Cardiac Bypass surgery 2 weeks after

[@ryrymustardseed3970]

Sense of humor: intact ✅ Good looks: ✅ Great attitude: ✅ You have the right mindset. Your recovery is going great. Don’t rush the rehab; you’ll get to where you want to be in time. If you’re up to it and find it interesting or fun you might give visualization archery a try. You can do it seated or laying and mimic with empty hands or simply imagine the act. If you like to be outside you might do it there. “Shoot” and “feel” a couple ends in your mind for fun and even watch videos of yourself shooting, imagining and reliving the feelings you are familiar with is great training and I think it’s something you’d really excel at because of your mental toughness and genuine enjoyment of life. I’ll shoot some arrows for you too 👍. thanks for sharing. Heal up, buttercup! 🏹 🌈

[@GadYaHoVaHswarrior]

Please keep us all posted on your recovery. A piece of advice, go easy on yourself and look forward to accomplishing the little goals of recovery. Start small, accomplish that goal and repeat. And build up to the bigger goals, don't get discouraged as long as you keep moving forward!! Love and prayers to you, Steve. Blessings

[@robbanks2132]

Glad to see your able to share what you’ve been through so far! I know it’s a tough thing to go through. Been watching and enjoying your videos for a few years now. Your a strong man and will make it through this . Had cancer a few years ago and it really is tough coming back from these things. Will be praying 🙏🏻 for a full recovery and a long life!

[@mitchellblount4896]

I am 72. As a young man, I ran, lifted weights, and did martial arts. At 43, I began to have sensations I knew were not normal. It lead to a one bypass heart surgery (the widow maker). 10 years later I had one stent put in on the back side lower sections of my heart, which was not super critical; that was in 2003. I have not had a heart episode since. What I learned was that the technology is incredible. About 9 months after surgery, I began to shoot my recurve again. At some point I returned to weight lifting and martial arts training. The point? You have many miles ahead of you. Get your diet where it needs to be, keep up the exercise and be patient. You have many good days ahead.

[@Denner771]

I had triple bypass surgery in 2015. You will feel great soon. 👍

[@perryrusso3764]

Steven God bless you…I went thru the same thing last yr, but I had a major heart attack…I going to encourage you to take it slow, but continue to walk every day. It took me 6months and I worked out from December thru August and got myself back in archery shape - brother your going to do great…keep a positive attitude don’t listen to anyone who tells you your life is going to change..I told my doctor I’m going back to my normal life and activities…I’m 65 and shooting competitively and have won several tournaments…I say this because you and I grew up very similar after listening to your podcast…keep the faith and thank God for your blessings and good doctors. I’ll be praying for you Steven - hang in there🙏🙏🙏

[@timbow50]

Days in the hospital- my 76 year old friend got stung by a yellow jacket wasp. He’s allergic to their venom. Was out in the pasture 70 miles from hospital. Local paramedic got life flight chopper, his second time doing this bee sting thing, to the hospital. Had a heart attack as they landed. His damage was unrepairable in this town so they flew him 500 miles toDallas. He ended up 72 days in the hospital. He’s back feeding his cattle like it never happened. This was like 6-7 years ago. Toughest SOB I EVER KNEW.

[@jaywirth1793]

I’ve been watching your videos for years.I’m so glad you made it through surgery and hope you have a speedy recovery and wish you the best!

[@allenwebster6329]

Oh wow I've been watching your channel for a few yrs I had no ideal you had an issue, I'm glad you're ok and you can continue your passion of archery , I have been into archery since I was 13 im 56 now , I have saw the archery world evolve to what it is today, I've shot in various tournaments here in the states I've won some and lost alot there are some very good shooters in the industry including you I've never been to the shoot in Vegas I admire that you were able to that you will still have many yrs ahead of you take it easy everything will be ok stay safe and god bless you

[@chefboyrv57]

Just had a double bypass 2 weeks ago, the widow maker almost got me, Everything you describe sounds exactly like how I feel, I'm going to follow along and I thank you for the great detail. This is a rough surgery and recovery, coughing is brutal painful.

[@SimpleMansJourney]

I am only 5 days finished from a quintuple bypass, and am finding comfort in your videos. Not much information as in videos are available to let us know what is relatively normal or not. I also have some anxiety, so not having a lot of info on what is expecting or what I should expect is crucial for me. Thank you for your videos, i know they are over a year old but I enjoy it greatly.

