![]() ![]() Surround yourself with champions because that what you’re getting ready to be. It’s important to set your mind in the right place to allow yourself to achieve these dreams. Even when I was lying on my back in the hospital waiting for my heart with little hope at all, I always believed in myself. I knew that I would be back on the course and playing at the highest level and winning. I visualized myself as a winner I felt it in my heart and soul, close enough. I also like to think that all those tough days I’ve been trough in the hospital makes me mentally prepared for those challenging days on the golf course too!įrom day one I always had high dreams. The hard work that I do in the off season gets me ready for those moments. Rest is the key to being ready for those last few holes on Sunday. It’s taxing on everyone!! Competition is grinding, mentally and physically. 5 to 6 hours in the sun walking around is taxing on my body. I focus less on training after competitive rounds especially in the summer months. I feel I play my best when I am relaxed, loose and rested. Since most of my time is spent traveling and on the course, organizing time is important. Now that I’m back on tour and playing full time work outs are different. You will get knocked down and getting back up!! That’s what it’s all about. ![]() You have to constantly get at it you have to beat these obstacles. I played football, baseball, tennis, golf when I was a kid. I have always been an athlete and a competitor since I was born. ![]() I worked out slowly and tried to do some activity daily. Not until later when you have all your meds and levels right. Running can be hard at times on my joints so I like to mix it up with different workouts.īecause our immune system is suppressed I don’t recommend public gyms as they can be full of germs. Within this time I started to jog and eventually worked up to about an hour 3 to 4 times a week! I know this sound like a lot, but I have to use my body to get the job done on the course. The water was easier on my joints as my body had taken a pounding over the past year.Īfter about 7 weeks post transplant I was working with light weights 3 to 5 time a week. I tried to swim at a good pace for 30 to 45 minutes. To tell you the truth I was riding within a month secretly. Riding bikes can be fun too, however I was always yelled at by my coordinators they did not want me to do that too early in case the chest might not have been healed all the way and I happened to fall. The heat seems to take double effect on the transplant body. If you happen to live in a tropical climate like I do (Miami, Florida) be careful with the heat and sun. Within a few months I was swinging a golf club and hitting balls slowly and walking 9 holes. Within 7 weeks I was chipping in my yard and walking at a fast pace. Not too much now!!! About 2-3 months after transplant I started jogging. I listened to my body, but pushed myself to get my heart rate up little by little. Little by little I moved around the house and started walking around the block. It is a shock to your system, it gets better over time and eventually your body and mind adjust. Getting used to the new medication can make your body feel strange and sometimes shaky. They will be right on top of you whether you like it or not. I was followed closely by the transplant team and my family. I stayed there longer than most because it was my second transplant. I was released from the hospital, about 15 days later. I could only walk about ten yards back and forth with all the wires attached to me while in the ICU. As for me, they had me up and walking two days after my 2nd heart transplant. Your doctor will know what’s best for your particular situation. Having had my chest cut wide open twice to receive a new heart it was important that the chest bone and cavity heal. Rehab is different for everyone depending on the type of transplant that you have. ![]() For me I couldn’t wait to get started! The doctors had to slow me down as I wanted to get into rehab just weeks after my transplant. ![]()
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