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Anyone here that had open heart surgery, how long before you were cleared to race? I had aortic valve replacement Mar 9th and was hoping to be back for a race the weekend of May 24th.
 
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I assume NHRA would clear you right after your surgeon cleared you.


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If the valve poses no risk during activity, then the only concern I could think of would be pain from the belts. I'm thinking IMHP's answer would be correct.


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I’m thinking why you asking here. Didn't think of that
 
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I’m thinking why you asking here. Didn't think of that



The surgeon and cardiologist have different opinions. One says 6-8 weeks and one says 8-12. Just wondering what other doctors have said. I don't want to go too early but also would like to get back at it.
 
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If the valve poses no risk during activity, then the only concern I could think of would be pain from the belts. I'm thinking IMHP's answer would be correct.


Only real concern is making sure the sternum is healed incase of an accident. I'm walking 4 miles a day now and feel pretty darn good.
 
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Listen to your doctors. The NHRA will not clear you to race, if they are aware of your surgery, until your primary doc clears you. For dimwit ED, the poster was asking for others experience with similar conditions. A perfectly normal question. Don't think he wanted your comments. MYOB
 
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I had quad bypass and I could not drive for 4 weeks or race for 8...the issue as stated earlier is your sternum healing back up with the mesh...if an airbag popped into you or you hit the steering wheel you would do a lot of damage to your chest...
 
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I’m thinking why you asking here. Didn't think of that


Because unless your doctor or surgeon is a drag racer, what better place to ask...
 
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Wrong

You return when your doctor, the PROFESSIONAL, clears you to return and not before, PERIOD! You don’t follow the advice of the clueless that think they know.
 
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I know you want to get back into the car, but follow doctors orders. For me I would go with the longer time out. The consequences of going back too soon are very bad. You can always race later. Break sternum you maybe done for good.
 
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If the valve poses no risk during activity, then the only concern I could think of would be pain from the belts. I'm thinking IMHP's answer would be correct.


Only real concern is making sure the sternum is healed incase of an accident. I'm walking 4 miles a day now and feel pretty darn good.


Well done with the walking! Much much more than most of the population!!


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I had heart surgery 6-7 years ago and got to get back out there pretty quick---the surgeon was also one of the racers at our track
 
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Knee replacement for me coming up on the 25th. Hopefully run Dallas about 3 1/2 weeks later but probably not.


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Wrong

You return when your doctor, the PROFESSIONAL, clears you to return and not before, PERIOD! You don’t follow the advice of the clueless that think they know.


Sorry, not wrong...do you think I made up the numbers I posted just to be clever?...I had open heart surgery and, for your information, they came from my surgeon...mind your own business, sir, unless you have been through what we have...
 
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fuzzy dice,
Getting old is hell but it's a lot better than the alternative. I speak from experience. I lost my wife 22 years ago at the young age of 53. I'm not as good as Fern but I'm still vertical at 80.
 
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Floyd Fuzz has been a friend for a long time and he's not that far behind us. Someone mentioned Knee replacement--I did that also, 3 weeks later we rolled out in the RV for a trip to Charleston, SC for a week. BUT do PT as perscribed, all of it.
 
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