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How long to recover?

How long to recover?


  I am having  my mitral valve repaired (minimally invasive) and want to know how long the recovery time takes overall? Also, how long is one in the hospital post-surgery?
  Thanks,
  Elizabeth
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Dear Elizabeth,
There is in general a 4 day in-hospital recovery time following Minimally invasive
valve repair, this is then followed by a 3-4 week recovery at home when the
patient continues daily walking exercises, gradually increasing in intensity and
of course, no lifting of more than 10 pounds of anything with either arm for 6 weeks.
Good Luck with your surgery.
Information provided in the heart forum is intended for general medical informational
purposes only, actual diagnosis and treatment can only be made by your physician(s).





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