A Long Road Back

[Freddy]

Similar here, but much more compressed time frame.
Rehab continuing from double coronary stent procedure 3 weeks ago. 99% blockage in the big, important one; 95% in the other. Was just getting the lower body in shape when it all hit.
Not progressing at rate I'd like, but four two-man scrimmages tonight were bearable. Legs are in shape, but cardio will take a while to get where it's supposed to be.
Camps next three weekends, and I'd like not to have to explain that "I'm not there yet." But might have to.
As long as the doc says okay, set your goals, stick to what disciplined activities will get you there and don't give up. If another direction or avocation seems preferable due to serious health concerns, always remember that there are more important things in life than officiating. Just don't try telling me that.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Freddy

There are more important things in life than officiating.

Good topic for a separate thread (says the guy who posts 3.76 times per day).

[MathReferee]

Best of luck on your recovery!

[mutantducky]

hmm, I know people with heart issues and pacemakers whose doctors have told them to do strenuous exercise. I guess it depends on the person and condition.

[BatteryPowered]

Originally Posted by mutantducky

hmm, I know people with heart issues and pacemakers whose doctors have told them to do strenuous exercise. I guess it depends on the person and condition.

We tried that twice...both times the defibrilator part of my device had to fire to get the heart back in a life-sustaining rhythm. If you have never experienced that, let me tell you it will literally knock you in the dirt. The third time I tried the strenous stuff (last month) everything went fine.