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| Geoff’s on the right road to recovery after bypass surgery |
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FORMER Howrah businessman and current Tasmanian Cricket Association director Geoff Rowlands would be the first to admit he is a very lucky man. He would also be the first to urge others, who see the first signs that ‘something is ‘not right’, to seek immediate attention before it is too late.  Geoff Rowlands walks through his dedicated gym program which helped him recover from bypass surgery, d with gym supervisor Mark Nash. “It was so quick, that I had to call my wife Denise, to come and take my car out of the car park as I was already in hospital,” Geoff said. Two days later Geoff had double bypass surgery. Within five days he was out of hospital and well and truly into an exercise regime, part of the rehabilitation process of bypass surgery. Just 12 weeks later, Geoff began a dedicated gym program developed to ensure he could make a steady and safe recovery from his surgery. “I have always managed my own fitness at home with exercise equipment, walking and golf but it was great to speak to the experts and gain a full assessment of what I needed to ensure my goals were met,” Geoff said. As a first-time gym visitor and someone who had experienced major hear surgery, Geoff was given a full assessment which covered his complete health and well-being from blood pressure, hip to waist ratios, and overall weight through to individual screening which looked at his medications and his surgery to ensure that the program met his individual requirements. “It really helped me to get back into a safe exercise regime and was undertaken under the supervision of my doctor to ensure that I didn’t do anything that was not appropriate to my rehabilitation program.” Geoff is now back to full fitness and recently received the final tick of health from his cardiologist. “What I really learned from all of this was that I sought immediate attention when the symptoms of my heart disease emerged,” Geoff said. “I was fortunate that I was ‘fast tracked’ to essential surgery that occurred in just three days from visiting my GP. Geoff said that getting through his rehabilitation period in a very short time-frame he is thankful about how his recovery has gone. “While I don’t want to be a crusader, as are there are many Tasmanians in the ‘zipper’ club, I would really urge men in particular, to pay closer attention to their health. It really is important to have regular checks and to respect hereditary factors, perhaps a little more than I did,” Geoff said. “I am very grateful to the health professionals and in particular my cardiologist, for all of their attention and care to ensure my speedy recovery. “My new lifestyle is of course with me for life because I am thankful that those early warning signs ensured speedy treatment resulting in a second lease on life.”
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