They'd have had him up and walking today. Staying in bed after a major surgery is a no-no. It could cause leg clots.
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Yep, I've had major surgery and know the drill.
You can still SCREAM or CRY when they get you up to avoid blood clots.
I still can't believe you went through that heart surgery so well, and nary a complaint.
My Mom had that surgery and I got to watch.
You're my hero, decomp!