Update

[APC65]

So I had triple bypass on Monday and now on day 3 of recovery, still in ITU. Am doing ok I think . am amazed there is no pain from wound site,. Just generally feeling low which I know is to be put expected. Struggling to get my BP to stabilize as it's too low. But I did it and got through it,!

[Hidden]

wishing you an excellent recovery and hope you remain comfortable. Your new life starts here! Take care!

[Hidden]

Dear you,

Enjoy looking forward , now you know that you have a forward to look to.

Relax and let that amazing body heal, it won't be long and you will be asking all the questions that will pop up on going through this incredible operation.

And we will be here to help answer them.

Take care

[Swalecliffe88]

Hello APC Everything Blue 1958 said. You now have a future to look forward to and soon you will be marvelling at doing the ordinary everyday things I’m sure were beginning to be limited for you. 8 years on for me and feel better than I did before. Always thought my lifestyle wasn’t that unhealthy. But it’s even enhanced now I’ve made a few tweaks on the advice of cardiac rehab people. Yes you may have to do this too but life is so good when you can enjoy it. I won’t say speedy recovery, as patience is needed in this first year. I will say happy recovery. You will have good days and bad days and we hearties are here to help or celebrate them with you. You did it yeah 👏👏 Take Care APC

[Rhinos67]

You will get there. I had Aortic valve and root replacement last year. I was in very little pain afterwards, but after the initial relief of making it through surgery I was really low.... as was my blood pressure 🙄 A friend gave me great advice though.

Look for your 1% improvement each day, no more.

Sometimes it was that I only cried for a couple of hours, or managed to stand for 5 seconds more. Before you know it you will be well on the way to recovery 😊

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Hello

Yes you did it !

And to do a post in ICU on day 3 you sound to me you are doing really well I was still out of it on day 3 I did not really wake up till I was back on the ward which I think was about day 4 so sounds like you are doing great !

Your emotions will be all over the place that is normal you have just had a big operation but things will get better and post whenever you feel you need to talk

I am so pleased for you and now you start your recovery and slowly your life will get better and better and you will soon be doing the things you enjoy x

[Chappychap]

Congratulations! And all the best for a continued swift recovery!

[Heyjude31]

Hello APC75, sincere best wishes for an ongoing great recovery. Please do take it steady and listen to your body. When you are offered cardiac rehab I would grab it with both hands. It made such a difference to me both in terms of my physical and mental recovery. I now 16months post CABG x 4. Take care and all the very best! Judi

[Sljp0000]

Well done for getting where you are. All I would say is make sure you get some physiotherapy ASAP and move as quickly as possible. I was 4 days in ICU and didn't get any physio. Just a walk up the ward well into the next week. Try and circle your ankles, keep that blood flowing. Good luck!

[Bishop1]

Wishing you a speedy recovery. You're such a positive person. You will make a great recovery. Don't forget your huffing and puffing breathing x

[APC65 in reply to Bishop1]

Hi - huffing and puffing like a steam train! Am continuing to make steady progress. I read the posts on here daily as it really helps keep me grounded. Thanks.

[MummaSoap]

Hi APC

Firstly, well done for reaching out when feeling low - that takes so much courage, be proud of yourself for recognising how you’ve been feeling and being honest enough with yourself to sit with that, as well as sharing.

Secondly, I just wanted to wish you a safe and happy recovery ❤️‍🩹

Sending best wishes

Soap