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Like HCM, everyone is different. I find that those that are otherwise healthy, active, and in shape will have a shorter recovery than someone who isn’t. For me, I was a 50 year old gym rat who exercised 1-2 hours a day. I had no complications (in hospital or at home). I went back to work full time at around 7 weeks. Mainly due to boredom. It’s important to rest, sleep, walk and do your breathing exercises. Once Home, I took walks 3 times a day, first just to the mail box, then to my neighbors mail box, then a few houses, a block, several blocks (you get the picture). Careful not to overdo it. There will be days you can do more, and days you will do less. If, after a good day & you’re exhausted the next day, you over did it.
Listen to your body.

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Thank you, my husband is 74 and will have surgery on October 4. We live at 4500ft and walk everyday for 3 miles so keeping fit has been first and foremost. The reason he’s having surgery now is he’s on max dose of meds and still have symptoms albeit not severe but there’s nothing else don’t want to wait until he’s really compromised.
Thanks for your input