How to Estimate Your Recovery Time After Bypass Surgery

When faced with bypass surgery, one of your first questions might be how long the recovery will take. While most answers vary based on different factors, there are some general guidelines for recovery time. Read on to learn more.

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Instructions

1. Talk with your surgeon. Your surgeon knows best the length of time it generally takes to recover from this surgery.

2. Ask your regular physician. Your doctor can give you information in general terms and also possibly suggest ways to make your recovery time shorter.

3. Consider any health risks you have that might slow the healing process. Health risks such as liver or kidney problems might make the recovery time longer. You can discuss these with your surgeon or regular doctor.

4. Quiz a surgical nurse or a surgical aftercare nurse. These nurses have seen patients with your particular operation and may also be able to give you some information in general terms.

5. Research recovery time on the Internet. Web sites like All About My Heart will have general statistics about recovery times in their bypass surgery sections.

6. Talk to family members, friends, or anyone you know who has had the procedure. Keep in mind that all surgeries are different and your experience may not reflect theirs.

Tips & Warnings

• Your behavior during the recovery directly affects recovery time. Be sure to follow your doctor's instructions and take all your medications. Limit your activity for as long as your doctor suggests and don't push your recovery. You are in charge of your health when you leave the hospital.
• Generally you will leave the hospital in about a week. You can expect to feel more like your normal self within another 6 to 8 weeks.

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