Michał is discharged and the Dr writes to his GP here and also to his medical care team in Poland.
Michal returns to see the cardiac surgeon and has a full clinical assessment.
- Dr: Its good to see you, how are you feeling now?
- Michał: I am much better Dr, I am able to move easier and have been increasing my activities.
- Dr: Thats very positive Michal, you recovered well from your wound infection but still need to avoid strain over the sternal wound for now.
- Michał: Yes, the CR physio said that I would not be able to perform full upper body movements for 12 weeks until the sternum has healed. I have been walking a lot though.
- Dr: That sounds like good advice Michal and I’m glad you have had clear instructions.
- Michał: Yes, this operation has made me address alot of areas of my life and lifestyle I hadn’t considered before. My medication is not giving me any problem and I feel better for cutting down my alcohol and improving my diet too.
- Dr: Are you managing to attend the cardiac rehabilitation programme?
- Michał: Yes, and I am hoping to get back to the gym once I finish the programme and have visited my family. I have already been given information about beginning this gain.
Pulse point
Refer to local guidelines regarding follow up. Patients should be given consistent information and using resources are peer reviewed and evidence based are the most useful to direct patients to.
Page last reviewed: 27 Jul 2020
