Hi Gassone, I'm new to this particular board but my Dad had a quadruple bypass and then about 7 yrs later a triple bypass so maybe I can at least be someone who's "been there".
Being in your last few weeks of pregnancy with all the normal pregnancy hormonal shifts will add to your stress level about your Dad. (As if normal worried daughter feelings aren't enough!)
My Dad wasn't "fine" for example, because even with a quadruple bypass and meds and exercise AND my mother keeping after him - - his body just happened to manufacture WAY too much LDL all on its own. After all that he still ended up having a triple bypass down the road!
Your Dad may have another situation because of the advanced nature of the disease in his arteries, but his life will need to change no matter what!!
Depression is VERY common in men especially after open heart surgery. It's almost a part of the grief process - he has "lost" something - his health, and many Dad's (mine own included) have gone thru depression, anger, bargaining, etc after such a life altering event.
Do you have support from somene close to you now?
Well, keep in mind that you have support here too!! I'm adding this board to one's I visit since my husband had a stent put in this week and I'll be sure to stop by to see about any updates you may have added about your Dad.
Take care, your family is on my "list"!
