Getting Cracked: Preparing for open heart surgery

by Jon Frazier

A humorous and informative story about preparing for an open heart surgical procedure. While many people have questions about how to prepare for open heart surgery, very few surgeons have had the surgery themselves to explain what really happens to a patient's body during and after surgery. This story is told through the author's eyes. An individual who not only works in surgery administering anesthesia for a living, but actually had an open heart surgery himself. This book walks patients and families through preparation, the surgical procedure, and what to expect when you get home from the hospital. The author describes in laymen terms the details of what will happen to the patient's body in an easy-to-read format and funny tone. If you are looking for a book to help you understand how to prepare for surgery, the surgical process itself, or just find a way to feel more comfortable with the ordeal a family member is embarking upon, this book is for you.

143 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 26, 2020

Reviews

[Lynn Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a guide to open heart surgery and how to prepare the patients and their family as they approach this terrifying time. Jon did an amazing job writing out his experience while also including other scenarios that could happen even though they didn't happen to him. He uses humor to help alleviate the seriousness of the guide as you learn the medical terms and everything from prepping for worst case scenarios with your family, to the procedure and even tips for when you are post operation. Don't worry he does a wonderful job describing the medical terms along the way so you don't feel lost. If you know someone who is about to go through open heart surgery or has already gone through the procedure, this book is for you!

[Erica Grace · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read!

Entertaining and informative....the author nails it with making medical talk interesting and accurate. I also laughed out loud a few times. This book is a great read for medical professionals who are interested in the perspective of a patient or for a patient getting ready to undergo heart surgery.

[Julie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Book!

I am having a septal myectomy and possible mitral valve repair in the near future. This Book have helped me tremendously. It is better for me to know what to expect then to go in blind. I am better prepared and ready to face my recovery head on. I got this! Thank you so much for sharing your story and encouraging future zipper club members like myself.

[Gina Alexander · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good information!!

Thanks for all the information, I am having surgery in a couple of days. This did clarify a few things and bring up so.e things I handy thought about. Hope you are well.

[Debbi Kibler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just the right amount of information. Loved the book!

[trisha · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5*