Exercises after Open Heart Surgery | Occupational Therapy

[@jeromemcgee007]

Thank you for this video. I just had coronary triple bypass surgery a three weeks ago I’ve been in a rehab facility for a week and the exercises that I be doing with the therapist I don’t remember once they leave but this video helps me to do exercises while sitting in my room. Thank you

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

You are veey welcome. Hoping for your fast recovery. 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@ahaikepo7984]

how about today? no pain again?

[@jamescarlin569]

God bless u Jerome I hope this finds u well...I will say a prayer for u, if u wouldn't mind saying 1 for my mom Debbie...God bless live long

[@MargieGarcia-b8s]

Best exercise program and especially using water bottles when u don’t have regular ❤weights ! Yay!

[@MargieGarcia-b8s]

Awesome

[@ronskie67]

Thanks Nathan. I just had my CABG last Jan 25 2024. I'm 56 years old. Diagnosed with low EF at 26%. These doable exercises helps me when I'm at home recovering. To keep me from being lazy while I'm not scheduled for cardiac rehab. Thanks for d videos. 👍

[@smnsq29]

Hi Nathan. Thank you for this. I’m 23 and just went through a valve replacement surgery. I’m 8 days post op and tried this video. It feels so good to be moving again! Mabuhay!

[@Meechstik]

Nathan, do you know why this happened so young? I just had it too.

[@robertballesteros2275]

Filipino ba siya? Hmmmm wow!

[@robertballesteros2275]

I got quad CABBAGE last Feb 5th, 2024 and re admitted due to CHF and Fleural Effusion with Atelectasis, etc. Finally got D/C on the 22nd February. Do you think I can begin this now?

[@snowball7770]

​@Meechstik I hope this message gets to you. In terms of why this happens, it's one of 3 things, either your family has a history of heart complications, mothers taking medications while pregnant, or you are just born with it. For context I had vale replacement surgery a few months ago and these are the answers I was given. I hope you are healing well and wish you the best.

[@ecoarena]

Nice work Nathan. I'm 8 years post CABG this March (triple bypass). Regular exercise and a positive attitude were key to my recovery (I'm now in better physical condition that I was 20 years ago). I never had a heart attack or event of any kind, but just knew my body well enough, to know that something wasn't right and demanded to see a cardiologist (it's a long story). Take care everyone, remember not to work more than live and keep moving! All the best and remember, heart surgeries, sadly are one of the most common surgeries. However, this also means we're pretty good at them! Speedy recovery (with excellent videos such as this) to all :)

[@mikkibaringer1728]

I am getting ready in a few weeks to have open heart surgery....these videos are extremely helpful.

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Praying for your recovery. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@monicak44]

I had my heart surgery on July 3rd. I did some research before my surgery and found your video, and I saved it, knowing I may need it during my recovery. I am now doing the exercises with you. Thank you so much for this.❤

[@pavelfolpi]

I am 26 y.o., open chest not even 3 weeks ago. Few days ago they kicked me out from hospital without rehabilitation due new Covid-19 wave. So thank you so much for this video, it is incredibly helpful. Regards from Prague! ❤️

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Awww. That made my day. But im sorry about not having therapy available due to covid. Im happy that you found a way to do your own therapy. :-)

[@pavelfolpi]

@@SKILLSANDWELLNESS No worries, I have found my own way with your videos 😉👍

[@davidstumer3360]

Thank You so much for this. I was released from the hospital and told nothing on how to exercise. You are a blessing my friend 🙏

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Take it easy. You will get better. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@gsp2west]

Thanks, great start to my recovery after having:: aortic aneurysm graft, aortic valve replacement, mitral valve repair and tricuspid valve repair, along with a maze procedure. Twenty three days in the hospital and now two weeks out of the hospital I'm working every day on recovery. Thank you for the great video to get me started before my rehab starts at the end of the month. Tom, 74 in Sept.

