6 weeks

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Posted by TC on January 15, 2002 at 13:13:54:

Well, has been six weeks since my Maze at Texas Heart Inst. I continue to be in NSR. I'm feeling much better and have much more energy. Still having some problems with the old "skipped beats" PVC"s but the small amount of Rythmol seems to really help that. Heart rate is still in the low 80's at rest/ Was about 52 before surgery. Dr. advised can start light driving today. I'm ready for that.

I would like to increase my exercise and hope some of you can give me some feedback on what you did at 6- 8 weeks post surgery. I'm doing a mile in about 24 min.(walking) I got a heart rate monitor to better check how I'm doing. I got to 105 beats per min. and didn't seem I was over doing it. What would you runners think of trying to jog a little at this point. Only been walking.

How about some small weights? 2-5 lbs. for arms amd etc.?

I must say I have been very happy with the follow up from Dr. Duncan & Dr. Massumi. Dr. Duncan is very good about email and Dr. Massumi likes to talk more on the phone. They both have excellant staff re: questions and returning calls.

Thanks again to all that have been so supportive.

TC

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