After heart bypass

[Shihtz6]

My husband had a quadruple heart bypass 2weeks ago,he can’t sleep and is short of breath ab is continually trying to clear his throat he is managed one small walk a day can any one identify with these symptoms .

[gilreid1]

Hi welcome to our family. Two weeks in from a bypass surgery is early days. Not sleeping unfortunately is one of the drawbacks and should pass with time. Try to change routine and no TV before trying to sleep. The breathlessness is a bit more concerning I would talk with cardio or GP as soon as possible. Clearing mucus from throat is again a side affect I still have this eight months since my bypass may be the meds. Walking if you were given a rehab pack or talk the amount of walking should be taken slowly for the first six weeks depending on prior fitness,age,and weight.

Have a look at this BHF site.

Good luck stay calm and stay safe

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[080311]

Hello Shihtz6

Welcome to the forum, 2 weeks after his op is really early days, trying to get comfortable for sleep can be a problem try a V shaped pillow, I remember the first time I could sleep on my side bliss!

A gentle walk daily Try morning and afternoon, I use to try and lengthen my walks by an extra lamp post every day.

Make sure he does his exercises he will have been given in hospital I called it huffing and puffing, it helps get the lungs working after being collapsed for his surgery.

As gilreid1 as said breathlessness is something that needs professional advice, either his GP or where he had his bypasses done.

Just remind him he as been through major surgery and it’s baby steps to start with. But in a matter of weeks you will look back at where he is now and the progress he will have made. You will be amazed.

Stay safe best wishes Pauline

[Shihtz6 in reply to 080311]

Thank you for your reply

He has had to go into hospital now as his left lung is filling with fluid which was causing the breathlessness,hopefully they will be able to sort it out soon.

[080311 in reply to Shihtz6]

So sorry to read about his lung problem, I am sure they will get it sorted really quickly. I can appreciate you must be very anxious, stay strong and let us know how he is doing. Will be thinking of you.

Best wishes Pauline

[Shihtz6 in reply to 080311]

Thank you Pauline.

[gilreid1]

Please keep in touch. Hopefully they will have everything fixed in no time. You must be worried but stay strong. We are very fortunate we have a fantastic NHS.

[Shihtz6 in reply to gilreid1]

Thank you gilreid 1

[keithsaunders77]

Hi, I'm now at week 17 after having a quadruple bypass. I can identify with these issues and can simply say things will improve but you have to remember that he has had really major surgery and the tubes down the throat and all the associated meds which are used all have side effects. I will take a few weeks for some things to go away. My advice is to take it slowly and ask your GP for something to help him sleep (mine gave me 5mg diazepam). I also know that the BHF exercise is a good way to go but again take it slowly. Best regards keith

[Dj1962]

Hi..I do sympathise , but 2 weeks is still very very early..

After my bypass I found sleeping difficult, but found sleeping in a more upright position helped..but in the end I went with the flow instead of getting wound up about not sleeping I would get up read or watched tv then went back to bed..it wasn't easy but worrying about not sleeping was far worse..I'm now 6 months post surgery and my life is gradually getting back to normal ..good luck..

[Flyingchef]

This is my story. Everybody is different.

Hi, I am 6 weeks CABGX4 tomorrow. All symptoms I have had and do have some left. The tube down throat. I am still clearing once in a while. I am still trying to catch my breath once in a while. That will be quite sometime I am told. They flatten a lung sometimes. Takes a while to recover. Make sure you still use your spirometer while at home to help lung capacity. I have slept at least at a 45 degree angle since before surgery so fluid does not collect in my lungs. I also have my family do this when they get sick with cold or flu. Still not sleeping for long periods of time. 3,4,5 hours. I am an early riser anyway. WALKING IS VERY IMPORTANT. Start at 10-15 minutes a day. Work to 30 minutes. Join a Cardiac rehab if there is one. Hoping to get in pool soon. I have to be slice free. Everything completely sealed. Can't wait. Also took pain meds for about two weeks. BTW... Just caught my breath again.

ALWAYS CHECK WITH DOCTOR FOR ANYTHING TO BE SURE AND GET QUESTIONS ANSWERED. I still ask my doctor questions. We are not doctors and do not know your full story.

Best of Luck and God speed to recovery,

Flyingchef