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I had an elective CABG surgery right before Christmas 2023. This is my blog about my experience, to help others facing it themselves. It was not as bad as I had feared, and I learned a whole lot along the way!

Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Followup with the Cardiologist

78 days since my surgery (2.5 months)

Today I met with my cardiologist and he said everything is looking great! He wants me to get another echocardiogram to check on my ejection fraction to make sure it is still improving. 

He said sometimes it is higher right after surgery because it's been given 'rocket fuel' to improve. I am actually getting one next week during my intake appointments for my new HT diagnosis so he will look at those results when they come in.

I told him about the delay in the cardiac rehab program, and he said to just keep exercising on my own, eating right, sleeping and reducing stress. All the things I need to do to stay health.  

I will come back in 3 months to see him again!