Bypasd

[Chrissiemids]

Triple bypass

What can I expect painwise etc post op?

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Hello

I suppose everyone has a different threshold when it comes to pain

I would have thought someone like me would be quite weak but I found it not to bad at all but I have had 3 Children

You will be in Intensive care after the op and they have you on Morphine and other strong pain relief and to be honest for me I do not even remember Intensive care as they must have had me so drugged up so I felt no pain

When you get back on the ward they control your pain very well for you and if you feel it is not controlled you just have to tell them and they will increase it

Same when you get home if you need pain relief they will send you out with some and if it is not working a phone call to your Doctor and they sort it out

So you have nothing to worry about regarding pain after your op it will be well controlled

Good luck with your op and let us know how you get on and how you are doing x

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Dear Chrissiemids

Hello to you,

If you can try not to worry about the pain side of your operation { as many will tell you that a very individual thing} and try to concentrate on this amazing life changing procedure that hopefully will enhance your life.

We are with you every step of the way

[Chappychap]

For most people there's not too much uncontrolled pain, but in the first few weeks following the operation there is quite a lot of discomfort.

The problem is that your depth and speed of recovery will be largely determined by your ability to dig deep with your breathing and walking exercises. During open heart surgery your lungs take quite a beating, and reflating the many pockets of micro collapse requires deep breathing and walking exercises. There's no escaping the fact, these can be uncomfortable. But if you can find the strength within to push through and get these done then you'll win a huge benefit.

Like many bypass patients I now feel ten or twenty years younger, and I mean that quite literally. Many of us are now 100% free from the symptoms of angina, we're full of energy, sleep soundly and wake up eager to great the day and get on with our lives.

So, bypass surgery may not be a walk in the park, but for most of us it's a tough few weeks that then opens a door to a wonderful new life!

Good luck!