[@danhulshult4614]

I am 70 years old. Just retired after 52 years in Retail as Mgmt. Been active and athletic most of my life. 6 weeks ago I became very short of breath at home and couldn’t walk. Didn’t have any pain but very short of breath. Long story short…..was having a Heart Attack. Because of Covid and overfull hospitals I was not able to obtain a permanent room and get my operation for several days. Had my surgery , Quad bypass , on Jan 10 2022. Released from hospital Jan 27 2022. I started exercises after 5 days and your videos have been a Godsend. Thank You for the support. Your videos not only give physical strength support but mental positivity support also. You can tell you are a very caring,positive,helpful individual. You are in the right profession! Thank You, Dan Hulshult

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

You are welcome. ❤️❤️❤️

[@Shlomosofer]

You are very good. Much better than the 3 exercise I received so far from my hospital. God bless you. I will subscribe.

[@jaskei1709]

Thank you I found your channel it really helps me a lot to recovery actually im in the REHA FOr 2wks❤ Pinoy k pala im pinay here in germany just done my open ❤ surgery last dec 2..More Power Kabayan!

[@AuntyShaPray]

Thank you so much. I just had pacemaker surgery and am keen to keep toned. This workout is perfect 🙏🏾❤️🙏🏾

[@tanishkmaru7509]

Thank you Nathan my grandmother had open heart surgery therefore dr. Advised her

[@susanbaker4413]

Excellent, 2 weeks post quad CABG and ablation. Age 67.

[@christinegrellier6437]

Thank you for this fantastic tutorial❤

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

You are welcome

[@sanamobeen7332]

I m very greatful to you helped me a lot in considering myself that this surgery didn't stop my life & I can again do work out for losing my weight thanks

[@easandov]

Thank you I particularly like the sit-to-stand. The VA was so busy that I never had OT even at this level, so this sad, but I am alive. My rehab exercises with the VA do not start until 4.5 months post surgery. I wish I would have found this video sooner SINCE I still have one month before my rehab appointment. But I am alive to say the least (most)

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Yes. You may start doing this exercises. By that time they may not even keep you that long. Just remember to rest between sets. Patience is the key with cardiac rehab

[@truewerf4413]

As I sit on the bed rn in hospital after my heart surgery, with the stint being put in, your vids are lookin good man. I'll take er slow.thanks for tips

[@krishnaswamychimakurthi7371]

Thanks for the valuable explanation and guidance

[@kathernspicer543]

I am 11 weeks post off from Ross procedure (open Heart) ❤. Loved your video. Thank you

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Thank you. I hope you’re feeling so much better now. Remember rest is as important as the exercises.

[@lorrainecowie6269]

@@SKILLSANDWELLNESS same 🎉hope your well x

[@lanaguerrant5872]

My husband had aortic valve replacement & bypass open heart surgery 10 days ago. Your video is very helpful for him to gain strength after a major operation.

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Please remember the precautions and to rest when tired.

[@Mcdlooove]

These are so great, they’ve been helping my mom a lot who just out of surgery a week ago. Thanks so much!

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Glad to be of help. Remember not to over do the exercises and rest is as important as the therapy itself. 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@leahlarsen6941]

Thank you Nathan for this very helpful program. I have had a triple bypass and am in my second week home from being discharged. This has been a great tool for keeping me on task with exercises and I always feel stronger after each session. God bless you. Leah

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

That is awesome. Makes my efforts worthwile

[@martin_mulloth]

Thank you for your Vedio. Valuable information.

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

You are very welcome. 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@beautybeast2450]

Lovely thanks uploading such a nice vedeo

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Remember to rest too

[@mrbee6075]

Thanks, Nathan. I had an ascending aortic aneurysm 25 days ago. I have been feeling depressed and, until now, haven't been doing much. I just watched your helpful video, and it felt great. I will be performing it daily. ❤ Btw my pillow is a heart.

[@khudaynazardahi1585]

Very helpful 🎉

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Thank you

[@chrismiller5530]

Thank you for this, I had aortic and mitral valve replacement 2 weeks after my 30th bday and these have helped me get better sleep at night 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[@jmc9mike]

My Father just had open heart surgery 3 days ago. This will be very helpful. I found your video on leg exercises for bedridden patients helpful as well, as he is mobility limited. I have taken off from work so I can help him try and recover. Having a few surgeries myself, I found PT to be the most crucial aspect of my recovery. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, experience and compassion!

