Youâll receive free e-mail news updates each time a new story is published. Youâre all set! By Emma Brown By Emma Brown February 6. Democrats are speaking on the Senate floor for 24 hours in a last-ditch effort to derail the confirmation of Betsy DeVos, President Trumpâs nominee for education secretary.
After my stent I was back in the gym within a week. Iâm certain that being physically fit prior to my stent helped tremendously in my recovery. Thatâs me though, everyone is not the same and as I said above the best type of training following a stent depends on you!
And remember to wear your seat belt! You shouldn't drive until your healthcare provider tells you it's safe. This includes driving cars, bicycles, motor bikes, tractors, and lawn mowers. You'll probably wait 2 to 4 weeks after a heart attack or at least 4 weeks after open heart surgery. During this time, your reflexes and reaction time will be slower than normal due to weakness or pain medication. After surgery, you also risk injuring your sternum on the steering wheel or by having to turn or twist unexpectedly.