@winproc - you could have been telling my story , as practically the same the same thing happened with me in June last year! Like you, I had a blocked LAD (@ over 90%) that meant a stent was impossible. I eventually had CABG surgery to bypass the problem on 25th February this year. I was in hospital for several beforehand, as they need to check that I was well enough for them to proceed with the surgery, as I have numerous health issues, including severe asthma which has affected my lungs badly. During surgery, apparently my left lung semi collapsed but, was rectified. However, post surgery and back at home, I had a couple of weeks off coughing almost continuously. Paramedics thought I may have had pulmonary embolism (I have a history of blood clots) and was admitted to hospital, where I was coughing up thick globules of green mucus - that obviously indicated a lung infection of some kind. Community acquired pneumonia was the next thought. Whatever it was, a CT scan showed that in fact it was pulmonary oedema in both lungs but more so in the left - remarkably, it also showed up a fracture in my T12 vertebrae - that hadn’t shown up in previous scans and x-rays, so osteoporosis is also considered 🙈. Because of my asthma, I’m using a lot of heavy duty meds that can actually help my lungs plus, I have been given a little gadget with a tube attached. The idea is that I suck on the tube numerations throughout the day, in an effort to get the lungs working properly to remove the fluid. Apart from all of that, I am still going about my life as I was before the surgery. As I have osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia, as well as bilateral replacement hips, my mobility isn’t that great but, on good days, I can get about with a rollator that has a firm seat - so I can stop and go at my leisure. On not so good days I have an electric scooter or a wheelchair to choose from. My amazing husband and our lovely family have all been incredibly supportive and helpful throughout. Would I have gone through the CABG surgery knowing all that was going to happen to afterwards. Most definitely - I wouldn’t hesitate. Because of the ‘hiccups’ along the way, it will take me a tad longer before everything is ‘A- Okay’ but, I’m happy to go with that - underneath, this little old lady is still tough and resilient 🇬🇧 😂🤣.

@winproc - out of interest, what U.K. hospital will you be attending please??