[@edrobinson8956]

Had 5 way bypass 2 years ago first few months were no fun,never had to do any pre operation drugs or anything.just go into hospital ,next day it was done .give it six months and you’ll be back to normal.

[@brianrobinson7972]

Glad to see you are doing well ! My dad went through a quadruple bypass in the mid 80s and that was a new procedure back then and he made a full recovery

[@LoadedJumper]

Steve thank you for sharing your experience mate, all our thoughts and prayers are with you for an awesome recovery

[@TheWaynejoyner]

I’m 44. Had triple bypass 3 months ago. Brutal. Recovered completely in 2 1/2 weeks. 1 month after surgery I was hiking in Hawaii ❤❤❤

[@lesliebakos8428]

You bypass people do great...I had a mitral valve replacement. Artificial valve. Still not feeling great! Super glad you are back in action!!! Cheeers

[@israelchapa7547]

So excited to see you’re doing well and sharing your experience story. Keep your head up high Steven you are stronger than you think and our prayers will help you through this temporary healing soon you’ll be shooting again and we all can’t wait for new content take care of yourself and know that you’re not alone and will be victorious in due time

[@alextheis1970]

Nice to see you back Steve. Take care of yourself and take it slowly. Prayers for a speedy recovery.

[@tcnarber1]

Had a major heart attack, and bypass surgery. I KNOW what you are going through. Heard the doctor say the same thing about the truck.🙏🙏 I was in the ICU for 3 weeks, had 2 emergency procedures, and was life-lined back to the hospital,after being home for 1 day. This was 4 1/2 years ago.

[@robstofberg1]

Great to see that you’re back. Take time to recover and get back in the saddle!

[@kevbell5346]

What an amazing story for anyone at risk from heart problems. I'm looking forward to hearing a lot more from you giving inspiration to others who may have gone through similar surgery.

[@shane8954]

Get better Steven. I'm rooting for you sir.

[@danielchin8529]

Great to see that your recovery is traveling normally. So sorry that you had to go through all this. I’ve watched most of your vids. It is so good to get a patient’s perspective on the details of their ordeal. These procedures are much more common now but those of us without direct experience can’t emphasize and understand properly. Wishing you a speedy and full recovery Steve. Take care.

[@TheSpeyfisher]

Steven I'm very happy your doing well!!!! You hang in there! Stay strong.....God bless from Oregon

[@kevinbaker5876]

We appreciate you sharing your medical journey. Hang in there and take it one day at a time and before you know it you'll be back at it.

[@davidjenkinson6864]

I feel your pain. Had the same op' ten years ago. Everything you've described is normal. Yep you feel like you've been in a car crash. It will get better honestly. It just takes time. I used to set exercise goals. Walk to the bottom of the drive, walk to the lampost, walk round the block. Be patient it will improve. Good luck

[@johndoe-gn6nk]

Praying for you Steven in the Name of Jesus that you are completely healed. May our Lord bless you with un-limited peace, health and wealth for all the days of your flesh life on earth, God bless you and family Brother.

[@mohahram6951]

We love you Steve.. Happy to see you're out mate. I imagine it's goanna be hard getting back to 100%, but hopefully not too long. Stay strong mate. God bless

[@brianmartley2024]

Great to see you back. You've been through more than most of us ever will be faced with and from here on things will only get better. Best wishes for 2023 & a full recovery.

[@stevewaite6461]

Thanks for the update, glad the surgery went well and you are back home safely. As others have said, little steps to start. You youngsters rush too much. Best wishes from Cornwall UK.

[@Nuttman5150]

Glad you’re back!!! Thank you for sharing. Please do not let them take your gallbladder! You need it to help digest good healthy fats!! You will regret letting them take it. Love your videos! Keep up thr good work, brother!!

[@dougeldredge]

heres to hoping you have a speedy recovery, take care yourself, btw, nurses are the greatest people anywhere

[@wcwcgarner2717]

Steven my friend please take care and get better. My prayers are wt you.

[@TheArby13]

I have has several surgeries since 2015, the most important one was when I had a kidney removed. I experienced somewhat the same as you mentioned about not remembering leaving recovery and going to my room. I didn't realize that for a few weeks. That surgery, as I was told, was a BIG surgery and there would be some side effects. The lack of memory is one and a back thrown so much out of whack that I can barely walk at times. The table I was operated on just didn't have any kind of support, and the drug they pump into someone going thru major surgery paralyzes the patient and that causes all kinds of muscle aches and pains. Chiropractic should help but I just started the adjustments a year after kidney removal. I too am slowly recovering, and I am really wanting to get to shooting my bow again. I am glad you are on the mend. I just started watching your videos and wondered about your health when you said something about taking a while to get back in shape. I looked through your videos until I found this one and then I knew. Get well Brother. Don't over-do it.👍

[@martymccoy920]

Glad to see surgery went well, wish you a fast recovery! I'm sure you'll be back at it in no time.

