Recovering from Open Heart Surgery - for real

[jdanvers]

Hi guys . . . . I'm (slowly coming) back. ;-) Subject says it - I had open heart surgery back on the 4th of November and have been . . . . "out of it" to say the least since. "Winter time" here in upstate NY, so far, hasn't really been all that bad and today was one of those low 40's degree temp days. I've been home for almost two weeks now from the hospital and and have worked up to a little over 30 minutes on my daily walks, and today for the first time, I decided to pull out one of my air rifles. 48 yards on a field target knock down 'thing' - not sure if it's supposed to be a squirrel or rat (lol) - I am sure of one thing though - it needs a paint job. I know (suspect) that a number of shots were orbiting the kill zone hole . . . . but I did hit it and knocked it down a couple of times! ( 3 out of 10 ). Just breathing and trying to get steady is surprisingly challenging for me @present . . . I used my little .177 m-rod shooting AA 10.3's at 880-890'ish.

Hope all is well with everyone and hey - if your ever presented with a choice: Root Canal or Open Heart Surgery. Root canal wins all day, every day!!!! ( lol )

Michael / Moderators - apologies in advance - I've no clue where to park this, or if it should even be here but . . . . I'm just glad to still be on this side of the flowers and wanted to get onto the forum, post, 'brag' about my 'awesome' (lol) shooting that I just did, etc ..... 

-=- jd -=-

 

[SteveV]

Glad you're still able to post, among other things !!

Really, keep your positive attitude, it's inspiring, and really puts things in perspective.

BTW, that is one sweet M-Rod!

 

[boscoebrea]

Glad for you,on your way to a complete recovery and shooting fun,sure like that stock on your Mrod.

Happy Holidays!

 

[Ranchibi]

JD, glad you are on the mend! Open heart surgery is NO JOKE and recovery time is longish, take your time! Happy Holidays and nice shooting! 

 

[L.Leon]

Wishing you a speedy, healthy recovery... Spring 2022 will be especially sweet for you, good luck!

 

[biohazardman]

Serious stuff that is. Good you were where you were able to do it and I wish you a speedy recovery also. Take it as easy as need be and keep up the good werq.

 

[SlowTurtle]

Happy to hear you're on the mend.

 

[BoerneAirgunner]

I had triple bypass surgery about 8 years ago. Make sure you go through all your PT visits. It took me about 3 months till I felt good again.

 

[jdanvers]

Thanks guys.

For those of you that inquired re: the m-rod. Custom aluminum air tube ( thats why I grabbed that one - it's light - I'm not to supposed to be lifting anything 'heavy' ) and one of those craftsman.vit stocks. I do really like that stock. ( yes - way to much money into that gun . . . lol!! It is what it is . . . . )

 

[crowski]

Glad to hear your on the mend. Wishing you a speedy healthy recovery. Crow 

 

[AirShot]

Had my triple bypass done the summer of 2016, after 12 weeks of recovery I was told to return to whatever I wanted to do. Best wishes for a speedy recovery. Yes it does take some time to get your breathing back, not sure mine ever got back to what it was before surgery.

 

[Glem.Chally]

Glad you're doing well! Us and your targets missed you.

 

[Hajimoto]

Good to read that you are recovering. Doctors hate to say it unless they are cornered but nothing heals a man faster than some good quality range time

 

[davelarson]

Very glad you made it through and are on the right side of the flowers! Plenty of shooting sessions are an important part of the recovery. And going through something like that definitely gives you the perfect excuse to get another gun! Wishing you a speedy recovery.

 

[jdanvers]

@davelarson (stop making me laugh - that hurts . . . lol!!!!! ) "...perfect excuse to get another gun!"

--> I've already got one in mind.

-=- jd -=-

 

[meharris3]

Glad to hear thar you are recovering. Laughter does good like a medicine. I pray for your speedy recovery.

 

[huntr]

I had triple bypass and aorta replacement last year. Followed Dr.'s orders and walked everyday increasing time to 30 minutes. At first I would have to stop and catch my breath, but it got better. At three months out, it was like they flipped a switch and I could do the whole 30 minutes, inclines and all, without stopping. The first time I thought I was just having a good day, but from then on it was the norm. Keep working at it. 

I was 73 at the time of surgery.

 

[jdanvers]

@huntr - thank you.

 

[n3rdv]

Great post - Happy Thanksgiving...

 

[Camber314]

Glad you are feeling better, JD.