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Subject: Re: Recovery Had bypass 8 weeks ago, and had quick recovery, and solid exercise program since. Also was in top physical condition before bypass. How long does it take for the the chest and sternum to heal to allow someone to play tennis singles/doubles?
________ Dear Bob, thank you for your question. Typically, the sternum and the chest take 2-3 months to heal properly after open heart surgery before vigorous exercise can be restarted. Since you were in good physical condition before your bypass surgery, you should be able to recover more quickly. However, you should check with your own cardiologist before starting to play tennis again. I hope you find this information useful. Information provided in the heart forum is for general purposes only. Only your physician can provide specific diagnoses and therapies. Please feel free to write back with additional questions. If you would like to make an appointment at the Cleveland Clinic Heart Center, please call 1-800-CCF-CARE or inquire online by using the Heart Center website at www.ccf.org/heartcenter. The Heart Center website contains a directory of the cardiology staff that can be used to select the physician best suited to address your cardiac problem. | |
