Open-heart surgery - Heart Disorders Message Board

marjorieelaine · 04-12-2009, 05:40 PM

Three weeks ago I had a quintuple bypass. Just want to speak with someone who has also had this procedure.

grjt · 04-14-2009, 09:39 AM

I had triple bypass last august.Maybe i can assist you.What questions do you have?I would recommend you attend cardiac rehab for 12 weeks.It will give you needed confidence.

journ · 04-14-2009, 06:41 PM

Hi,
I had quadtriple bypass 8 yrs ago!
Maybe I could help with any questions you might have!

marjorieelaine · 04-14-2009, 08:08 PM

My surgery was an emergency directly following heart cath. I cannot come to grips with the fact that my chest was cut open, my heart was stopped and that surgery was done on my heart. I'm finding it difficult to get back to a "normal" routine, and wonder if there is even a "normal" after heart surgery.......tell me if this happened to you, and if so, how did you handle this.

journ · 04-15-2009, 06:39 PM

Hi,
It's just a matter of time before you adjust.
time heals everything.