Is it rare to heal quickly after open heart surgery?

Heart surgery: Healing takes place at average rates for the area of the body if the patient is in good shape and has good nutrition. The lower in the body, the slower the healing in general. One can be feeling well rapidly but actual full wound healing has to take its course.

NO.: Standard midline sternal approaches take two months to heal completely. Less invasive approaches may heal more quickly and allow for quicker return to activities and work.