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Preparing for Open-Heart Surgery: A Patient’s Guide for Success
Season 4 · Episode 56

Preparing for Open-Heart Surgery: A Patient’s Guide for Success

Open Heart Surgery with Boots · Boots Knighton

June 25, 202421m 38s

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Show Notes

Are you or a loved one facing the daunting reality of open-heart surgery and need help preparing? Boots Knighton dives into an essential pre-surgery checklist to help you prepare not just physically, but emotionally and mentally. This episode offers twelve actionable steps, from consulting your array of doctors to managing nutrition and chronic conditions. Discover how hope, diet, and even a good physical therapist can set the stage for a successful recovery. Feeling overwhelmed? Don't worry; Boots is here to be your heart buddy, guiding you through every step of this life-changing journey. Tune in for helpful advice that could make all the difference. And don't forget to subscribe!

**I am not a doctor and this is not medical advice. Be sure to check in with your care team about all the next right steps for you and your heart.**

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