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Why Day 3 Post-Heart Surgery Feels Like the Longest Day

by Arjun Mehta
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Day three after heart surgery can often feel like the most challenging day of the recovery process. This period is marked by the combined impact of surgical trauma, medication effects, and emotional stress starting to peak. Understanding why these particular struggles happen can equip patients and their families with strategies to handle this critical point. This article delves into the physical and emotional hurdles that arise and offers practical advice to help you or your loved one get through the toughest part of healing.