i had open heart surgery 2 years ago now the surgery itself was no big deal the recovery was long for me but that was because i have a brittle bone disease that i was born with the bast thing i can tell you is it really is not a big deal keep a good positive outlook dont put your body in shock with stress befor the doctor puts your body in shock do what your told work as hard as you can with physical therapy and it will be behind for the biggest part in three months or so i will keep you in my prayers my friend.