Your heart surgery is complete, and you are finally able to go home.
You spent some time recovering in the hospital, but you must continue to take care of yourself at home. It can be a bit of an adjustment to go from your usual routine to adjust your activities after heart surgery, but it can be done.
Here are some general steps to follow while you heal your heart surgery. Recovery involves both physical and emotional healing.
Activity
After heart surgery, your body has to heal for several weeks. The best way to find your normal activities at home is to use a slow progressive plan. Over time, you should be able to perform routine household tasks, take part in recreational activities, and return to work.
- Get up and get dressed every morning. Do not stay in bed
- Wear comfortable casual clothing every day or to help you return to a regular daily routine.
- break long tasks into shorter parts, and the space between them during the day.
- Stop your tasks before you get tired. If you do too, you'll probably be tired the next day and need to rest.
Rest
During the day, the balance of your activity with periods of rest. Your body can give you signals that show you need rest. These signals include symptoms such as:
- Breathlessness
- Fatigue
- Vertigo
- Pain
- Discomfort
Try to plan ahead for short periods of rest so you will not get too tired.
stairs
you can climb stairs. Make sure to go slowly at first. Take your time. Remember that it takes more energy to climb stairs than walking. If you feel tired or short of breath as you climb, stop, rest, then continue. Use only the banister for balance. Do not pull you up the stairs.
conduct
Do not drive a car after your visit with your surgeon. This office visit is usually four weeks after surgery. A car accident may affect your breast bone (sternum). You can ride in a car. Either ride in the back seat, or riding in the front seat, move the seat back as far as possible. Use a pillow between your chest and the seat belt for comfort and to prevent irritation. Do not take long trips until your doctor says you can. When you are entitled to travel, it is important to stop frequently to walk and stretch your legs.
swimming
daily shower. Do not take tub baths. Avoid hot water, which can make you feel lightheaded or dizzy. Try to have someone else close the first time you take a shower. Avoid rubbing the wound. After the shower, you may want to take some rest before getting dressed. This will help prevent you from tiring.
Sex
Many patients are concerned about the resumption of sexual activity after surgery. It often depends on how you feel physically and mentally. Most doctors agree on these guidelines. When you can climb two flights of stairs without being too tired or short of breath, you are physically able to resume sex
feelings
The recovery of cardiac surgery also involves emotional healing. Remember that healing takes time. You will have good days and bad days. As you increase your daily activity, follow your exercise plan and get plenty of rest. This way you help you on the path to emotional healing.
Meanwhile, you are likely to feel different kinds of emotions. You can feel fear, anger, denial, frustration and sadness. If you go through this, it is important to realize that these feelings are perfectly normal. Not only our body but also our feelings go through a period of adaptation to a change in our health
For more information on heart surgery at UPMC, visit our What to Expect: . cardiac surgery booklet.
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