Last week I went through cuadruple bypass surgery and am recovering slowly at home. I have a treadmill and free wieghts and want to get back to exercising as soon as I can. Since they removed most of the arteries from my left leg to replace the ones in my heart I notice my feet and legs swells up quite a bit. Can I still use the treadmill? How soon can I start exercising? They are removing the stiches on 6 April.
I hope someone out there that has had the same medical condition can offer me some advice.
Please consult with a medical professional!!!!
Good luck with the healing process! It sounds as if things went well for you, as you are ready to get exercising again.
I am not a doctor, I just do medical transcription for a cardiology group.
I have learned that patients absolutely must follow their cardiologist's orders. When they tell you to start walking - they'll tell you how much exercise to get.
They will be pleased that you are motivated to do this, and they certainly won't let you sit around too long!