Had my unexpected quadruple bypass a month ago and doing better, stamina improving. Thank God for the invention of Lay-Z-Boy! I wish I had seen this video before the surgery.
My dad have quadruple bypass April 27th about 2 weeks ago and youths reason why I got him a lift recliner chair and it was the best thing ever he sleeps in it and not in the bed 😂 as long as he’s comfortable I guess
I've tried to tell my story for many years, maybe this time. You and your team attempted a triple bypass on me Feb 2018, and I was a horrible patient as my veins were just to weak to hold the bypass and failed, as learned later on in May that my bypass didn't take.. After other problems, the loss of both lower legs due to reaction to Heparin. It's not anything due to the great doctor and his team, they did everything correct as I have always said. I refused any other opening of the chest, and after the loss of legs I gave up on living any type of life. My family, friends and doctors never let me give up. I did learn to walk with the two prosthetics up until this year. I am grateful for my extra 5 years and 4 months. Hope this doesn't upset Dr. Pool and his team, but it was my veins that failed, no one else. Thanks, Mark.
I'm also facing losing both legs to poor circulation, I didn't let them do bypass surgery on my aorta , so now 3 days ago I had a bad heart attack and they found my main artery in the heart is 90 percent blocked and need open heart surgery ASAP or die so they said, I'm 63 and scared to death of the pain and the ventilator mostly the ventilator I don't know why but the thought of a machine breathing for me and you can't swallow or talk is scary as hell. I've never been so terrified in my life.
@@Illegalsnotwelome I had a quintuple a month ago yesterday. I am 47 and it was a shock to me I had to have open heart and I was so terrified like you. Not gonna tell you there was no pain and other things, but if I had to go back and decide again, I would get the surgery every single time. The worst part of all of it was the first few nights in ICU as I felt a lot of loneliness and depression, but I fought through that and eventually got better. I have a lot of rehab and stuff ahead of me, but Im excited to get started. Was just able to start driving yesterday and every day gets better. I hope you decided to follow the advice of your surgeon/doctor and wish peace for you with the fear that you have. Wish you the best.
I had a heart attck and then told needed triple bypass. Was terrified but turned it round in head as a positive thing as meant a new start. It was not as bad as I thought and walking withing 48 hrs( slowly) now 11 weeks later amd walking etc almost normally. Still some recovery to go and changing diet etc helps. Dont worry about it and you will get thru it quicker than you think!
I’m a 38 year old healthy male. I had papvr surgery with a biatrial maze and atriclip placed. 3.5 weeks ago. Thanks for making the video. I had heard open heart surgery takes a year to fully recover from. Glad that isn’t the case for most patients.
I really appreciated your sincere, unscripted remarks. You spoke from the "heart". I am heading in for my open heart aortic valve replacement in a few days, so I am watching a lot of videos, and I liked yours the best because you answered my questions as if we were just chatting in your office. I am 60, male, great health, and a construction worker. I hope to be one of those bouncing back in a couple of weeks! Thank you for your wonderful work and all the lives you save and improve. God bless you.
Thank you very much just got released after 9 days and a 2-way bypass, doing remarkable well have some pain in chest area but that's expected and at home which is a plus for me. Already started home therapy and cardiac rehab begins in June looking forward to that and my complete recovery.
I had double bypass surgery 11/18/2021 at 47 yes old. Bypass surgery was to prevent the Widowmaker heart attack since I had 80% blockage at the left main due to a rare genetic heart defect. I’m in just finished my 8th week of recovery and third week of 20 miles a week. I do 3.5 a day. I’ve logged 66 miles for the year and feel great. I was, however, I was doing 12 and 24 hour fitness events a month or two before my surgery. My recovery Has been pretty easy and I’m really grateful to God for that because I know other people are having a harder time. My prayers goes out to you. I’m looking forward to starting cardiac rehab soon so I know what kind of upper body exercises I can do.
I'm so glad to see you're doing well and the recovery has been smooth. One question, do you know what the genetic heart defect is called? I fear it might run in my family after finding out my dad's LAD artery is nearly 100% blocked and he just had a 5 bypass
You forgot about the mental support that is just as important, every person is different but the need to support the patient mental needs is critical to recovery, you will have questions and you will have fears and you will need to talk to someone.
