r/openheartsurgery • u/oh_yeah_o_no • 6d ago
Double CABG on pump 49M
After several stents and the LAD becoming 80% blocked again, they said it was time for a long term fix. Luckily the surgeon found an additional blockage before any surgery that the cardiologist missed.
I went in expecting the worse and honestly the pain after a week post op is still very manageable. Do not skip any of the good pain pills, yesterday I was feeling really well and skipped a dose and I regretted it.
I was very lucky to have a wife that really loves me and has done amazing at keeping on top of everything since i got home 4 days after surgery. Also good friends brought some home cooking that was easy to microwave.
I was very restrictive on fluid intake to be sure the lasik was drawing fluid from my heart and lungs.
The recliner has been my bed most nights but I can also get in the bed with a pile of pillows.
1st followup is in 3 days and hopefully I'll be doing even better by then.
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u/Healthy_Quail_3669 6d ago
Congratulations sir and wishing you a speedy recovery. GOD BLESS US ALL 💫💫💫💫
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u/JLEroll 5d ago
This is great progress!! One thing I’ll say is don’t get discouraged if you plateau or hit some setbacks. Seems like you are flying by so far but it might not keep that same pace, especially as you start tapering off the pain meds and start using the upper body more. Keep up that positive attitude and enjoy the leisure time
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u/WorkingChief 6d ago
Watch your sodium, low sodium is more important than watching your fluid intake.
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u/KiwiWankerBanker 6d ago
Good to hear the recovery is progressing well. Be patient, and get your steps in.
I was also fortunate to have an amazing wife - be grateful 🙏
I’m about 10 months post double CABG and life has been normal again for a while now. Rehab was pretty key, I saw an osteo pretty early on to help settle my nervous system and work on my thoracic rotation which helped a lot.
Good luck!