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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!).

Dr Sparacino agreed

Answered 8/28/2012

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