Heart and Aorta Getting Back To Work After Heart Operation | Page 3
As a rule most office work can be resumed after 4-6 weeks. Work involving moderate to
severe physical activity (driving, lifting weights, prolonged hours of standing etc.) can be
resumed only after 3 months.
When you get back to work, start with simple and less strenuous tasks and gradually
increase the level of activity.
It may be reassuring to know that patients have returned to jobs which require extreme
physical strength after undergoing CABG or Valve repair/replacements.
I personally know people in almost all walks of life (including Door to door marketing,
Public Bus driving, Masonry, Head load work etc.) even after heart surgery. But all
these have to be started or resumed after due discussion with your doctor.
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