# Open Heart/Bypass Surgery **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous\ **Created:** [August 31, 2021, 2:04pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/open-heart-bypass-surgery/76028 "2021-08-31T14:04:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 100
**Author:** ![Gary\_H](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/gary_h/32/5302_2.png) [@Gary\_H](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Gary_H)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2021, 1:30pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/open-heart-bypass-surgery/76028/100 "2021-12-07T13:30:01Z")
Thank you everyone for your prayers and support 👍 Open heart 6 coronary artery bypass surgery was 3 weeks ago today. I am currently walking a couple of miles every day (2-3 combined sessions) and pulling up to 2250 milliliters on the Incentive Spirometer. I was able to pull up to 3000 prior to the surgery, so getting pretty close … ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/dd_dev/original/3X/7/2/72ba6747ff1a841354a0e96e564266f1c122a866.jpeg) I have begun minimal dry-fire practice, but have not carried anything beyond pepper spray since the surgery. I cannot physically rack my 10mm pistol against the 23 pound recoil spring, but have figured out how to overcome 9mm recoil spring for chamber “empty” inspection. I am able to place my hands between my knees and use hand grip combined with pulling my knees together without flagging myself 🕶 The chest was somewhat numb for several weeks. I didn’t know what a blessing that was until the feeling started coming back. The ankle on the vein donor leg is still numb – I’m really looking forward to getting feeling back in it ☹ Edit: I had lost almost 20 pounds, but have gained a couple back for a net loss of 15. I have always fought for every pound of muscle I could get and always lose weight when I cannot lift weights. I have been told I am about 6 months away from safely getting back into weight lifting. I am sure the old “muscle has memory” will kick back in, but until then I barely recognize myself in a mirror right now. --- _[View the full topic](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/open-heart-bypass-surgery/76028)._