I am an avid golfer and bicyclist and was wondering how long it has taken people to not be completely exhausted or uncomfortable for exercising after surgery? Specifically if you are a golfer or cyclist, I'd love to hear your experience.

It depends on a lot of things. If you were very active before you will probably do better than most who were sedentary pre-op. I have a pretty physical job: walking, up and down flights of stairs, lifting, etc.

The heat in May 2015 was a lot for me the first week or two post-op. I was outside trying to do some really light yard work.

I was also still on full dose of BP meds and limited diet. Once I was able to eat/drink a bit more, things got easier. I would do a little and sit down, do a little more and sit. Husband and adult son were threatening to lock me inside the RV we were living in at the time. We were building a modular home and it was done two weeks after my surgery. I was bored to tears inside and yard work was picking up small scraps of paper, wood, trash the builders left in the yard.

When I was down about 20-25 post op (about a month) I realized my BP was dropping to 100/60. That dose was reduced to half and it made a BIG difference.

Meeting your Protein and hydration requirements is a big deal and it would be what I would recommend you really watch, even on a short ride or a few rounds of golf.

I saw my surgeon today for my 2-weeks post op visit and I asked about physical activity limits. She said, light walking on treadmill or elliptical - but no intense or extreme workout. She also said I could ride my bike, again nothing intensive. She said nothing else until after my 6-week checkup.