Arnold Schwarzenegger experienced a severe complication during his third open-heart surgery, which almost cost him his life. Initially intended as a non-invasive valve replacement, the procedure unexpectedly turned into open surgery after a mistake caused internal bleeding. Schwarzenegger recalled waking up to doctors explaining they had inadvertently punctured his heart wall, necessitating immediate action to save his life (EW.com) (Rolling Stone India) (UPROXX).
Despite this life-threatening situation, Schwarzenegger focused on recovery, emphasizing the need to exercise his lungs to prevent pneumonia, which could have been fatal. His road to recovery involved gradual physical activity, from walking around hospital hallways to more strenuous exercises, allowing him to resume filming for “Terminator: Dark Fate” just three months later (Philstar Life) (Rolling Stone India).
Schwarzenegger credits his survival and recovery to his positive attitude and the strong support system around him, highlighting the importance of these factors in overcoming such a critical health challenge (Rolling Stone India).
Arnold Schwarzenegger experienced a severe complication during his third open-heart surgery, which almost cost him his life. Initially intended as a non-invasive valve replacement, the procedure unexpectedly turned into open surgery after a mistake caused internal bleeding. Schwarzenegger recalled waking up to doctors explaining they had inadvertently punctured his heart wall, necessitating immediate action to save his life (EW.com) (Rolling Stone India) (UPROXX).
Despite this life-threatening situation, Schwarzenegger focused on recovery, emphasizing the need to exercise his lungs to prevent pneumonia, which could have been fatal. His road to recovery involved gradual physical activity, from walking around hospital hallways to more strenuous exercises, allowing him to resume filming for “Terminator: Dark Fate” just three months later (Philstar Life) (Rolling Stone India).
Schwarzenegger credits his survival and recovery to his positive attitude and the strong support system around him, highlighting the importance of these factors in overcoming such a critical health challenge (Rolling Stone India).