Originally Posted by
tjkoko
This thread is a real relief for me as I'm looking at CV surgery within a year or so (pulmonary hypertension).
I had some mild and I mean mild soreness in my chest 2 days after my ride. I did a road ride that day just to state it wasn't sore enough. I have 9 inch scar down my chest with wire holding my sternum together. I think I feel pretty dang good for being 4 months out on Aug 1st.
I've put in almost 300 miles since my surgery on the road. Not everyone heals the same but I'm 42 and healthy.