Recovery

[Johnny_H]

My surgery is coming up, and after leaving the hospital I will go to my sister's place. She and her husband are graciously giving of their time and energy as an act of love and I appreciate it more than I can say.

My question here has to do with a concern that they don't know a great deal about what that recovery will entail.

Can anyone point me to a video or article which summarizes the details of an OHS and what a patient will typically go through during recovery? I feel like watching something of that sort together might make the recovery more successful.

 

[NorthVanJosh]

https://www.heartcentre.ca/services/heart-surgery my hospital sent me the following link and told me to watch all 3 videos. Filled with some good information. Good luck on your recovery!

 

[dick0236]

My question here has to do with a concern that they don't know a great deal about what that recovery will entail.

I think you may be complicating this surgery and recovery. In the majority of cases we just go home, take it easy for a few weeks and then return to our ordinary lives..........nothing special. The hospital and your doctors should provide you with post-op info that will be helpful to you and your caregivers. This surgery has been done successfully since 1960.