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Title says it all. need a double bypass. In case thing don't go well, this is a great support group and thanks to the folks that have shown me the smallest kindness and a big thumbs up to you all. If all goes well, hope to be back in here in a week or so.
I went through a double bypass (left main and right main @ 90%) on 21 June this year. I'm still at home recovering, and it's a 'give and take' process.
You'll have really good days, and you'll also have days where you feel absolutely miserable. Just remember that over time you'll be healing and improving. Today was my first official 'I can drive' day, but honestly, I took the Vette out last night and got a good ride in!
...by now they've probably gotten you out of bed and sitting up in a chair. (I had my double bypass May 12, 2015, so I know what it's like to go through what you've been through so far. I know I felt like I'd been hit by a train for the first 3-4 days; but then started feeling better a tiny bit each day.)
Just a couple of tips for what their worth:
1) try to be up and walking a little more each day
2) be sure to have a pillow handy to really hug onto when/if you cough
3) be sure to use the breathing device they give you religiously--it really helps and it's great to see your improvement
4) get as much rest as you can because EVERY system in your body has been impacted by the surgery/trauma to your heart, so it's a while 'til you're all in sync again
5) listen to your docs and medical people because they've been through this with patients many times and will give you the best information and advice
6) don't get discouraged--expect a few peaks and valleys in your recovery
7) don't get anxious--total recovery time from this surgery will be about 12 months--even though everyone is going to tell you less. All the systems in your body have to get back in sync, your sternum and chest area especially has to heal, and because of all the nerves that were cut, you'll get "phantom" feelings and tingling in your chest area for some time to come.
8) when you get home, keep moving around--take little walks inside your home a few times a day
9) it'll be a while til you can drive, so go look at your 'Vette every day-- it'll motivate you to get better and also bring a smile to your face!
10) watch your diet; eat a lot of protein to aid/speed the healing
07-19-2016, 11:31 AM
I'm sure you'll be fine and posting before we know it!