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Your dad will recover with your care. Please take a minute of rest between sets. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@shellyshultz7643]

Awesome video! Thanks so much for making this available to us!

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

You are very welcome. Please rest too. The rest breaks are as important since the heart need not to be overworked. Hoping for the best for you guys

[@dawnterese4798]

Very helpful and motivating. Thank you 💪

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Take it easy. Rest is as important as the exercises.🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@aureasandoval9687]

Thank you so much Nathan 🥰🥰🥰

[@cheririka]

My husband will try the video. Thank you very much. He had his triple bypass heart surgery last July. And its hard for him to move his left incision

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

The sternum is still healing. Gentle exercises and rest is needed. The combo is really needed.

[@sutenly1]

hurt?

[@sutenly1]

@@SKILLSANDWELLNESS how long sternum join , sir?

[@SambhajiMore-sz7iw]

Thanks for exlent video

[@glendanikolakakos7431]

Im glad i found your video, very helpful exercises ❤

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Glad to help. ❤️❤️❤️

[@sinongmakulet]

I had a surgery last week, and saw your video. The sit to stand is the hardest for me.😄

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Glad it helps. Please monitor your heart rate and rest when you feel short of breath already

[@mikkibaringer1728]

Great video...

[@vinopadayachee1406]

How soon after heart bypass surgery can one start exercising please.

[@C4MS]

After how many days of my surgery I can start whit those exercises ?

[@susanhepburn5107]

Good exercise. 6 weeks post CABG.

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Thanks. Also check out the other one which is more advanced

[@meerabumb8174]

Very good video

[@Mountianlions69]

I had CABG, Aortic valve replaced and a triple bypass in July last, 2023, aged 53, I had, unknowingly, inhereted my late father's bicuspid valve, which claimed his life at 44 years old, I was having dizzy spells then they got worse then I started collapsing unconscious at home, the defect was detected during an Echo cardiogram. I was diagnosed and operated on in 17 days. I then had a heart attack, no pain, no discomfort, I just felt strange, I don't remember my other half calling the ambulance I just remember them taking readings and such, anyway when I arrived at the hospital I was gone I had to be de-fibbed back to life. I must have been in the OR when I heard the head surgeon say congratulations everyone, we did it. They had to put a balloon in part of the graft as this was causing backflow leakage. I couldn't believe it but thankfully I'm still here back in the gym now, I joined the gym after cardio rehab training made me feel so good again, I'm fitter and stronger than I was before. If you've been through similar, I hope you're all well now.

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

I hope everybody reads this. Thank you for sharing 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@mathmusic1490]

I am a year out from open heart surgery. As each day goes on, my sternum starts to ache, even after these 12 months. I did some of these exercises............but will they help the pain? Thank you for being there for us!

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Stretching might help with the pain. I have not had a patient who had pain on their sternum after a year. Get a doctors appt. Might be something else.

[@Andiamowu]

Thank you help me a lot ❤

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Awww. You are most welcome

[@resagelato]

“They know that I refused home health care services”, :) but I found one online and I feel good about it. After the 4 weeks is up and I can drive, I still prefer not to make a trip to the hospital 3 days a week for therapy, so I feel another refusal of services coming on. :) I need to get a hold of a copy of those exercises they use.

[@qabsar]

I had my bypass 3 years ago. Can you PLEASE show me regular ongoing exercise for people like me. Thank you

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

You are welcome. The first 3 videos i have should be sade for you. Click in any of those 3 links below. kzbin.info/www/bejne/npqzdGWmntaKj6M kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2TaeGp3bseFqMU kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooDLZniBjcSJoc0

[@mdzahiduzzamankhan9640]

How many days after bypass heart surgery?

[@Paul-bg5js]

I just had triple bypass 4 weeks ago and this is fantastic. But how many sets should I do a day and do I do it everyday?

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

2 sets. Twice a day should be good. Plus yoir walking. Remember to check your pulse and rest when getting fatigued

[@dougsinthailand7176]

Thank you, Nathan! Excellent workout! By the way, a half gallon of milk is about two liters and that weighs two kilograms if it’s water. I think that’s five pounds, am I right?

