I had a good follow-up appointment with the cardiologist today. Everything looks good. He cleared me to return to work 2 months post surgery, 10/28. I will also be able to discontinue Coumadin blood thinner after 3 months, 11/28. I will be able to enjoy alcohol in moderation after that. I have already saved a few pumpkin beers for the occasion.

Low fat and low sodium diets will continue. Sodium is hard, but forces me to have less packaged foods and will help in losing weight in the long run. Getting off blood thinners is a big win though!