[@bulletsandbroadheads]

Stay strong my friend. Good to see you back

[@Forexfox99]

There is heart disease in my family. This story is really encouraging to keep up with a my Keto diet. I’m 54. No more sugar, no more bread. Looking good so far.

[@daveeagling9372]

Good to see your back home and making good progress. Thanks for sharing your experience. Such a shame nurses have to take so much abuse when they do such a fantastic job of looking after people. Take care mate.

[@harriscannon2126]

So good to see you, you'll be up and back at in no time! Love your channel and have been a fan for years!

[@paulgoodberry6248]

Steven , welcome back to the land of the living and May you have a full and speedy recovery. I can tell you that from my own experiences with a major recovery from full liver transplant, the human body is truly amazing. Remember this one thing my friend, when the body is beaten , the mind will make it go but when the mind is beaten all is lost. Tell yourself this over and over as you journey through your recovery as it will help you stay focused on the end prize which is full recovery. It’s been some seven years since my recovery and I still use this line of thought to aid in my continued health. I think both you and I are alike and you will not be defeated, ever !!❤

[@ignaciodanielfernandez8644]

I love your reviews. I'm glad everything went well. Any brave person when facing your situation thinks about everything that can go wrong. Nightmares are a reflection of the fear of losing control of events and the need to remedy it. I am sure that you will come out stronger, wiser and more aware of the many good things that happen every day (the sky is bluer, the colors more vivid, life more beautiful). On some occasions, God makes a stop in our lives to be reborn with new eyes and see the wonderful things that surround us. Cheer up!.

[@howieb7832]

Add mine to the outpouring of well wishes. Glad to see you're up and around. I too went through the recovery routine. Take your time, you'll get there. Your ward experience was similar to mine had a couple of obstinate ward mates that made life somewhat uncomfortable. God bless the nurses they were all wonderful. Here's to a steady recovery.

[@Gibsonlife573]

I prayed very hard for you my friend I got to say seeing you rough like that really touches my heart buddy I'm very thankful to God that you're alive and I pray that you have a speedy recovery and this will help many people in his help thank you this is hard it's hard to look at it's hard to not ball my eyes out it's very scary we all live and we all die but the better we take care of ourselves as humans it realize the truth about food what it does to you this has helped me so much I appreciate you and I will make it to see you we will shoot

[@stephenharkins7194]

I hope that you make a speedy recovery and that get stronger every day. My thoughts are with you and your family. I enjoy your videos immensely, thank you for your very insightful content. Take care .

[@markkahler1130]

Keep healing my friend. Prays for your recovery. Give yourself time to heal. It will take time. The archery community is cheering you on.

[@knightingalesaid]

It’s good to see you back. You don’t get any rest in a hospital for sure. Hang in there it will get better.

[@travispham8047]

Glad you are ok. I hope you a full recovery and thank you for speaking out for your nursing staff!

[@mindful_moto]

Your my favorite reviewer, we believe in you, take baby steps to get to your goals, stay hard!

[@chrisgaskell3706]

So glad that you are on the mend Stephen. My mate went through similar surgery and because he was a fit bloke his recovery was pretty quick, he saw another guy at the recovery clinic he had to attend, the guy had surgery the same day as him, his recovery took much longer because of the lack of fitness. You'll be good, I know your a positive guy. Take care.

[@davidduvall4846]

Hi Steven , glad to hear the surgery was a success, keep doing what the doc tells you I know you feel like crap but stay strong my friend you got this mate.Before you know it you’ll be back to shooting bows and doing reviews which we all love because you are the go to guy when it goes to bows! Thoughts and prayers coming your way friend!😊

[@adamkilroe9840]

I'm so glad you came through it okay. We've got a friend who - being a former addict - wouldn't take ANY pain killers, and he's a stubborn bugger. He ended up having the same operation as you, and he went straight back to work 2 weeks later despite warnings from the medical team, from all of us and his wife. He regretted this and advised anyone going through the same procedure to take the meds and take it easy. It does get easier, it is worth it and you will feel better than had you not had the surgery. Gall bladder removal, my sister says "Go for it! Best thing I ever had done to me!". I've spoken to Lisa of people who've had this done and they've all said they wished they'd had it done earlier. Do what you need to do and we'll all still be here for you, rooting for you....erm, okay, that means something different down-under....as does that.....erm.... Take care mate

[@waynestevenson9613]

God bless you Stephen! 🙏🏻

[@davidfrazier9732]

I'm so happy to see you doing good. I think we all were worried about you, but you look like your doing good.

