What is the recovery time for a mitral valve replacement?
You’ll likely spend about 5 days in the hospital following mitral valve replacement. Once you return home, it will take several weeks to completely recover from your surgery.
You’ll be tired and sore in the first 2 or 3 weeks after surgery, but you’ll feel better day by day. You’ll have pain medications prescribed to help you manage your recovery, and your doctor will let you know when it’s safe to resume your normal activities.