Exercise 2 years after 6x bypass operation

[Aslan7]

Greetings. Two years and three months ago I had a 6x bypass operation. For all my life (I am going on 64) I have been an active runner and performed up to national standards. Within a month after the surgery I was walking five miles. Do I have any limitations on what I can do now? I am back in training running up to ten miles on hills and doing 800 meter intervals. It is hard for me to run fast comfortably over distance but I can manage an 8:30 minute per mile pace. My short distance sprint speed is excellent and my hill repeat workouts are better than the were preop. I can do more push-ups and isometric exercises to build upper body strength--I was worried that after cracking my sternum the muscles would atrophy so very quickly I did modified exercises. Should I be careful in extreme heat and cold weather? I feel reasonably good but don't want to push too hard and get in trouble.  I have worked so hard I figure problems would have manifested themselves already. I have no other health conditions and have a great diet; my only weakness is enjoying wine a little too much but hardly ever have more than two glasses.  Thanks for any advice!

[nusrat786]

wish u gud luck

[ed34]

I think any cardiologist would love you as a patient, you are a role model of success. Carry on as you are and keep ultra fit. You have no issues with the sternum. What makes it harder for you during exercise? is it shortness of breath? or just fatigue? Your medications can cause this. If you are on beta blockers I would ask to have them stopped now.