OT: Joining the Zipper club soon. Wish me luck, |
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OT: Joining the Zipper club soon. Wish me luck, |
914rrr |
Apr 26 2024, 12:45 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,835 Joined: 1-July 03 From: Knoxville, TN Member No.: 874 Region Association: South East States |
Had my CT Scan yesterday to clear me for an ENT proceedure. Heart Doc calls and says CT scan no bueno. Currently in the hopital awaiting a heart cath with a triple bypass surgery likely on Monday. Really crummy timing as I'm knee deep in a renovation of a house we just purchased. Any insights on recuperation time would be appreciated.
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fiacra |
Apr 26 2024, 02:58 PM
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Person.Woman.Man.Camera.TV Group: Members Posts: 346 Joined: 1-March 19 From: East Bay Region - California Member No.: 22,920 Region Association: Northern California |
Sorry to hear that, but it sounds like this was discovered before a major cardiac event took place. That's a HUGE upside right there.
It's not my practice area, but I'll address your question about rehabilitation time...it all depends upon the procedure, your preexisting medical conditions (diabetes, etc.), and any intra operative and post operative complications (if any). In the days when it was routine to split the sternum to access the heart there was an extended recovery time and lots of physical limitations in the initial six months. Minimally invasive surgery has a much quicker recovery time, and as @PanelBilly pointed out you may actually feel quite a bit better right after surgery as there is no substitute for well perfused cardiac muscle. Not sure if the plan is to use saphenous vein or radial artery for the graft, or some other vessel, but expect some discomfort at the donor site. Listen closely to your medical team and follow the post operative recommendations carefully. Expect a few months of cardiac rehab and a gradual return to activity. Renovating your house can wait, renovating your heart can't. I know it is frustrating, and there is never good timing for an event like this, but try to think of this as a short term inconvenience that comes with a long term benefit. I really hope you do well and are back at it shortly. I'll keep my fingers crossed on Monday, both for you and your family. |
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