After Your Bypass: Pacing Yourself
After coronary artery bypass surgery, it's important to balance rest with activity.
After Bypass Surgery: Driving and Social Activities
After bypass surgery, it's important to get back into social activities, but take it slowly. Also, know that it's not a good idea to drive for 6 to 8 weeks after surgery.
After Bypass Surgery: Choosing Household Chores
As you heal after coronary bypass surgery, it's important to be active but protect your upper body. Read about some household chores that you can do and some you shouldn't do.
After Bypass Surgery: Getting Up and Out of Bed
Learn how to get up and out of bed after bypass surgery. This is to help protect your incision and healing breastbone.
After Bypass Surgery: Reaching, Bending, and Lifting
As your breastbone heals after coronary bypass surgery, it is important to move carefully. Follow these tips.
After Bypass Surgery: Prevent Swelling in Your Legs
After coronary bypass surgery, it's important to prevent swelling in your legs. Follow these instructions to prevent swelling.
After Bypass Surgery: Caring for Your Incision
After coronary artery bypass surgery, it's important to care for your incision as it heals.
After Bypass Surgery: Caring for Yourself
Learn how to care for yourself at home after bypass surgery.
Exercise After Bypass Surgery: Start Slowly
After coronary artery bypass surgery, exercise is an important way to reduce your risk of future heart problems. Start slow, and build up your activity slowly.
After Bypass Surgery: Visits With Your Health Care Team
After your bypass surgery, expect to have regular follow-up visits with your health care team.