Coronary Bypass Recovery: What to Expect

abdool45

about 1 month ago

extremely helpful and reassuring.

ranu

about 1 month ago

Thankyou for the extremely useful information .

skicco

4 months ago

id ;like to hear more from those who,m this has happened too

very good and helpful

Isurvivedfeb­10/2011

9 months ago

I had Quadruple bypass surgery on Feb 10 2011, it came as quite a shock as I had had a Nuclear/treadmill stress test in December 2010 and my cardiologist informed me it seemed I might have a small blockage in one of my veins and suggested an angio gram .On the 3rd of Feb I went for this and was told it would be pretty standard because of the earlier diagnosis , what happened next was an absolute shock for myself and my poor cardiologist, within minutes of starting the angio gram he had retracted it and gave myself and my wife the bad news. Here I was a healthy (or so I thought) 51yr old who excersized 2 hours on a treadmill 6 days a week and yet 1 vein was 80% 1- 90% another 100% and the other 50 %. He looked at e and asked if when excersizing I felt pain or shortness of breath , I told him I didn't. A couple of days later and prior to my op I found this website along with a few others describing what to expect after the surgery and I decided straightaway that I would not get depressed after I came to, it is now May the 25th and I still haven't been depressed although I have had a few small setbacks severe leg swelling on the donor leg and a severe case of the flu. I know it's difficult for us all to face this operation the wondering of will we survive and will we have the same life we had before, to me I feel I have been given a second chance and took it in both hands, my life may not be exactly the same as it was but I tell friends and family I had the 50k service done so I could spend time with my grandkids . Can I say that for me I decided the day I went in to make sure I had my favorite music, my laptop so that I could carry on my life as it was. I drove the nurses nuts the day after surgery as I would walk around the ward with my earphones full blast dancing!!! I had nurses in my room laughing at me when I would sing but it worked they let me do whatever I needed to make sure I didn't get depressed and for that and that alone I will always be grateful for the nursing staff in the heart unit at Queens Medical here on Oahu. To all of us survivors out there I wish you all good health and good life, for those of you about to go in and have it done think of it as a second chance and find something to make you happy as soon as you wake up be it music, reading, movies, or hugging your loved ones good luck and god bless

Emily M.

10 months ago

Hi Ricky-H, Thank you very much for your question. Unfortunately, we are unable to diagnose medical problems for our site members. We suggest that you contact your doctor right away regarding your medical issue. We hope our informational site will be of help for you in the future. Hope you start feeling better soon. Emily | Community Manager

Ricky-H

10 months ago

I have a question, I had triple by-pass surgery on January 13, 2011. I believe I've been doing fairly well educating myself about heart disease, watching what I eat and exercising daily. My question is that I am still very tender to the touch on both the left and right side of the incision in my chest. More so on the left side when I touch the rib area where my heart is located. Does anyone know how long this soarness or tenderness will last. It is getting much better, but still sore.

Brennerdon

12 months ago

Understanding that recovery is dependent on: 1. a persons commitment to exercise. 2. veries from person to person. 3. may take longer than a person expects. 4. feeling down is normal but activity should help lessen the frequency and eventually get rid of the downers.

dougie1

12 months ago

The over-all article as to what to expect and how to deal with it

Emily M.

12 months ago

Hi Ricky-H, Thanks for your comment. Sorry to hear you've been having trouble with anxiety and depression following your surgery. It is common to have depression after these kinds of procedures (http://www.caring.com/articles/emotional-issues-after-bypass-surgery), but I'm not positive about anxiety. One great way to get your answer is to ask a question in our Ask & Answer section (http://www.caring.com/articles/emotional-issues-after-bypass-surgery). If you are having serious problems with your anxiety, I urge you to talk with your doctor and get direct help. I hope you start feeling better soon! -- Emily | Community Manager

Ricky-H

12 months ago

I had triple bypass about 6 weeks ago and still have a lot of anxiety (nervous). Is this normal??? Also depression, but that seems to be getting better.

scoots

about 1 year ago

I will be a care giver for a person who has just had a double by pass. I am just learning what to expect and how to handle it the best way for my friend. He is still in Hospital and this is the 4th day after surgery

THE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON CORONARY BYPASS SURGERY RECOVERY WERE EXCELLENT, THEY WOULD BENEFIT THE PATIENT AS WELL OF THE CARE GIVER ON WHAT TO EXPECT POST SURGERY;

monnoo

about 1 year ago

It's been 5 months since I had my surgery. When ever I wake up I feel heaviness in my chest. Digestive system is all disturbed. Have constipation in the morning. Nights are always uneasy. Mood swings. I am following all the rules laid down by my doctor. Does anyone have any advise or similar situation to share. Thanks

ImaLou

over 1 year ago

Do small strokes normally occur after coronary bypass surgery?

AMP56

over 1 year ago

A friend will be having bypass surgery in the next few days. I hope that reading this article before the surgery will help me to ally any fears or questions he might have as he recovers. Thanks.

Leroy Viles

over 1 year ago

Can a person take 1000 mg L-Lysin and 2000 mg Vitamin C twice daily, after this surgery to clean the veins up in the heart? Too keep from having a reoccurence of this problem.

lilharleychi­c

over 1 year ago

I am concerned about a friend that just had double bypass and valve repair. He has only been home for two days and already told the home health care staff that he doesnt need them to come anymore. I don't know how else to tell him that he has had a major surgery and doesn't need to be out riding around in the care after 4 days of being home. Any sugesstions how to tell he needs to take it easy.

This Information Was Very Rewarding For Me. I Suffer from a Enlarge Heart that has a Fraction of 30-35%. I am on Meds for the Rest of My Life along with Water Pills.For Me, Its HEREDITARY.My Brother Died from it at age 19yrs., my Mom age62& Great-grandmother. I have had it now for 8yrs. now.My Grandmother,Uncle & Aunt have it also. For me, it gets VERY SCARY AT TIMES.I also Suffer from Anixety & Depression. I PRAY & THANK GOD FOR EACH DAY & NIGHT HE GIVES ME.I RAY FOR THE STRENGHT & HEALTH & ASK THAT I LIVE TO SEE MY LIL' GIRL GROW INTO A BEAUTIFUL WOMAN WHERE SHE WILL BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN ON HER ON IF SOMETHING HAPPENS TO ME,etc. & WISH I PRAY & ASK THAT IT DON'T. This Article gave me a Better Understanding & I am Really Thankful To You .Because,some Doctors Don't Really Explain Things To You. They prescribe medicine & tell you to make sure you take it, because it will help your condition. But,Don't Really Tell You what to LOOK OUT FOR OR WHAT TO BE AWARE OF. Once Again, Thank-You For This Valuable Information. Anonymously

Brennerdon

over 2 years ago

I found the article very interesting after searching for one like it. I had Cardiac Bypass Surgery on July 22, 2009. I have some reservations about returning to work at a fairly intense physical job in the retail industry. I am going through physical cardiac rehab and am gaining strength. However I will be on my ffet for about 8 hrs per shift when I get back to work. Does anyone haveany advice or experience with this situation. Thanks, Brennerdon

Mimi1947

over 2 years ago

I am my husband's caretaker after open heart surgery. I have searched endlessly for the information I found on this site. The popping sound in his chest had him very distressed until I found the answer here. Thank you so much

very helpful info to know that what is happening is normal. Thank you