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Health TopicsHeart and Circulatory SystemHeart Surgeries
question

Why do I need to monitor my weight after heart surgery?

Columbia University Department of Surgery
Columbia University Department of Surgery
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Weigh yourself daily. Rapid weight gain can be a sign that your heart is not pumping efficiently. If you gain more than 2 to 3 pounds in one day or more than 3 to 5 pounds in one week, call your cardiologist.

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