063 Preparing for Heart Surgery - Before, During & After

About this episode

This episode guides listeners through the preparation stages for heart surgery, focusing on physical, mental, and practical aspects to ensure a smooth recovery.

Are you waiting for heart surgery and feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or unsure what to expect? In this episode, I guide you through every stage of preparation – physically, mentally, and practically – so you can enter surgery feeling empowered, supported, and ready for recovery. We cover: How to prepare your body for surgery with nutrition, exercise, and medication tips.Ways to reduce stress and anxiety leading up to your operation.Practical advice on what to pack for the hospital and how...

People in this episode

Host: Sallie Crawley

Topics covered

• heart surgery
• preparation
• mental health
• nutrition
• stress reduction
• recovery

Keywords

• heart surgery preparation
• anxiety management
• nutrition tips
• exercise before surgery
• hospital packing advice

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