22years ago i had a quadruple bypass, i was 50 years old with a family history of heart decease, in Bristol BUPA The Glen wonderful care & surgeon Mr Alan Bryan play golf 3 days a week & just feel so lucky to had had BUPA cover ! ❤
I was 55 and had quintuple bypass surgery in 2014 unexpectedly (no heart attack, however). I've played music all my life, so I played a gig 10 days after getting discharged from the hospital. I don't think I was in the hospital for as long as 2 weeks. I got back on my feet quickly by doing all the things asked. I used the breathing apparatus thing all the time. I started walking as soon as I was allowed and forced myself to walk longer each day until I got discharged. This included walking stairs. When I got home, I walked a couple times a day and further each time. The day of the show, I had friends carry all my stuff and I borrowed a light guitar to stay under the 10 lb limit. I did sit for much of the show and had someone fill in for me on a lot of songs so I didn't overdo it. My point is, you can heal faster if you put the effort into healing faster. I didn't even have to go to cardio rehab. I was told that everything I did before even getting out of the hospital and was doing at home eliminated cardio rehab. The first couple days after surgery suck - not gonna lie. But there really isn't much keeping you from getting back on your feet in a hurry as long as you're careful. If you treat the bypass as a nuisance you want behind you and get on with your life, you'll recover very quickly. Otherwise, it will take forever. So, want to heal quicker? Get off your ass and use your new plumbing. Unless you are having complications, there is nothing stopping you.
Very helpful, thank you. I had pace maker surgery last year and recovered pretty quickly and very well, but that is a minor surgery, I don't even consider it a surgery myself, but having your heart cut open is four times worse, but I have been working out for 21 years, play basketball a few times a week too, even after the pace maker surgery, I didn't miss a beat, it was like nothing happened to me, but I know that this surgery will be worse, do you think that it is possible that I can go back to work, even part time after six weeks?
My father will have a bypass surgery soon, he's 65 years old, and he had the one hearth attack 17 years ago. I am so scared, i want to have him alive for other 10 years at least. He is not only my father, is also one of my best friends.
My Mother just had triple bypass surgery. She’s a diabetic and has had a mini stroke in the past. I got to see her the same day her surgeon finished surgery. I will help in her recovery as best as I can.
Hi there! I hope you are doing well! My grandpa is going to undergo bypass surgery in a few days. He has had an angioplasty after a heart attack and had another heart attack today so the only option left is to have a bypass surgery. He is 77 years old and is diabetic + had a stroke before. I am really worried about him and I haven’t been able to talk to anyone who has undergone the same procedure in the same condition as him. The doctors say that there is a high chance that the surgery will result in him being paralyzed and could possibly have multi organ failure / infection in the future. Can you tell me a bit about your mother’s experience with the surgery if you don’t mind? I would really appreciate it!
had quad bypas at 48. recovered great in a couple months .was actually back at work in a month but i'm the owner. was walking 3 miles after 2 months . got a treadmill for winter. i'm 63 now
I wish more patients knew that sternal plating was a potential option for them. Rigid Fixation is the gold standard in reconstructive surgery, and I think it is the future of sternal fixation.
I had a double bypass operation a little over eight months ago at the age of 77. The surgery was almost painless, and I was at home (and climbing stairs) after a few days. My recovery was uneventful, and although I did the 24 sessions of cardiac rehab that were recommended, I probably got all the exercise I needed through my daily activities (lots of walking and plenty of stair-climbing in my three-story house). My quick recovery may have been helped by the fact that I didn't have a heart attack. My blockages were discovered through a CT calcium screening and were confirmed by an angiogram, so I was in good shape (except for the blockages) before any symptoms occurred. My expenditure of $100 or so out of pocket for the calcium scan was probably the best investment I've ever made!
Thank you for sharing I’m fixing to go in and your story is encouraging. I’m 74 and was shocked by the heart scan number of 3200. I always thought I was in good shape living on and working forty acres keeps me busy. If you can do it so can I 👍
I had triple bypass surgery 4 weeks ago today, they sent me home 3 days later. I’m still in pain, but you’re the biggest breath of fresh air I’ve come across Doc! I’ve got hope to get back to normal thanks to you. I start rehab on Monday. Thanks for your info.
No, I’m pretty much back to normal. I do have a bit of occasional weird feelings along the top of my incision, but I’m told that’s the nerves doing their healing thing. I’ve got the good to go from my cardiologist so I’m going to get back to donating blood. I’m at the 15 gallon mark and counting. Paying it forward.
