The worst thing about my own replumbing op was the pamphlet, handed to me on discharge. It had "typical" progress, by week. Unfortunately SWMBO took it literally and my inabillity to scale Everest after three weeks was thought to be evidence it hadn't worked out properly. I explained in vain that "typical" was based on averages ant that those averages included people of my age and thirty year old athletes who'd developed ticker problems. The consultant was much more sensible, taking the view that you do what you're currently ready to tackle and go at your own pace.
Gerry Winskill On 20/01/2011 19:30, Frank Turley wrote:
I recall my cardiac nurses saying that exercise is good, but overdoing it is not. By all means stretch your legs, but take it easy at first, then step it up if you get through the gentle stage ok. That's what I did, and I now play an elderly gentleman's form of Badminton. Frank T. At 17:44 20/01/2011, you wrote:I am surprisingly a lot better today – I am quite amazed how soon the agony has died down. I’ve been fit enough to do a little work here – the JHB Hours page is up to date and I belatedly congratulate Frank F for passing the 1000hr mark with JHB. SWMBO has said that I can have a treat from the chip shop but only when I am fit enough to walk over there. I’m still trying to work out if that is pure cruelty or just an inducement to get better more quickly.. bones bones@xxxxxxx <mailto:bones@xxxxxxx> No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com <http://www.avg.com> Version: 10.0.1191 / Virus Database: 1435/3392 - Release Date: 01/20/11
