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I had open heart surgury june 4 when can i play golf its aug 28th?
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Go for it: 8-12 weeks is about right - start with easy courses, few holes, build up slowly, and stop if your incision hurts. (don't expect your game to have improved just because you've been revascularized!).
Answered 8/28/2012
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