[@GLENNBROWNE-vh7je]

so sorry you had to go through this tough heart by-pass-My best friend had his surgery 2yrs ago & is doing fine. My music teacher always stressed to crawl before you walk, walk before you run. It's good advice. take it slow & recover soon. I miss your archery reviews.

[@robertwicklander3087]

Cardiac surgery of any sort is no joke man! Praying for your speedy recovery!

[@acohen5267]

I’m so happy to see your face and hear your voice. Continuing to pray for your wellness.

[@brookvalleylife724]

Looking like crap Steven, but that doesn't matter as long as you are getting better. When I had spinal fusion I was out for a couple of months, so thoughts go out to you. Take it easy and hoping things go well for you.

[@jolookstothestars6358]

Praying for you!! I bought a PSE in the States because of you. Appreciate you.

[@tracysegraves9965]

I really like your KZbin channel and appreciate views on life and archery. I’m glad to see you’re on the mend and hopefully you’ll be shooting your bows again soon!

[@chrism7266]

I wish you well. You have a very sensible approach to the healing processs, and I am sure in time you will be back to health and archery.

[@MONKLJ]

She's right mate 10 years ago I went through a 6 way bypass. Thank God they found a herniated blood vessel which was about to burst at anytime, they scheduled me into surgery the very next morning. Sounded like it was sort of a emergency, they way they acted. I guess I was very lucky I went in for a plain old physical, (never felt bad) the day before, then all this going on. You'll be right mate, glad you had the bypass, sure your feeling a bit weak, and lost weight, etc., but soon you'll come right, and shooting you bow, and running your business, guaranteed.

[@chrisbly4898]

Glad your up an about. Take your time don’t push it. Thank you for keeping us informed. Keeping you in prayers

[@chriskotaska8124]

So happy to see you up and around. Here’s to a speedy recovery 😊

[@garrettstraffon608]

From the USA here and your in my thoughts and prayers and I’m shure it will only get better from here just like they said it would, just keep being strong and hang in there you will be pulling a bow back in no time

[@ronjury2006]

We’ve missed your videos (even the long standing archery widow) we are so pleased to see you back. Wishing you a good recovery ❤️‍🩹 and all the best for the future.

[@anthonylubic]

Thanks for sharing…..best wishes 🙏🏻

[@JT-dk9eo]

Really happy you are on the mend, great insight into what its like in a public ward, i have had my share of hospital stays in the public system,,best medicine there is,and a great motivator to get private cover...get well mate

[@lylegavin23]

So very glad that the surgery went well and was a success my friend!! Recover quickly and get back to shooting your elite brother!!!

[@tlo6716]

Great to see you on the road to recovery. Hope things begin to get a little easier as your health improves.

[@hgs3548]

Hi Steven, I wish you all the best that you can fully recover and find your way back to your old strength.

[@Liz_S702]

Steven it's so great to see you are back doing what you love best. Thanks for sharing with us. I watched your prior video of your experience with the medical system during and after your heart attack. I'll be honest...as a 30 yr ICU/Cardiac RN in the US, I was angry and appalled at the experiences you received. I refrained from commenting at the time, because I didn't want to upset you knowing what was yet to come. Although in the states, we don't officially have socialized medicine our health care is gradually getting worse here and totally dictated by the US government. Covid made it generally much worse. Nurses were put under immense stress and were made to do things against their better knowledge/judgement. I had retired just before covid or I would have quit. Be patient with your body. CABG surgery is difficult no matter how fit or strong you are going in and it takes at least one year to heal from . Progress is slow, allow time. Depression is also very common. Sunshine and fresh air and meditation/prayer will help more than any meds the doctor will try and push. I'm happy to hear you stopped the pain killers. So prayers for a full recovery and keep up the great videos.

[@TheOldManfromPublicWhitetail]

After watching your videos for the last couple years, I know that you will get stronger and push through. All will be well!

[@timothycoulter2848]

God bless you you made me take a double take about how precious life is

[@anthonyodonnell6105]

Great account of your experience. I came to this video after seeing a later-stage one. I'm now three months out from CABG. Wish I could have seen this before. My experience was similar in broad lines. You look good at this stage, very alert, lucid. I felt old at that stage. DIdn't last long.

