Getting active after 5+ years

At slightly over 3 weeks post-op you should be careful. My doctor was not too pleased when I told him I wanted to go back to my bowling, albeit with a wussy 12 lb ball (I bowl with a 16 lb ball usually), restart my martial arts training and go to the gym - All of this nearly 6 weeks out! Usually, other than walking, most people are encouraged to take it easy for 8 weeks post-op.

Good luck!

Thanks, my Canadian brother.  You are absolutely correct and I know I still have to be careful for a while.  I am trying to slowly increase my activity in lieu of "Lazy Boy" heaven. After 5+ years of physically not being able to exercise and be active, I am looking forward to getting my health back to a level of being able to actually participate in life again.  

Damn if I don't feel like the proud papa, Bama. I hereby nominate both you and RockyTop as official members of my very exclusive cycling "Tour de Fat" club!  I'll try to pick up some Tour de Fat cycling socks for both of you in honor of the award. Congratultions fellas!! Start slow especially given the southern fried heat. Maybe we can ride together someday. Boner

That is great.  I think that is the good of this site.  You read about others and get started on a better life.  I am coming in behind you, with my surgery in two weeks.  Then I get encouraged by you. Pass it on.  Good luck and keep in touch with your doctor about what your heart can handle.  Way to go man. 

I LOVE IT ! 2 weeks and already planning an exercise routine. You're gonna do well with that attitude. Start with low weights and high reps , like 15-reps x 4 sets. In time you may have the young guns coming to you for advice. Don't think it can't happen, it happened to me. Go get em Bama, I'm on your side. ,.....Inkly... BTW easy does it at first. Rome wasn't built in a day, but it sure as hell burnt down in one!