It is not very uncommon for a small amount of fluid or blood stains fluid to ooze from chest incision or leg wound during your recovery- period. Small amount of discharge requires only application of dressing lotion. If the discharge is excessive, the doctors’ and nurses will dress the wound.

You are encouraged to participate in:

Group sessions where you can share your thoughts with other patients.

Individual patients experience varying degrees of pain and soreness after heart surgery. You may be advised to go in for pain management, if your doctor thinks it is necessary. He will prescribe pain medication, which can be requested every three- four hours depending on the amount of pain you experience. Please inform your doctor and nurse if the medication is not effective. It is suggested to take pain medication prior to chest physical therapy .

If you are unable to deal with your stress , you can discuss the issue with your doctor.

A nutritional assessment is made and the Dietician discusses with you and frames a diet plan.

After a cardiac surgery, the patient is encouraged to climb stairs. If all the haemodynamic parameters are normal at this time, the patient is briefed about HOME CARE and discharged.

Rehabilitation for post- operative patients should focus on cardiac health keeping in mind the facts that the patients has undergone a major surgery.

• Your outlook

• Daily routine

• Diet

• Exercise

• Nutrition

• Sexual activity