Triple by-pass

[axel23]

Less than two weeks ago, I had triple by-pass heart surgery. Would love to hear from people with similar experience regarding recovery & how soon they were back on the bike.

I’m 70+ and bicycles have been part of my life forever. I raced on the University of Oregon cycling team and then gradually transitioned out of amateur racing (entirely in the Pacific NW). I remained an avid rider and want to get back into a regular routine as soon as possible.

The surgery did not come as a surprise. Eight years ago, after declining performance, I had two procedures to implant five stents. That helped until the last year or so. Heart disease – narrowing of the arteries – does not fix itself.

Anyway, you get the picture. My activity since getting home a week ago has been restricted to steadily longer walks – now about a mile a day. I’m planning on riding the trainer as early as this weekend. My cardiologist is encouraging light exercise but there’s nothing like hearing from fellow-cyclists with personal experience.