Photograph or scan your report (blood test, echo, X-ray) and send it here — the team sees it in your file before your visit.

Breathing

• Use your spirometer 10 breaths every 1–2 hours while awake, for the first 2 weeks.
• When coughing or sneezing, hug a pillow firmly against your chest.

Weeks 1–2

• Walk inside the house several times a day; short, comfortable walks.
• Sit out of bed for meals. Climb stairs slowly, one at a time, with rest.

Weeks 3–6

• Walk outside daily, building up to 30 minutes at a comfortable pace.
• Light housework is fine. No lifting more than 2–3 kg.

After 6–8 weeks

• The breastbone is healed for most patients — gradually return to normal activity, cycling and driving after your review confirms it.
• Avoid pushing/pulling heavy weights (buckets, buffalo tethers, tractors) until cleared.

• Less oil and ghee — use 3–4 teaspoons of oil per person per day; avoid desi ghee, butter, vanaspati and fried food.
• Plenty of vegetables, fruit, dal and whole-wheat roti. Prefer grilled or boiled over fried.
• Limit salt — about one teaspoon a day in total; avoid pickle, papad and packet snacks.
• If you have diabetes, keep sugar, gur and sweets strictly controlled — your sugar levels protect your grafts.
• Milk: use toned/double-toned. Paneer occasionally, not fried.
• No smoking or tobacco in any form — ever again. Alcohol only if your team permits.
• Drink normal amounts of water unless your team has given you a fluid limit.

• Keep the chest and leg wounds clean and dry. A daily sponge or shower is fine after your team allows — pat dry, never rub.
• Do not apply any cream, powder, haldi or home remedy on the wound.
• Some itching, mild soreness and a small lump at the top of the scar are normal while healing.
• If a leg vein was used: keep the leg raised when sitting, and wear the stocking/crepe bandage as advised. Mild ankle swelling is common.

Call us the same day if you notice

• Fever, or the wound becoming red, hot, or leaking fluid/pus
• The wound edges opening, or a clicking feeling in the breastbone
• Increasing breathlessness, or swelling in one leg

• Appointments: 98140-64210 (10 AM – 5 PM)
• Hospital (24×7): 0161-2304282
• Chest pain like before surgery, fainting, or severe breathlessness → go to the nearest emergency immediately.