@B woodward The hospital has a cardiac rehab program where they start you on exercise machines while being monitored. It was 3 times a week along with some education on cardiac health. They start you out slow and build up your endurance. I think I was in the program about 7 weeks.
i had a quadruple on oct 31 2019 7 days in hospital , got home and week later back to normal, only one hitch almost 4 yrs later i still have chest pains from lack of exercise, i guess , i was never offered or even knew about therapy , i can carry a 50 pound bag of deer food and thats my limit, i cant build muscle back in my chest . but i see it this way , there are many folks out there worse off than me and god gave me a second chance to make my life right ,so with his guidance i am doing just that , much more pleasant than the first life
It's been less than 2 months since I had open heart surgery in which my Ascending aorta and aortic valve were replaced. My surgery was on 3/29 and I went home on April 1st (less than 4 days in hospital). 9 days after surgery I walked my first mile outside. I'm currently up to 5 miles a day at 4 mph. It took about 5 weeks to get back to the speed I was walking at prior to surgery. 14 days after surgery I was allowed to drive again. I currently only have a weight restriction of 15lbs till 12 weeks have passed (each surgeon has different timeframes on that one).
It took me six months before I could move around. I am still having issues 10 months. I think that has to do with my issues with the health industry in the US. Something really needs to be done about it.
I was born with Tetralogy of Fallot, I’ve had two open heart surgeries with the second when I was 25 and for me it took a year to fully recover. I will have another one soon.
I am 72 years old and had triple bypass surgery when I was 49. I had a sever reaction to the anesthesia, and wound up being in the hospital for three weeks. When I was discharged, I was extremely weak and even had difficulty walking. It took me a good year to get back to almost normal. Since that time, I have had 8 stents put in (which was a piece of cake).
i had a triple bypass i just completed broad street run 10 miler after a yr of my surgery ..but the big part i was expected to experience was the mental part. getting over it in mind is tuff you will feel some slight nerve pain or discomfort and your mind will take you back to that event . so i would say is like ptsd but i always go back to where i was after surgery recover and where im at now to get threw the panic attack if im having one.
Thanks for watching and thanks for your comment. Congrats getting through bypass surgery! Thank you for pointing out about the lingering mental aspects of the experience - bypass surgery certainly is not easy on anyone! God bless you in the days ahead.
It tends to make the arm the radial is taken out of more nervous and twitchy, numb and less responsive when they harvest is what I was told. I play guitar and use my hands a lot in my hobbies and insisted they take the great S. vein from my left leg and the large mamoratory chest artery for the widow maker connection when I had triple bypass plus they clamped the part of the heart that causes a stroke sometimes when it forms a blood clot.
Thanks for the video, I am 56 of age, had 5 bypasses and I am now on my 4th week after the surgery. I started walking after a week, was doing well, and when reached my 3 week, things went down considerably. I was doing 1 mile daily, now I can barely do 0.4 MIL and I get heart attack pain, and dizziness, so I am really not sure if it will come back to normal, or something is going on. Prior to my surgery, I was walking 3 miles daily and worked out (GYM) 5 days a week, until I had a heart attack, always ate very healthy and never smoked...go figure.
I am a 49 year old general surgeon. My family has history of early MI and bad coronary disease. I had a calcium scoring 12 years ago which ranked in the 95%. I had mild hypertension and high cholesterol. I was placed on asa, fish oil, atorvastatin, and lisinopril. I have been watching diet and exercising regularly. I am overweight but not diabetic and like most surgeons don't get enough sleep and am a workaholic. I started having right sided chest pain a couple months ago with heavy exercise. Had an echo, stress test, and an angio last week. I was told by the interventionalist that the blockages were not amenable to stents. I have a 60% at the left main where the LCX comes off, 95% at the junction of the LM and LCX, a short segment 100% at the mid LCX (between OM1 and OM2), and a 90% at the proximal RCA. There is a 40% on the RCA after the AcM and a 55% at the RCA before the RAV. I am right dominant. They are recommending a triple bypass with the LIMA, RIMA, and SVG for the 3rd. I broke my left forearm as a teenager and have hardware in my left forearm, so they aren't doing a radial graft. I had the angio at the hospital where I trained. I had a thoracic surgeon I rotated with as a resident look at the angio and he agreed a bypass was the best solution. I hate the idea of taking 3 or 4 weeks off to recover. If it was you, would you try to find an interventionalist that would attempt stents? Or just bite the bullet and get the bypass?
