After my physical therapy Wednesday at St. Mary's Hospital, Ozaukee, I talked my wife into letting me go across the street to the "Missing Links" golf course. I talked her into letting me try to hit a small bucket of balls on the driving range.
(I didn't know till after, but she was terrified!)
My doc had told me I could try anything i wanted as of 8 weeks after surgery, so i figured, what the heck, why not try?
So i got a small bucket, about 40 balls, and gave it a shot. I have to admit, i was nervous as heck. I didn't know WHAT was gonna happen.
While i was waiting in line to get my golf balls, I mentioned to the owner that i had just had the open heart surgery 8 weeks ago. A young man, i'd say in his mid 20's was in line behind me, he heard what i said and he said to me "And your going to hit golf balls already?" I said "Sure! Whats the worst that can happen? I mean......other then my chest popping open, and me landing in two halves!" I was laughing as i said it. He said "Man......I admire your spirit!" He actually came up to me afterward and asked how i did.
I actually, after having a bad start, hit a few decent shots. I have to admit though, the next day.......MAN, am i SORE! But i DID IT!!!
I figure, the doc told me i can try anything, but if it hurts too much to stop right away. I got through it. I figured it's the only way I'll know what i can and can't do yet, is by trying.
Again, i want to thank all of you for the thoughts and prayers. I haven't talked alot about my recovery for awhile, and it IS a daily battle. I have to exercise every day, and it's a total lifestyle change.
I still have a long way to go, but i'm getting there! Before surgery i was pretty close to 230 pounds. Wednesday when i weighed in at PT, I was 207. I haven't weighed that low in at least 15 years. That part feels good, being able to look down and actually see mt feet! I still have the "pot belly", but it's getting smaller!
Thank you ALL again, for all you have done for me! For the Wii (which has been a BLAST!) and for the uplifting comments. You might not believe it, but when i have gone back and read the threads about what i was going through, and the way my "family" here rallied around me, you don't know how much that has STILL lifted my spirits! Especially when i'm having a bad day.
Sorry for rambling so much.