How much pain will there be after my coronary bypass or heart valve replacement surgery?
When you awake after surgery, you may notice pain around your incision. We will do all we can to make you comfortable following your heart surgery. For example, for the first few days after surgery, we’ll provide you with around-the-clock pain medication-you won’t have to tell us you’re in pain, then wait for your nurse to give you more pain medication. It’s practically “automatic.” If you’re still in pain, or dizzy, or uncomfortable in any other way, we want to know about it so we can help you feel better. Studies show that people who use pain medicine heal faster and also able to perform activities and exercise more easily. In short-term use right after surgery, pain medicine is not addictive. Back to top.
