Here are some questions to ask your doctor about your rehabilitation plan:

• What does cardiac rehabilitation include and how will it help me?
• What are you recommending for my physical therapy or cardiac rehabilitation?
• How much do physical therapy and cardiac rehabilitation cost? Are they typically covered by insurance?
• Will this level of activity be painful?
• Will I feel an immediate change in my energy level or will it take some time to build my stamina?
• How soon will my sternum heal?
• Will I be able to play with my children or grandchildren and resume normal daily activities?
• How soon can I get back to my normal exercise routine?
• Can I lift weights? Go walking? Go jogging? 

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