Bypass surgery

Posted by tkdunlap @tkdunlap, Jul 17, 2017

My husband has 4 bypasses last August..... this past week .... he had stents placed in each of the graphs..... Dr told us 3 were blocked 99.9 -and other was 85..... originally we were told that the surgery normally last between 8 and 10 years...... we are left wondering what happened ans what do we do different..... I am panicked ..... has this happened to anyone else and what are you doing??? We did all the things we were told but ...... then this????

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aaaporterhouse | @aaaporterhouse | Aug 3, 2017

In reply to @suzy51 "It has been one month today that I had 2 bypasses and a stent, my chest..." + (show)

Hi Suzy. This is new for me too. My triple bypass was June 29 and experiencing similar pain/discomfort you described.
I had complications and was in ICU 6 days that has made recovery more difficult. Hope to get out of rehab unit next week. Bottom line, you are with a bunch of us that recovering and it will get better. Like you I need to be patient while things heal. Cutting ones sternum open takes time to heal.. good luck.

Kanaaz Pereira, Connect Moderator | @kanaazpereira | Aug 3, 2017

In reply to @suzy51 "It has been one month today that I had 2 bypasses and a stent, my chest..." + (show)

Hello @aaaporterhouse,

Welcome to Connect. Thank you so much for joining this group with your insights; we sincerely look forward to getting to know you better.

@aaaporterhouse, may I ask what complications you experienced after your surgery?

Kanaaz Pereira, Connect Moderator | @kanaazpereira | Oct 1, 2017

Hi @suzy51,

May I ask if everything went well at your appointment with the cardiologist? Were you able to move out, as planned? We'd love to hear back from you.

lioness | @lioness | Feb 12, 2018

Hi Colleen said his would be a good site to share my story In 1996 Feb. 18 I had a triple by pass surgery.After my heart rejected the ballon and arteries to small for a stint Dr. did open heart ❤ relating my clogged arteries, ,85,90 @,95° blocked .2yrs ago I had a chem stress test my heart is good as new I'm blessed to live this long.

Kanaaz Pereira, Connect Moderator | @kanaazpereira | Feb 12, 2018

Hi @lioness,

You may notice that I moved your discussion and combined it with this existing discussion as I thought it would be beneficial for you to be introduced to other members who have also discussed bypass surgery.
If you are replying by email, I suggest clicking on VIEW & REPLY so that you can read through some of the earlier messages and meet some of our other members talking about their or their or their loved ones' experiences.

You must be relieved to know that your cardiac health is good? How long did it take for you to recover from the bypass surgery?

lioness | @lioness | Feb 12, 2018

In reply to @kanaazpereira "Hi @lioness, You may notice that I moved your discussion and combined it with this existing..." + (show)

No problem It on me took 1mon th I think it was Dr. didn't send me to cardiac rehab as I was in good physical shape so told me what to do at home

mommylove1996 | @mommylove1996 | Jun 20, 2018

In reply to @suzy51 "It has been one month today that I had 2 bypasses and a stent, my chest..." + (show)

I'm having the same problems I've told the hospital here and they don't believe me they won't even check to see if anything is blocked and I'm so scared

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