Golf?

[TP12022015]

I enjoy golf a great amount and was wondering how far removed from surgery will I feel comfortable taking a full swing? Anyone else have any time frame for their return to the golf course?

Thanks!

 

[dick0236]

I also enjoy golf altho I had not taken up the sport at the time of my surgery. However, I remember digging a post hole for a mail box 90 days post-op and don't recall any pain or discomfort. Your body will let you know when it's time. For sure it will slow down your backswing......which is a good thing.

 

[pellicle]

I don't play golf, but if you put time and careful effort into streching and rehab you will be undiminished from before ... nay better.

I did Aikido for some time after my second OHS. I expect that requires a little more flexibility and places more stress on the chest. I only stepped back from the sport after a motorcycle accident broke my wrist (hit a car door being opened) then work and busy life more or less got in the way of Aikido for another 15 years.

Enjoy your Golf

 

[W. Carter]

I would estimate 3 mo. It might not be without a slight pain but it will be good rehab for your upper body. It might take 6-9 mo. before you won't have the slightest of pain sleeping on your side and lifting above your head.

 

[JTTwo]

I'm an avid golfer and golf was one of the last things my surgeon allowed me to do. I had to wait 12 weeks postop (full sternotomy, AVR and root aneurysm). My first postop round was a joyous occasion for me, even though my score wasn't great. I appreciate golf even more now than I did before I wasn't able to play for 3 months in peak season (May, June, July).

It was a bit uncomfortable at first, but mainly just stiffness. I don't really notice it now, 3 1/2 years later.

Best of luck to you. Hit them long and straight, and drop those 10 footers!

 

[TP12022015]

Thanks for all the feedback. Given the weather in Cleveland, I think i can be extra patient and give it at least 90 days before I might find myself at a heated driving range.