Hi there. I don't know if there are any M.D.'s on this site who could better answer your medical questions particularly, but you already have your G.P. advising you that a service dog would be beneficial & that's all you need as they know you best & most intimately, as opposed to anyone whatsoever on here.
I'm reasonably certain that any of the cardiac issues you mention can indeed be treatable, but that would not necessarily eliminate the need for a service dog. Service dogs can be employed to aid patients not only with specific medical maladies, but those with mental & emotional illnesses as well - including those you may experience after or during your surgery and treatment and future visits to physicians/Physical Therapy appointments, etc. Service dogs can help patients, in various ways, from dealing with post-surgery limitations, anxiety, PTSD, depression, etc. You might have a bit of a road ahead of you in terms of getting this resolved and why NOT utilize all the helps you can to aid in recovery - particularly when your own physician recommends it? Do you like dogs? Have you ever owned one? If not, purchase a few books on service animals and begin learning!
Good luck & I'm sure you'll come through with flying colors - and wouldn't it be even better to have a devoted friend & companion & helper by your side every step of the way? Best to you & for your future!
I'm reasonably certain that any of the cardiac issues you mention can indeed be treatable, but that would not necessarily eliminate the need for a service dog. Service dogs can be employed to aid patients not only with specific medical maladies, but those with mental & emotional illnesses as well - including those you may experience after or during your surgery and treatment and future visits to physicians/Physical Therapy appointments, etc. Service dogs can help patients, in various ways, from dealing with post-surgery limitations, anxiety, PTSD, depression, etc. You might have a bit of a road ahead of you in terms of getting this resolved and why NOT utilize all the helps you can to aid in recovery - particularly when your own physician recommends it? Do you like dogs? Have you ever owned one? If not, purchase a few books on service animals and begin learning!
Good luck & I'm sure you'll come through with flying colors - and wouldn't it be even better to have a devoted friend & companion & helper by your side every step of the way? Best to you & for your future!