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Yes. Normally thats the limit

[@katieandreyev9299]

Thank you!!!❤

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Go easy and take care of that heart. ❤️❤️❤️

[@Survive1985]

Do you have any more tougher workouts cause I’m 4 months out and I’m running on treadmill at time of 26 minutes for 3 miles, jumping rope for 5 minutes lifting with 20LB dumbbells and 20 wall pushups. And I’m looking for something a little more I can do with the chest without doing damage to scar area. Thanks in advance for any help.

[@permilapselvadas1659]

Thanks bro

[@atulguptaairtel1726]

Very nice sir ty

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Please dont over do it. Make sure you rest when you feel fatigued already

[@jennycanales8766]

I had a multivalve replacement would these be included to help me in recovery?

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Definitely. And the rest breaks. Please do not overdo your exercises

[@joanedward4872]

Thank you

[@Saffronwhite05]

I’m having heart surgery in 11 days so this is helping

[@garizaldypagtama700]

Thanks for the video presentation. I start walking after my discharge. I am in the 16wks now after discharge and currently walking and running for an hour a day. Is that exercise help on my situation? And do some bicept and tricept exercise for 5lbs each arm, do you think that amount of weight are still good? Or need lesser weight?

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

I think that is good now considering you are 16 weekd out

[@aamizarthub]

I had a ICR surgery one month before. Can you suggest any workouts as i'm getting some fat belly😢expecting reply

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Noted. Try this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6vUm5ppqKuWgJI

[@nazirahmed7517]

Nice 👍 thank you

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

You are welcome. Thanks too

[@RevolutionByNight]

Hello! First and foremost, what a great straightfoward video. I liked and subbed. I have a question, how many times a day should we do this? I am 3.5 weeks out from my open heart surgery. What week would you recommed we start doing these exercises? Thank you for your time and keep up the good work.

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Hi!!! Start as soon as your doctor says you can. Usually it is immediately. I would usually tell my patients to start with twice daily with plenty of rest breaks. When you feel fatigued already, take a break. Exercise enough but do not over exert.

[@Baloat12345]

Hi dear, I have a question how many times in a day or in 24 hours I can do this exercise. Please reply me as soon as possible Thank you

[@sutenly1]

it is hurt?

[@reggirenegonzales3428]

Question doc how about the baby exercise after her open heart surgery thanks God bless

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Sa baby po na may open heart surgery? No need to exercise the baby po. Ung iyak and other activities ng baby is enough na po un. Natural na po sa bata na tumigil din if pagod. If naglalakad na si baby, pwede po walking muna. Iwasan muna natin ung medyo rough na laro. Basta laro at lakad lng para sa mga bata. All the best po. Tsaka pla po, OT po ako. Di ako doctor. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jamescarlin569]

Wow, thank u

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

❤️

[@saleemshahofficial6775]

I Had surgically repaired 3 year ago I was A pateint of VSD . How Does It Take More Time To Go Again and Play Football

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

If your doctor clears you, you should start going back to practice. But take it slow. You did not become good overnight so build up the endurance slowly

[@saleemshahofficial6775]

@@SKILLSANDWELLNESS He Told me before operation that You have to rest Only for 6 months after that You can Play Football But i Think it was for my Confidence So can you tell me that Is VSD Surgery Risky And One Thing I want to mention that My Stuernm Damaged After 3 month of surgery and i Gone at least 16 months For dressing To Hospital . Can i start Slowly running coz my Fat Become Fatty day To day

[@evangelinesantos472]

thank u so much

[@tonycamilleri7495]

When you back home after an 0pen heart surgery is it common to keep coughing

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

I have seen it happen but it could be multiple reasons. Could be allergies or that you’re just muscles are just still healing that it is hard to expand as of now.

[@mariogaoa4042]

Yep. I am 4 weeks post cabs x 4 and have a cough, but it is getting better.

