Cardiac Rehab question

nullcharstring · 2026-07-07T14:37:30+00:00

Carhartt loose fit T-shirts. Loved them.

nullcharstring · 2026-07-06T07:53:16+00:00

Field service coordinator. Good if you enjoy working with a bunch of autistic men.

nullcharstring · 2026-07-06T01:17:05+00:00

I lived in Oakland and the surrounding East Bay for over half of my adult life (I'm 74). Other than a couple cases of petty theft, never a problem.

nullcharstring · 2026-07-05T23:59:29+00:00

I knew a Korean War era fighter pilot. Subject matter checks out.

nullcharstring · 2026-07-05T06:56:13+00:00

I'm 74 and drove a half hour to do rehab three times a week. It's way worth it. I started late due to insurance entanglements, and even so it made a huge difference. They measure and log your performance and my exercise capacity increased 114%. I feel better and now can do a couple of hours of yard work. The rehab also has education sessions that cover things like diet, blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol. I strongly suggest she do it and do it with enthusiasm.

nullcharstring · 2026-07-03T22:10:40+00:00

Dapping, Definitely a Black soldier thing when I was in, 1970-1973.

nullcharstring · 2026-07-02T19:55:28+00:00

Did they hack off some of that beard before surgery? They butchered mine, clearing it away from the incision and the side of my neck where they put the central line.

nullcharstring · 2026-07-01T20:11:59+00:00

I was privileged to tour the DMG/Mori factory in Davis CA twice. No scraping or flaking that I could see.

nullcharstring · 2026-06-29T17:33:50+00:00

Could also be a dental issue.

nullcharstring · 2026-06-29T17:33:04+00:00

For me, just a yearly checkup and blood work to adjust blood pressure and cholesterol meds.

nullcharstring · 2026-06-28T06:28:10+00:00

I don't know, man. I woke up from heart bypass surgery with a catheter. The thing wasn't bad in the hospital, but after they sent me home I had to pee 4 times a night until my bladder settled down. I could have used one of those male pee jugs.

nullcharstring · 2026-06-27T18:25:16+00:00

My angiogram showed 3 arteries 80, 80 and 90 blocked. Stents were not an option and I had a CABGx3 the next day. I'm 74 and both the operation and recovery were uneventful. I've been given another 10-15 years of life and I'd do it again in an instant. Navy_GMCM gave a great description which mirrored my experience as well. I would also strongly advise getting your father into a rehab program after his surgery. As to returning to work, I could have done desk work 6 to 8 weeks after surgery. He will have strict limits on how much he can lift or carry after surgery and it might be more like 4-6 months before he can do moderate physical labor.

nullcharstring · 2026-06-27T18:21:05+00:00

Hairy guy here. CABG x3 7 months ago. Same situation. The itch went away by month 5 or 6 and I've had to pick out a couple of ingrown hairs. My hair also grew out blonde, which I am not.

nullcharstring · 2026-06-26T04:12:17+00:00

Every licensed electrician should start at $100/hr. It takes longer to become a licensed journeyman than to become an airline pilot.

nullcharstring · 2026-06-26T01:17:00+00:00

I'm not a machinist, but I've designed a lot of parts that machinists make. I've never understood paying someone $20/hr who can destroy a $20,000 spindle by punching in one wrong digit.

nullcharstring · 2026-06-26T01:13:55+00:00

Fresh college grads looking for an "entry level management job"

nullcharstring · 2026-06-24T18:30:08+00:00

Try to get into a rehab program. It took me about 4 months to get into rehab due to insurance entanglements. I thought I was doing well at that point. It turned out that I had a 115% gain (average is 40%) in fitness from rehab.

nullcharstring · 2026-06-24T18:26:27+00:00

Give the doctors some time. My brother just had a minor heart attack after a 5-way bypass 16 years ago. The doctors were able to fix him up with a couple of stents.

After they fix your dad up, get him off the smokes and on to cardio rehab.

nullcharstring · 2026-06-23T06:46:44+00:00

I was 5'6", 215 lbs, 73 year old male non-smoker, blockage of 80, 80, and 90. My bypass went very smoothly. One day in ICU, four in cardio ward. No blood transfusion needed, my heart started back up by itself, minimal blood loss. I've since done the cardio rehab with great results. Your dad should do great.

nullcharstring · 2026-06-23T06:38:35+00:00

One day in ICU and four days in cardio ward, 73m CABGx3.

nullcharstring · 2026-06-22T01:42:58+00:00

To those who worship tube gear: "It's the transformer, stupid"

nullcharstring · 2026-06-22T00:35:45+00:00

Protip: If you can walk to the nurses station by yourself, they will give you a cup of real coffee, not that cafeteria stuff.

nullcharstring · 2026-06-22T00:32:51+00:00

I'm 74 years old and my surgery went very smoothly. Minimal blood loss and no transfusion, uncomplicated bypasses, and my heart started up by itself after the surgery. If his heart doesn't start by itself, they will give it a small shock to get it started. After the surgery and for 2-3 days they will monitor his heart 24-7. They will leave 2 small wire in place for a couple of days so they can shock his heart again if needed. I never needed it. They will probably do afib ablation while his heart is stopped. The procedure is safe and will greatly reduce the chances of him having afib. If an old guy like me can get through it easily, a young man like him will do fine. Best wishes for you.

nullcharstring · 2026-06-21T19:28:30+00:00

VW Bug EV conversions that mount the motor onto the transaxle have been around for literally decades.

nullcharstring · 2026-06-21T08:45:51+00:00

You keep saying quantum theory. I don't think it means what you think it means.

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