the puffer as many times as I could stand it. Being a passenger in the car. Wearing a groove in the recliner.
At 2 months up to 30 minutes of cardio daily (not too strenuous). Driving the car. Able to mow the lawn with a self propelled mower. Getting cranked up to riding the bike around the neighborhood this week. In fairness the mind is still a little foggy, but it is better.
Do what you can and see if you can do a little more tomorrow.

 

[James]

Tuckerman's would be a good goal. Maybe start looking for someone to carry my skis or me and my skis.

That’s less than a month window, some 2 hrs uphill on a rocky path, plus back down. Doesn’t sound like a good goal for a few runs where you could easily slip and fall on the way up boot packing in crappy snow. Anything happens, you’re over an hour from an er and that’s with a helicopter.

 

[crgildart]

That’s less than a month window, some 2 hrs uphill on a rocky path, plus back down. Doesn’t sound like a good goal for a few runs where you could easily slip and fall on the way up boot packing in crappy snow. Anything happens, you’re over an hour from an er and that’s with a helicopter.

That was a joke in response to this..

I think perhaps a reasonable goal would be Tuckerman's NEXT spring Baby steps. start with trips to the mailbox daily and go from there..

 

[oldandslow]

I started skiing in 1947. I skied every season for the next 73. Then two years ago my heart quit doing its job and I stopped skiing. Recently I have gotten a biventricular pacemaker and had a cardioversion to shock my heart back into rhythm. My physical therapist has me on an exercise program. I walk every day and I am planning on short day hikes this summer in the mountains of Central Oregon where I have a vacation home. My goal is to get in a couple of runs at Mt. Bachelor on my 90th birthday next February. No Edge is an inspiration.

 

[Paul Lutes]

As are you - holy moley!!!

Keep us posted - especially those of us in a similar demographic.

 

[no edge]

I'm four weeks out and it's easy to see progress. It's also easy to get frustrated by lack of progress. I have been walking one or two miles per day - occasionally. There is a group of elderly lifeguards from the early 70s who try to motivate recovering fellows - like me. It's nice to have encouragement but 2 miles is a lot.

The surgeon released me last week. I immediately felt better for a few hours. It's just going to take time.

 

[crgildart]

Try to not fall in to a valley but also don't be a hero. Find the middle ground and then work up from there.. It's OK to take a day off to recover from a big day.

 

[tball]

@no edge, are you starting cardiac rehab soon? Let the experts there guide you.

 

[Bad Bob]

@no edge, are you starting cardiac rehab soon? Let the experts there guide you.

@nolots of truth here. It will start out pretty slow but as they see your condition they will start to customize your program. Don't try to be a hero follow their advice they will be watching.

 

[no edge]

My goal is to get in a couple of runs at Mt. Bachelor on my 90th birthday next February. No Edge is an inspiration.

That is awesome!

 

[no edge]

A little over 4 weeks. Not feeling great but my buddy has been pushing me to walk. We do one mile or 2 miles. Two miles is crushing me.

I have signed up for the cardio rehab at the local hospital. It's 36 weeks. I have to keep an open mind but I can't imagine what this will be like.

^^^tball - so yes starting rehab unless there is some way around it.

^^^BadBob 36 weeks is a long time to spend two hours per session - I have a life..

 

[Jerez]

36 weeks is a long time to spend two hours per session - I have a life.

Exactly.

 

[KingGrump]

36 weeks is a long time to spend two hours per session - I have a life..

If you are alive, couple hours here and there is trivial. Not being alive on the other hand...

Reminds me of the old adage about old age. Old age sucks but still much preferable to the alternative.

 

[DerKommissar]

A little over 4 weeks. Not feeling great but my buddy has been pushing me to walk. We do one mile or 2 miles. Two miles is crushing me.

I have signed up for the cardio rehab at the local hospital. It's 36 weeks. I have to keep an open mind but I can't imagine what this will be like.

^^^tball - so yes starting rehab unless there is some way around it.

^^^BadBob 36 weeks is a long time to spend two hours per session - I have a life..

Go- it will help. It really helped me establish a sustainable exercise pattern that has led to lifelong gains in fitness. I think my insurance only paid for 12 weeks, however.

 

[Bad Bob]

@no edge ; Is it 36 weeks, or 36 sessions?
Mine is for 36 sessions, with 3 sessions per week.

 

[tball]

A little over 4 weeks. Not feeling great but my buddy has been pushing me to walk. We do one mile or 2 miles. Two miles is crushing me.

I have signed up for the cardio rehab at the local hospital. It's 36 weeks. I have to keep an open mind but I can't imagine what this will be like.

^^^tball - so yes starting rehab unless there is some way around it.

^^^BadBob 36 weeks is a long time to spend two hours per session - I have a life..

Two hours? That seems long. Mine were one hour. Maybe that's for the initial intake session.

Here's how my sessions went:
- Vitals checked and hooked up to a wireless four-lead ECG.
- Pick a machine, usually a treadmill or exercise bike.
- Warm up for 5-10 minutes.
- Increase your intensity to what they suggest (not much at first and slowly increasing over time).
- BP checked at exertion.
- Switch machines if you like.
- Cool down for 5-10 mins.
- The final ten minutes rotated between light dumbells, flexibility, and education.

Cardiac rehab was very much worth the time and effort for me. Exercise is crucial to getting back to health and fitness, and having an appointment that you need to be at is good motivation, and you have expert trainers guiding you.

 

[DerKommissar]

Two hours? That seems long. Mine were one hour. Maybe that's for the initial intake session.

Here's how my sessions went:
- Vitals checked and hooked up to a wireless four-lead ECG.
- Pick a machine, usually a treadmill or exercise bike.
- Warm up for 5-10 minutes.
- Increase your intensity to what they suggest (not much at first and slowly increasing over time).
- BP checked at exertion.
- Switch machines if you like.
- Cool down for 5-10 mins.
- The final ten minutes rotated between light dumbells, flexibility, and education.

Cardiac rehab was very much worth the time and effort for me. Exercise is crucial to getting back to health and fitness, and having an appointment that you need to be at is good motivation, and you have expert trainers guiding you.

It also required my family to allow me to make time to exercise. I had two small children at the time, and the "dad bod" movement was in. They all thought putting on weight was a normal process, and I had little time to dedicate. The rehab and exercise is not just for you- it's really so you'll be there for your family.