Twentythree, I enjoyed reading your informative post and wish you a speedy recovery for the second go around. I wonder how many HCM patients do have the need for a second surgery, my cardiologist was unsure. It's interesting to learn how we differ in which parts of recovery are easier and more difficult. I could not get into cardio rehab for 6 weeks, nothing available till then. Meanwhile, starting the day after getting home, I was able to walk slowly up and down our 110' driveway, I quickly became a fixture with my walker in the neighborhood. This part of recovery was ok, I had always been a walker. The owners of the gym that I belong to used to work in cardio rehab, they gave me appropriate exercises. By the time I did go, I went 3 times and I did not need to be there. Many find this challenging. Please let us know how you are coming along!