Monday and Mental Health Post Op

Post surgery....How to manage your Mood, Expectations and Goals

Most people don’t stop to think about how they can help themselves feel good emotionally during their recovery. Isn’t a positive outlook normal when things are going how they are supposed to go? For some people, yes. However, depression after a cardiac surgery is not uncommon.

Please review this article for suggestions on how to maintain healthy expectations post surgery:

http://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/heart-valve-problems-and-disease/recovery-and-healthy-living-goals-for-heart-valve-patients/post-surgery-milestones-managing-your-mood-expectations-and-goals