08-15-2008, 12:59 PM | #1 | ||
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Bypass Surgery
I got a quick question to those who might have had this done or know someone who had it.
I had a angiogram done today. I have one artery thats been closed off for years and two more that are pretty bad. Luckily for me the Doc says my heart is very strong but I will need a triple bypass . So it looks like next week or the week after. Do any of you have any suggestions on what to expect post surgery? I know that i'll be off for about 6 weeks after but what kind of effects might I feel? Will me and the wife be able to knock boots? etc etc... Any kind of info would be appreciated.. Bart |
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08-15-2008, 01:04 PM | #2 |
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I'd encourage you to ask your surgeon when you will be able to resume having sex, as well as any other questions you may have. Every case is a bit different. Good luck with the surgery and your recovery.
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08-15-2008, 01:16 PM | #3 |
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I am not a doctor but I am pretty sure you can have sex the same day as the surgery. I don't think triple bypass is considered major surgery, right? I think the one thing you have to do is lay off bacon the first couple days but I think beef jerky is a reasonable substitute during that time.
edit: in all seriousness, just follow EF27's advice and best of luck...
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08-15-2008, 01:18 PM | #4 |
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If not beef jerky, certainly that turkey jerky.
seriously, good luck with the surgery. |
08-15-2008, 01:25 PM | #5 |
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I'll give just a general oberservation that you might want to discuss with your wife and be prepared. Any open heart surgery can come with major mood swings and in some cases severe depression afterward. I honestly can't tell if the cause is from the surgery, or just from the pain and fear associated with this kind of health trauma. I do know that it happens and is not uncommon. Just be prepared, and more have her prepared.
Sorry to hear you're having to deal with this, and good luck. |
08-15-2008, 01:37 PM | #6 |
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Best of luck, hope everything goes smoothly for you.
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08-15-2008, 01:55 PM | #7 | |
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Very good point. Back when I was doing consultations, cardiology gave me more consults than anyone except for the ER. Depression after the surgery is very common and should not be ignored. |
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08-15-2008, 01:58 PM | #8 | |
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The surgeon may be pretty awesome for saving your life and all, but you don't need to have sex with him or her because of it. If you're worried about when you will be able to resume, that probably means you shouldn't have started in the first place. But seriously, good luck! |
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08-15-2008, 02:25 PM | #9 |
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Um, no..no sex with the doc...his 'stash would tickle too much..
Depression, huh? that doesnt sound like fun...but I am the most upbeat of my family about this..My wife is a basketcase...then so are my parents and in-laws. The worst case scenario is I wont be able to play the next great football text sim..That would be serious suckage.. |
08-15-2008, 02:27 PM | #10 |
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I know you don't want to think about these things, but take care of your will, living will, DNR if you want one, etc. You'll almost certainly not need any of these, but if the worst happens you need to be prepared.
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08-15-2008, 02:38 PM | #11 | |
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Depression isn't universal or anything close to that. Also, studies have shown that those with a good attitude/mood before and after the surgery heal much better and actually have a lower rate of complications, so your attitude will serve you well. |
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08-15-2008, 02:47 PM | #12 |
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I didn't ask my Dad about the boot knockin' thing, but I know he was pretty sore for those first six weeks after his bypass. Expect a rehab program to start remarkably quickly after the surgery -- he was on his feet the next day, at least up and down the hall and was walking a couple miles a day within a month IIRC.
Best of luck to you.
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08-15-2008, 06:35 PM | #14 |
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i think the depression thing is unrelated to the actual surgical proceudre...it has been my experience with people that have had this surgery that the depression is related to the amazing fatigue that comes from the simplest things...walking across the room can be like running a marathon, so people get depressed over their overall physical state
i used to take alot of people to the hospital for routine transports that couldnt walk to the bus stop after the surgery, so my advice would be to do exactly what your doctor says and keep your spirits up as best you can Last edited by saldana : 08-15-2008 at 06:38 PM. |
09-03-2008, 07:49 PM | #15 |
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Alrighty then, tommorow at 7:30 am the doc is going to start rotorooting in my chest. It just feels weird knowing there is a miniscule chance I wont wake up and that the last sight I have is some ceiling,in a nondescript room at Mercy Hospital in South Buffalo
The funny thing is that the nurse in pre-op told me i'll be fine and its a very safe surgery but then asked me what my religion was so they knew who to send in "just in case".. I actually had half a mind to tell her to send in a priest of Kali just to see what would happen. Oh well, i thought it was funny and she did laugh when i brought it up that its stressful for them to bring up last rites after telling me how safe it was. |
09-03-2008, 07:52 PM | #16 |
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best thoughts go with you A.L.
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09-03-2008, 07:55 PM | #17 |
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Sending positive thoughts your way. Hoping for the best for you.
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09-03-2008, 07:55 PM | #18 |
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Good luck, dude!
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09-03-2008, 08:01 PM | #19 |
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Good luck!
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09-03-2008, 08:03 PM | #20 |
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sending good thoughts
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09-03-2008, 08:30 PM | #21 |
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You should be fine. My dad had triple bypass over 10 years ago. He said the worst part was when he had to cough or sneeze, but, that only lasted for around 3 weeks after the surgery. Heck, they had him up and walking (not very far) a couple of hours after the operation.
Best of luck to you man, looking forward to hearing a dynasty or something about it. Your doctor isn't this guy is he?
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09-03-2008, 08:46 PM | #22 |
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best of luck
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Kali ma! Kali ma!! Just don't drink the special blood before hand and you should be alright. Brady, Welker, McNabb, and Rivers...ouch! I'm betting you cut McNabb or Rivers or both and traded Brady and Welker. Did you at least get something in the trade?
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