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In reply to the discussion: Open Heart Surgery [View all]OldBaldy1701E
(11,530 posts)88. Good Luck!
My quad bypass was a whirlwind. I went in for a simple stress test, and was under the knife 32 hours later!
Just keep yourself mentally grounded. You are fine and it will be fine.
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All the best for you. May all the technical staff & surgeons find easy workin surgery
irisblue
Yesterday
#6
Wishing you lots of luck! Maybe this was the heart attack that saved your life.
femmedem
Yesterday
#15
Wow - that's not the way you want to spend a weekend or two or three. My dad had a quadruple bypass and
Vinca
Yesterday
#55
Wishing you the best and sending healing vibes. I'm sorry you need the suegery, but they have
highplainsdem
23 hrs ago
#65
You have a few days to practice your sternal precautions. Ask for the pillow and
Maru Kitteh
23 hrs ago
#66
Good luck to you. Keep friends and family close by, if you can. It helps.
eppur_se_muova
10 hrs ago
#87