[@Bewithusvlogs2]

Thanku sir

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

You are welcome

[@enahoky7793]

can push up after bypass open heart surgey? how long

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Oh no. Not until your doctor says you can. Always ask your doctor about the restrictions so they can check how the sternum and the ribs are healing aside from the heart. Eventually, you can do push ups again though

[@evangelinesantos472]

hi, thank u for this video, im 4wks POST OP it helps me a lot thanks

[@noahmcgonigle8099]

Since birth, I’ve had open TGA open heart surgery. Whenever I do chest workouts like pushups, the scar where my metal wire is hurts like hell. Any way around this?

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Massage around the scar area. Or you can do wide arm push ups. You might need to avoid close hand push ups or bench presses

[@normajean9831]

HOW MANY TIMES A WEEK SHOULD THIS BE DONE ???

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Daily but up to before you get fatigued

[@marjoriecago1849]

Ilang araw po after open heart pwedeng gawin ang mga ito?

[@erickaguirre__]

Thank you for this video! I am 26 and had open heart surgery 2 months ago for an ASD repair. I wanted to ask. How long does it take for the sternum to heal. My doctors said from 6-8 weeks I can start living my normal life. Going to the gym and lifting again. I just want to be cautious and allow my sternum to heal completely. How long does it take to completely heal?

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

About that long. Not everybody is the same. They will do an xray and check if you are able to tolerate those activities again. With this type of procedures, patience is the key but so is consistency. Hoping for your best recovery. 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@erickaguirre__]

@@SKILLSANDWELLNESS thank you for replying!

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

You are welcome.

[@erickaguirre__]

@@SKILLSANDWELLNESS How long does it take for your sternum to heal? And be able to go back and lift heavy? What’s the average time frame?

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

I would rather have a doctor clear you with that. Anyway if you have been lifting heavy, you will regain it back faster than average due to muscle memory

[@niyas3388]

Thankyou

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

You are very welcome. Rest if you must then do it again when you can

[@brendacorbin-hy6fe]

I had opened heart surgery December 22 2022 my Dr told me to just walk

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

You can still do other light activities

[@brendacorbin-hy6fe]

@@SKILLSANDWELLNESS like what

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Like the ones i developed for open heart surgery. Light leg exercises, walking, stationary bike

[@rexcamporedondo8766]

sir pwede ba mka workout nga nag undergo kog bullet surgery 8 years ago?

[@rexcamporedondo8766]

I assume you know bisaya po because of your intro just do inform me if you understand my question po

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Yes sir. Bisaya ko. If the bullet is stable and depende sa lugar kung asa ka naigo sir, pwede ra man. Kung wala na ang bullet, pwede ra jud kaau

[@rexcamporedondo8766]

@@SKILLSANDWELLNESS salamat kaau sir, kay gusto kaau ko mag work out pero mabalaka ko basin ma unsa ko ba.... milapos ra mn pd tong ligaw na bala sa akoa tiyan sir, salamat po kaau.

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Awww. Wala na sa imong lawas diay? Pwede ra kaau. Focus lng ug strengthening ug cardio by doing body weight training. Proud of you motivation bai. Keep going.

[@mr.pradeepharyan5959]

👍👍

[@mitchmixtv232]

Hello po... Ung daddy ko nag swell ung binti nya mga 2 year na po sya nong naoperahan sa heart pero now nagswell ung binti nya na hinuhaan ng ugat para sa heart nya. Ano po pwd gawin

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Hi din po. Patingin po kau sa doctor para malaman kung ano sanhi. Pero malaman bibigyan xa ng diuretic para di na mamaga. As for now po, bili po kayo ng compression socks. If wala po, soccer socks or ung knee high socks. Tsaka habang nakahiga na natutulog, lagyan po ng unan ung binti para ma elevate higher than the heart. Sana po gumaling na tatay nyo. Ay, bawas din po sa sodium or asin. Pati ung canned goods, mataas po un sa sodium

[@letzbi9487]

Hi po im 16 years old and kaka open heart surgery lng sakin nung july 2019, pwede na po ba akong mag hiit workout or bawal padin? TIA

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Hiii. Pwede na yan if cleared ka na ng doctor mo. Monitor your heart rate

[@johnp3095]

Belly button level.

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

What do you mean?

[@jennyferkarpouzi71]

Thank you