How long after a heart attack n stent put in does it usually take to be able to do things again..like take a walk? without shortness breath?

hmm it's been 7 weeks tmow...im still very short of breath when walking a very small distance.. my echo-cardiogram showed some abnormalities, still waiting to get in to my cardiologist he's been away on vacation..im supposed to be starting Cardiac Rehab tmow..i'll speak to the docs there..cuz somethings not right* Thankyou for your replys*

Theoretically, you should be able to take a walk within a few days of surgery, and commence brisk walking within a couple of weeks. Remember, your lungs have been deprived of oxygen and you needed to do deep breathing exercises to help them regain their capacity. The damaged portions of your heart need to heal and strengthen, and this can be done with upper torso exercises and light weight training. Every person is different, and it is always wise not to push it, as well as not to coddle it.

Almost straight away as you now have blood flowing through your heart.