The Patient’s Guide to Heart Valve Surgery (7th Edition)
The Incision Shield for Open Heart Surgery Patients
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I want to give a word of encouragement to those about to go through OHS. I was never in great pain - ever. On a scale of 1 to 10, probably a 2 or 3 at the most. Also, I was only on pain meds for the first 2 weeks, and even then on a pretty low dose. I've been walking a mile or so a day and feel pretty good - but I do get tired and need to take a few naps each day. I plan on starting rehab next week.
I've had one complication post surgery. I've gone two rounds with AFib both of which required visits to the emergency room. It is now under control with drugs and is likely something that go away on its own.
If you are about to go into surgery, you can do this, the wait is the hardest part, and you will come out the other side a stronger and whole person.
May God truly bless you.
Jeff