Going home after your heart surgery

this should get better by the time you get home. If you notice you are coughing up more phlegm or it is discoloured, speak to your GP. Swollen ankles You may find that your ankles swell after surgery. You can relieve this by keeping active and resting your legs up on a stool when you are sitting. The swelling should go away soon after you get home. ................
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