Bypass surgery

[EwaUK]

Have been given a date for my double bypass. 4th November....just a few days away really . Have had all relevant pre op tests and all seems well.

Understandably extremely nervous and would so appreciate any advice on what to expect and what I may need to take into hospital.

Also already worried about feeling very low or depressed after surgery. Am only just feeling better mentally after my heart attack on 16th September this year so am anxious about going down that road again.

Everyone was so helpful and kind when I first posted on here and made me feel so much better so would be grateful for any advice.

Hope everyone is doing well and sending best wishes.

[Ianc2]

I assume you have had a good look at all the suggestions made inside the TOPICS section on the right hand side. The operation itself you will know nothing of as you will be way with the fairies, who will take a bit of time to make their way out of your system . you will come round with all sorts of wires and leads and pipes sticking out of your body.

An intensive care specialist nurse will become your guardian angel and watch over you . Various people will pop in and out and pull out the odd wire here, a chest drain there and within a few days you will be moved to a less intensive care ward and you may be invited to get up and go for a gentle walk, along with a large metal staff (on rollers) which will have all manner of electronic gubbins beeping and chirping on it.

Slowly but surely you will start to recover. Get a V shaped pillow , some light reading, and a bell so you can demand assistance at all hours of the day and night and use it ruthlessly, Don't worry about it, your carers will soon tell you when you are fit enough to get up and about. Take it easy. After the first 14 days everything will begin to get better and better.

[EwaUK in reply to Ianc2]

Thank you for your reply....you made me smile. Good advice that has eased my concerns. And yes I did read the Topics section....so glad I am on this site as the help and advice is invaluable.

[Quintuplebypass]

I'm hoping you are now back home and recovering well from your surgery. I'm now three months since my bypass and more or less back to normal.

What helped me most physically were keeping topped up with paracetomol, regular walking, carefully avoiding straining my chest, and taking one day at a time. To reduce anxiety, I also listen to relaxation and self-hypnosis videos on Youtube before sleep, such as those by Michael Sealey and Jason Stephenson, which soothe me jnto a good night's rest.

Things do get much better over the 12 weeks following bypass surgery.😀

Best wishes

Caroline