--- title: Heart Hugger Blog | Preparing for Heart Surgery description: Preparing for Heart Surgery | Learn more about how Heart Hugger can support patients undergoing heart surgery and are in need of respiratory splinting or sternal support. --- [![Tribute Media](https://blog.hearthugger.com/hubfs/Heart_Hugger_April2018%20Theme/Images/logo.png)](https://www.hearthugger.com) - [Contact](https://www.hearthugger.com/contact) toll free 800.798.2667 outside the U.S.408.395.2100 [![Home](https://blog.hearthugger.com/hubfs/logo-icon.png)](https://www.hearthugger.com) - [About Heart Hugger](https://www.hearthugger.com/about-heart-hugger) - [What is Heart Hugger](https://www.hearthugger.com/what-heart-hugger) - [Why Heart Hugger](https://www.hearthugger.com/why-heart-hugger) - [How To Use](https://www.hearthugger.com/how-to-use) - [Sizing and Fitting](https://www.hearthugger.com/sizing-and-fitting) - [Surgi Support Vest](https://www.hearthugger.com/surgi-support-vest) - [For Patients](https://www.hearthugger.com/patients) - [Heart Health](https://www.hearthugger.com/heart-health) - [Preparing for Surgery](https://www.hearthugger.com/preparing-for-surgery) - [After Your Surgery](https://www.hearthugger.com/after-your-surgery) - [Complications & Solutions](https://www.hearthugger.com/complications-solutions) - [Respiratory Complications](https://www.hearthugger.com/respiratory-complications) - [Sternal Wound Complications](https://www.hearthugger.com/sternal-wound-complications) - [Sternal Wound Stability (and the Pillow)](https://www.hearthugger.com/sternal-wound-stability) - [FAQs](https://www.hearthugger.com/faqs) - [For Healthcare Professionals](https://www.hearthugger.com/healthcare-professionals) - [Studies & Resources](https://www.hearthugger.com/studies-and-resources) - [Economic Implications of Complications](https://www.hearthugger.com/economic-implications-of-complications) - [Patient Compliance & The Clinical Pathway](https://www.hearthugger.com/patient-compliance-and-the-clinical-pathway) - [Tradeshows](https://www.hearthugger.com/tradeshows) - [How to Purchase](https://www.hearthugger.com/how-to-purchase) - [Find a Rep in Your Area](https://www.hearthugger.com/request-rep-information) - [Request Sample](https://www.hearthugger.com/request-sample) - [FDA & Medicare](https://www.hearthugger.com/fda-and-medicare) - [Blog](https://www.hearthugger.com/blog) - [Buy Now](https://www.hearthugger.com/products) *menu* menu [800.798.2667](tel:+18007982667) # Heart Hugger Blog ## [Tips For Women To Prepare For Heart Surgery](https://blog.hearthugger.com/tips-for-women-to-prepare-for-heart-surgery) Posted by [Heart Hugger](https://blog.hearthugger.com/author/heart-hugger) on Mar 17, 2022 8:15:53 AM [0 Comments](https://blog.hearthugger.com/tips-for-women-to-prepare-for-heart-surgery#comments-listing) ![Untitled design (7) (1) (1)](https://blog.hearthugger.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(7)%20(1)%20(1).png?width=1240&name=Untitled%20design%20(7)%20(1)%20(1).png "Untitled design (7) (1) (1)") After an invasive procedure like heart surgery, patients are hit with the reality that it’ll take some time before they feel normal again. The weeks, or even months ahead, can seem daunting as patients dread what kind of pain they might experience. However, with a little bit of planning, the good news is that your recovery doesn’t have to be this way. - [Read More](https://blog.hearthugger.com/tips-for-women-to-prepare-for-heart-surgery) [Preparing for Heart Surgery](https://blog.hearthugger.com/topic/preparing-for-heart-surgery) ## [What to Pack For Heart Surgery](https://blog.hearthugger.com/what-to-pack-for-heart-surgery) Posted by [Heart Hugger](https://blog.hearthugger.com/author/heart-hugger) on Jan 17, 2020 9:35:47 AM [0 Comments](https://blog.hearthugger.com/what-to-pack-for-heart-surgery#comments-listing) ![closeup of woman's hands clipping the straps of a packed suitcase, packing concept](https://blog.hearthugger.com/hs-fs/hubfs/packing-suitcase.jpg?width=1240&name=packing-suitcase.jpg "closeup of woman's hands clipping the straps of a packed suitcase, packing concept") As a heart surgery patient, you have a lot to think about, so don't let a packing list be something that stresses you out. Instead, use this handy checklist to get ready well ahead of time and feel comfortable, calm, and prepared on the way to the hospital. - [Read More](https://blog.hearthugger.com/what-to-pack-for-heart-surgery) [Preparing for Heart Surgery](https://blog.hearthugger.com/topic/preparing-for-heart-surgery) ## [Preparing for Heart Surgery: A Schedule](https://blog.hearthugger.com/how-to-prepare-for-heart-surgery) Posted by [Heart Hugger](https://blog.hearthugger.com/author/heart-hugger) on Oct 22, 2019 7:15:22 AM [0 