Heart Bypass Surgery

Is there a doctor or anyone with medical knowledge re heart by passes on here please?

He has never smoked, drinks very rarely, is vegetarian and is of normal weight.

It is 11 days since my husband's triple by pass op. He is still feeling exhausted and is asleep most of the time. He doesn't have the energy to do the short walks around the house that are recommended. His wound is also still very painful - he has to hold his shirt away from his chest as he can't bear the touch of it on his skin. He has been taking paracetamol and codeine four times a day, plus other medications. On telephoning, the hospital says his current pain and weakness is normal but is it?

My husband had a triple bypass eight years ago. He spends three days every week doing maintenance work at the local railway, and often does additional days on platform duty. He has never been healthier, and I bless the day the doctors decided he needed an op!

Thank you all x

I dare not send my sister a card, it may upset her, I wouldn’t want that to happen. She has a husband who adores her and a daughter and son and our two other sisters so she has lots of support.

Sending hugs Annie. Just a suggestion, could you send a get well or thinking of you card to your sister and hope that when she gets well again that she will hopefully contact you again. I hope that she makes a good recovery.

My aunt had open heart surgery at 84 and made a full recovery, otherwise I am afraid I am not much help. Also my daughter is type 1 and has been since the age of 9, she lives alone with daily carers going in to help her. She has a life line band on her wrist with a button to press to connect her to help if she ever falls or feels she needs help. She often wakes in the night feeling she has very low sugar levels and is able to get help. I hope in time you and and your family will get back together, never give up hope Annie.x

Dear Annie, sorry to hear that you are having another difficulty to deal with, and that you and your sister are estranged. My DB has not spoken to me for more years than I can remember, his wife is a darling. They are both very poorly at the moment, and I am hoping and praying that he might come to his senses, soon. We can but live in hopes, as they say. for you.

Thank you all. I won’t google , I am useless at it, get things I don’t want and not what I do want.

I will have to wait until I hear she is home, can continuing praying for her, I could smack her for being so difficult, it worked when she was small ! Suppose I find it difficult to accept she doesn’t need me for support now, miss her so much, don’t hold much hope though she has refused to speak to our brother for 20 years ,

I do hope your sister is still doing well, Anniebach, you and yours have had quite enough to try you lately.

Hoping and praying all continues to go well and that it might even ease the family situation a bit for you.

Hi, pleased you have found advice on this thread helpful. Personal views and experience often the best.

I know you didn’t want to Google this subject, but if you should change your mind, the NHS website gives good, balanced and easy to read information:

www.nhsinform.scot/tests-and-treatments/surgical-procedures/heart-surgery

Some other websites are equally helpful but some websites can be alarmist, unhelpful and sometimes just plain wrong!

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My father had a quad bypass and new valve fitted at 80 and went on to live to 97, so stay positive, they do amazing things these days.

Thank you all, I was so worried and fearful, I heard last night she is out of ICU.

My father had a triple by-pass about 8 years ago. He is in his late 80s now and seems to be physically well now.

two of my OH's friends had triple bypass surgery ,neither was a candidate for heart problems ,well not from looking at them .Both fit, healthy ,non drinkers or smokers .One has gone back to his high security job as a bodyguard and the other has decided that he will semi retire and enjoy life rather than work as much as he was before .Both are fit as fleas though they have to take medication for life

That's good news, Annie. I hope she continues to make good progress.

I can only echo what others have said. I know a number of people who've had variations of the bypass op theme and for all of them, it's been absolutely life-enhancing.

Hope and pray so Maw, it has been troubling not being able to ask if she had the op and if so how it went , she sent a text to her God-daughter last night, she is the wife of my son in law who isn’t! Come to think of it his first wife, my younger daughter is her God-daughter too

Excellent news Anniebach onwards and upwards!

Have heard my sister had a triple by pass on Tuesday, she is off the ventilator, I hope she will be alright now.

Thank you all x

My SIL had a quadruple by pass over 30 years ago - she's now 85 and going strong!

They have taken a long time haven’t they? She has had stents procedure twice

I am surprised they did not do bypass surgery earlier.

After my sisters third heart attack they said her heart was damaged

My best friend has just had a triple bypass. Four weeks after surgery she is almost back to normal. Another friend had the same operation and it was transformational.

Nothing to be fearful about. It is routine surgery and rarely has an unsuccessful outcome.

My husband has had two major heart operations...aortic valve replacement and heart bypass in 1999 at age 47. Made a complete recovery returned to full time work and joined the gym...joining a sspinning class. Three years ago he had to have the valve replacement procedure repeated and another by pass. Again made a full recovery and again still attends a spinning class at the gym. Also cycles walks and enjoys a full and active life. I know it's a worrying time for you and your sister and anyone else undergoing this pricedure. But please be reassured this surgery is for the best and will give your sister a much better quality of life. Please give her my best wishes. Also to your husband Eloethan. If I can be if any further help please let me know.

I feel less fearful now, thank you x

I will echo what others said have said. My mother had a quintuple bypass at 77, followed by a pacemaker about 5 years later and she is still going, 20 years on. Best wishes for your sister, Anniebach and for your DH, Eloethan.