[@SheldonGoh]

Great to see you up and about post-op. Thanks so much for sharing the info and your experiences. Wishing you all the best for a full and speedy recovery!

[@tedh8390]

I’m glad you are out of the hospital. Take it easy and follow your instructions.

[@ethanlagrone7322]

Awesome to hear the surgery went well and you're on your way to recovery. Always enjoy your vids! God bless

[@alexrice2268]

Good to see you back after your operation. Take your time recovering properly, don’t rush, small baby steps, and you’ll be back shooting again in no time. Keep us all in the loop we do care.. positive thoughts to you mate!!

[@davejenner7966]

Just been through same surgery, echo your experiance, no nightmares thank god!

[@gdaredk]

Our thoughts are with you, just get better, and get off all the meds as soon as possible.

[@jamesshepherd7727]

So happy to see you up and about. Your going to do great in your recovery and it will all come back. You will be shooting before you know it. All you said about your hospital stay is right on the money. The vast majority of the nurses are fantastic male or female. And you never get any sleep. Well useful sleep anyway. Hour at a time. And yes you feel like s pin cushion every morning. Some of the food isn’t too bad. Looks like your well on your way to getting back to normal. Great seeing all the support you get from the viewers. Your great. Makes it easy to pull for you.

[@lurecaster66]

Thank you for this... Some very good information that I have been needing to know. My surgery is approaching fast and I had a lot of questions regarding post op that I just could not find. I wish you a speedy recovery and hope we both get back to using a bow sooner rather than later.

[@adamreed5745]

Hang in there. Use all the determination you have you have learned in your life to get through this. Wishing you all the best

[@Levelz31]

you got lucky mate.. my father went in for a quadripple bypass at the age of 63.. had a huge stroke the day after the surgery and was in a nursing home for 3 years after then passed away due to more strokes.

[@alexmcdonald3493]

STEVEN, great to see you up and about, try to take your rehab slowly, slowly slowly does it. Lots of time to work your way back into archery. Take care mate

[@daveholland6170]

Sorry to here that I've been a fan of your stuff a while now. My dad had many heart attacks and had a bipass hope you get back fit soon A break from archery is hard enough if it's only a muscle

[@ralphfrench2924]

Awesome to see you back . 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@countdooku5703]

Steven, We all love You, what You’re doing, and how You do it ❤ Just take care of Yourself buddy, it’s so good to see You :)

[@johncashen2170]

Hi Steve, stay positive and happy. Looking forward to seeing more of your vid's and hopefully catch up with you at the shop in March when I come over.

[@PhotogNT]

Hi Steven, All the best with your recovery. If you’re still having trouble seeing you might like to try audio books on your phone the audio books also tend to relax your mind my dr suggested I give them a go I’m now up to about 30 audio books for my PTSD. They are absolutely wonderful if you’re a little out of sorts.

[@ridgerunner6211]

Looking good for what you have just been through. Love your videos Hope you have a quick recovery mate.

[@joedomyslawski5184]

Get well soon! Enjoy your reviews as you go into much detail, more so than others. God Bless

[@williamkeul1005]

Have been anxious to hear from you and how you are doing. You have been in my prayers. Be patient. You will get your strength back!

[@mikemace4435]

Great to hear from you my friend..sorry for your rough time in the hospital and the mental anguish you have been through. But you sound as if you have the right attitude.. don't push it to hard. Remember..in this case.. slow and steady wins the race my friend!! Keep us posted!!! 👍

[@georgealawsjr9853]

Been praying for you Steve ,patiently waiting to see you when you decided to make your first vid after surgery, continued prayers for full recovery….😊

[@robertfazekas4607]

Get well soon Steven!!! Glad to see you you're well. Kind regards Robert from Hungary.

[@mozu305]

Steven, I wish you well in your recovery.

[@jasonheaton5366]

I bought my dad a lift recliner before his surgery. He couldnt use his arms to push up for quite a while. Glad to hear your healing and doing well, just dont push yourself.

[@marcmilne9228]

Looking forward to seeing you with bow in hand and well again, doing what you do. Best wishes.

[@scottmuller3146]

Just watched your video, a great insight for everyone. Look forward to seeing you back in the shop and in time, the range. Best wishes from BAC.

[@HUKIT.]

Glad to see you’re back. I sincerely hope you continue to improve and get back to shooting soon.