The Dr. London Podcast

Life After Heart Surgery - What to Expect Mentally & Physically

The Dr. London Podcast

Show Notes

In today's episode, we will discuss life after heart surgery. Starting with the physical effects as well as the mental aspects. We cover the general limitations, common concerns, and how to cope with living with a chronic disease. I hope you enjoy!

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Timestamps: 00:00:00 Overview of What to Expect After Heart Surgery 00:01:34 What is Cardiac Catherization: Stenting? 00:04:30 What Should You Expect After A Stent? 00:05:31 Sponsor: Momentous 00:06:50 Limitations After Stent Procedure 00:08:04 Open Heart Surgery & What to Expect for Bypass Surgery 00:12:38 What to Expect 24-36 Hours After Heart Surgery 00:16:05 What Does Life Look Like at Home After Heart Surgery? 00:20:02 Sponsor: The Farmer's Dog 00:21:18 Emotion Response After Heart Surgery 00:26:10 Support Structure for Heart Surgery Patients 00:28:11 Living with a Chronic Disease: Am I Ever Going to be Normal Again? 00:31:38 Two Choices: Give Up or Take Responsibility 00:34:43 Treating the Underlying Problem 00:35:39 Thank You for Listening! Share, Like, Subscribe, and Rate This Podcast

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