Comments](https://blog.hearthugger.com/how-to-prepare-for-heart-surgery#comments-listing) ![pre-surgery-consultation](https://blog.hearthugger.com/hs-fs/hubfs/pre-surgery-consultation.jpg?width=1240&name=pre-surgery-consultation.jpg "pre-surgery-consultation") Getting ready for heart surgery can be nerve-wracking--but that's completely normal. As a [patient](https://www.hearthugger.com/patients), the best thing you can do is prep, prep, prep so that you know exactly what's going to happen, what you can expect, and what's going to be expected of you. Here are a few things to keep in mind during the whole process. - [Read More](https://blog.hearthugger.com/how-to-prepare-for-heart-surgery) [Preparing for Heart Surgery](https://blog.hearthugger.com/topic/preparing-for-heart-surgery) ## [What to Expect on the Day of Open Heart Surgery](https://blog.hearthugger.com/what-to-expect-on-the-day-of-open-heart-surgery) Posted by [Heart Hugger](https://blog.hearthugger.com/author/heart-hugger) on Aug 29, 2019 5:40:10 PM [0 Comments](https://blog.hearthugger.com/what-to-expect-on-the-day-of-open-heart-surgery#comments-listing) ![patient waiting for open heart surgery](https://blog.hearthugger.com/hs-fs/hubfs/patient%20waiting%20for%20open%20heart%20surgery.jpg?width=1240&name=patient%20waiting%20for%20open%20heart%20surgery.jpg "patient waiting for open heart surgery") There usually tends to be a lot of anxiety around the idea of open heart surgery, and typically that is because patients such as yourself aren't sure of what to expect. We wanted to put your nerves at rest as much as we can, so we're going to ease your mind by giving you a glimpse of what your day could look like when you go in for open heart surgery. - [Read More](https://blog.hearthugger.com/what-to-expect-on-the-day-of-open-heart-surgery) [Preparing for Heart Surgery](https://blog.hearthugger.com/topic/preparing-for-heart-surgery) ## [Top 5 Tips to Prepare for Heart Surgery](https://blog.hearthugger.com/top-5-tips-to-prepare-for-heart-surgery) Posted by [Heart Hugger](https://blog.hearthugger.com/author/heart-hugger) on Jul 17, 2015 9:23:00 PM [0 Comments](https://blog.hearthugger.com/top-5-tips-to-prepare-for-heart-surgery#comments-listing) ![Doctors tips for heart surgery preparation ](https://blog.hearthugger.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Images/5%20tips%20to%20prepare%20for%20heart%20surgery.jpg?width=1240&name=5%20tips%20to%20prepare%20for%20heart%20surgery.jpg "Doctors tips for heart surgery preparation ") You want to be prepared for the six to eight-week process after heart surgery. As the [patient](https://www.hearthugger.com/patients), if you are properly prepared you can help to speed up your cardiac surgery rehabilitation process. Below are five tips to help in your preparations. - [Read More](https://blog.hearthugger.com/top-5-tips-to-prepare-for-heart-surgery) [Preparing for Heart Surgery](https://blog.hearthugger.com/topic/preparing-for-heart-surgery) - Recent - Popular - Tags - [Heart Surgery Recovery (22)](https://blog.hearthugger.com/tag/heart-surgery-recovery) - [After Heart Surgery (16)](https://blog.hearthugger.com/tag/after-heart-surgery) - [Postoperative Care (15)](https://blog.hearthugger.com/tag/postoperative-care) - [Heart Health (12)](https://blog.hearthugger.com/tag/heart-health) - [Sternum Stabilization (9)](https://blog.hearthugger.com/tag/sternum-stabilization) - [Caring for Patients (8)](https://blog.hearthugger.com/tag/caring-for-patients) - [cardiac rehab (7)](https://blog.hearthugger.com/tag/cardiac-rehab) - [Sternal Dehiscence (6)](https://blog.hearthugger.com/tag/sternal-dehiscence) - [Preparing for Heart Surgery (5)](https://blog.hearthugger.com/tag/preparing-for-heart-surgery) - [Respiratory Splinting (4)](https://blog.hearthugger.com/tag/respiratory-splinting) - [Postoperative Bra (3)](https://blog.hearthugger.com/tag/postoperative-bra) - [sternotomy (3)](https://blog.hearthugger.com/tag/sternotomy) - [Heart Healthy Diet (2)](https://blog.hearthugger.com/tag/heart-healthy-diet) - [Managing Pain After Heart Surgery (2)](https://blog.hearthugger.com/tag/managing-pain-after-heart-surgery) - [Support Device (2)](https://blog.hearthugger.com/tag/support-device) - [Hospital Safety (1)](https://blog.hearthugger.com/tag/hospital-safety) - [Patient Safety (1)](https://blog.hearthugger.com/tag/patient-safety) see all ©2018  General Cardiac Technology, Inc. 6489 Camden Ave Suite 106 San Jose CA 95120 800.798.2667 Phone 408.395.2100 (outside the U.S) Fax: 408.395.2113 powered by Tribute Media [a web marketing agency](https://www.tributemedia.com) | [login](https://www.hearthugger.com/user) - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/hearthugger) - [Twitter](https://twitter.com/Heart_Hugger) - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/heart-hugger) [Top](https://blog.hearthugger.com/tag/preparing-for-heart-surgery#top)