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@pha2340840

Thank you for he encouragement.

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@pha2340840 Welcome to Mayo Connect. We are a very diverse group of patients, caregivers, and family members who offer support, and share our experiences with others. We are not medical doctors and cannot offer medical advice. What brings you to Mayo Connect? Are you experiencing medical issues that revolve around heart surgery? Or other medical issues? We would like to have a little bit more information so we can share our knowledge with you!
Ginger

Mine was almost 5 years ago. My doc claims (to my face anyway) I'm the healthiest patient he sees. I had a quad due to blockages.

The worst days are right afterward, but go to cardiac rehab, do NOT sit around after your procedure. Also, walk. If it's cold outside go to the grocery store and simply use the cart as your walker for steadiness and peruse ALL aisles, go slowly until you get your "sea legs" and can manage the entire store. Walmart, Big Lots, even the CVS is large enough to give you a great walkabout in an indoor locale.

Glad you are here, great advice found here and great encouragement.
Eileen