If you have heart or lung problems, your doctor may recommend that you have cardiothoracic surgery. These surgeries are performed in a hospital, and most patients stay in the hospital for at least 3 days after the surgery is complete. To make sure that everything goes as smoothly as possible, Dr. Jon Kiev will provide some steps on preparing for cardiothoracic surgery.
Make Sure That You Are Well-Prepared Before Your Surgery
Your surgery team wants to make sure that you are well-prepared before your cardiothoracic surgery. Patients need to know what to expect and how they can help themselves during recovery. You will be provided with the needed information intended as an overview of the process leading up to your cardiothoracic surgery procedure.
Follow Directions From Your Doctor And Staff
First, you’ll be asked to follow the instructions of your doctor and staff. This is important because it will help you recover faster from cardiothoracic surgery. Be polite and respectful when dealing with nurses and other hospital staff since they are there to help you.
If You Have Questions About Cardiothoracic Surgery, Just Ask
If you have questions or concerns about cardiothoracic surgery, ask them. Your doctor and hospital staff want to help you understand everything that’s going on. The more informed you are, the better prepared you’ll be when it comes time for cardiothoracic surgery.
Expect To Be In The Hospital For At Least 3 Days
Lastly, you will be in the hospital for at least 3 days after the cardiothoracic surgery. You will need to stay in the hospital until you can eat and drink on your own, which can take up to a week after surgery.
Other than that, you will also need to stay in the hospital until you are stable enough to go home so that your Dr. Jon Kiev can monitor your recovery closely and make sure everything goes smoothly after the cardiothoracic surgery.
