The surgery typically takes from one to two hours. Your doctor can give you more specific information for your particular case. The median hospital stay for patients who have undergone TMR is about seven days. The length of your hospital stay will depend largely on your individual speed of recovery from surgery and your doctor's evaluation of your overall physical condition. Following TMR, you should consult with your doctor regarding your level of activity.
Many patients are able to resume normal levels of activity within weeks.
Your ability to return to your normal daily activity levels depends on how you personally feel, and how well your chest incision is healing, and the advice of your doctor. A supervised cardiac rehabilitation program is always helpful in guiding you and helping you progress to a complete and full recovery. As with any surgical procedure, you will likely be required to take medications following surgery. Your doctor should discuss with you which medications are appropriate for your care and for how long you should continue those medications. Results of TMR vary for each individual.