Thanks for watching and thanks for your comment. It's difficult for me to say what I would do in your exact situation. And of course I have not reviewed your films. But in general, with a heavy burden of coronary disease like you have - that is to say, 3 vessels severely diseased and one of them 100% - CABG is considered a much better option rather than stents. Depending on the length of the LAD occlusion, it might not be possible to re-open it/place a stent; a short occlusion can sometimes be re-opened but a long occlusion is less likely. Even if the lesion were 99%, most cardiologists I know would refer the patient for CABG. At least for diabetic patients - and I realize you are not diabetic - many studies have shown a survival benefit of CABG over PCI. The data is so compelling in those studies that we usually follow the same treatment pattern for non-diabetic patients as well. That being said, I'm sure you could find an interventional cardiologist willing to try. But I wouldn't recommend it. CABG (in general) can be expected to provide you with effective revascularization for many years, albeit at the cost of several weeks off work. I think if I were facing a similar circumstance, I would opt for CABG. Of course. my problem would be - who could I possibly find to do it for me?! Thanks and God bless and guide you.
@@jmarkpoolmd Thank you. I updated the details on my original post, as when I posted the question yesterday, I was going off of memory. Today I have the angio report in front of me. I posted a picture of the angio report on one of the physician FB groups I belong to and asked opinions as well. The consensus was CABG with the primary issue being the 60% LM at the junction of the LM and LCX. The concern was blocking the LCX with a LM stent. I met the surgeon after my angio last Friday and he was recommended to me by my friend/previous attending the thoracic surgeon. He said is as an amazing surgeon. I will put my trust in God for a good outcome and quick healing! I appreciate your advice! God bless you, your hands, and your patients.
Had 6 bypasses at 50. Walking in less than 24 hours. Home in 3 days. Banging my wife after 10 days. Back to work in 7 weeks. No cardiac rehab. Smoked a J soon as I got home. Dr. Gregory Dedinski at Columbus Regional Health in Columbus Indiana is an awesome doctor. He stands by his work 100% and id recommend him to anyone. I wouldn't let anyone else cut on me except him.
please share methods of preventing this in the first place, such as clean plant based diet on x number of days a week, no sweets, no alcohol, no smoking, no drinking, and most importantly not being stubborn and listening to your doctor. i know this might affect the surgeons income, but i think the tradeoff is worthwhile.
Nice video. January 2019 I had a massive heart attack and lived through it, i did not even know I had it, the only symptom I had was an extreme stomach ache like a cramp very painful so I drove myself to the emergency room 20 miles away and while they were getting my vitals and I was filling out my paperwork sitting in the emergency room lobby chair they came and got me real fast and said you have had a severe heart attack in the last few hours. I was 48 years old. 6’2, 205 pounds, never drank in my entire life, never smoke, and had a reasonably healthy diet. But those bad genes run on my dad side. They shipped me from one hospital to a bigger hospital that night they went in and put two stents in all the while I was awake and the cardiac surgeon said tell your wife to be repaired you’re going into surgery 45 way bypass within the next 30 minutes. He handed me off to a different cardiac surgeon and they put me in a CT scanner and said my heart was too swollen from the attack to do any surgery. So I had to stay in the hospital 11 days and they would not let me leave before the surgery. I believe that was harder than anything, because I work about seven days a week 112-15 hours a day most of the time with cattle, horses hay and ranch work. On that 11th morning at 5 AM I had a 5 way bypass, that was a Monday morning. They released me from the hospital two days later that late Wednesday afternoon. The only real problem I ever had was sleeping for the next few nights just because you could not get in the bed so I had to sleep in the chair for at least for five more days. Exactly 3 weeks after the surgery I returned back to work, my chest really never hurt much other than just getting in and out of the chair or taking a shower for the first week or so. On the sixth week from the surgery I crawled into my small private airplane for the first time in in 6 weeks and took off and flew around my place a few times and landed boy that felt good just to get up and get out of that funk of having that surgery behind you. I can honestly say I never was tired or fatigued or any of that like most people say before the heart attack. I actually think I feel worse afterwards than I ever did before which is probably because of all of the statin drugs and cholesterol medicine they have me on today.
Glad to hear you are doing ok! My dad just had a triple bypass 2 weeks ago. He’s 60 and a bit over weight but i truly believe this happened because if his genetic predisposition to heart conditions. I’m just very grateful he’s alive. My sister is only 16 and I’m 22. How long did it take for you to start feeling better after surgery? My dad also has said the worst part of this has been the affects the medications have on his body.
@@michaelafoley7512 Other than The blockages everything else was healthy luckily I didn’t lose any muscle mass from the heart. I’m pretty sure they put him on Statin drugs, it takes a while for your body to get used to those, and they really never do. Healed up pretty quick luckily I’m not too much overweight i’m about 6’1 220 pounds. I was back at work in two weeks. And within two months I would say I was at least 90 to 100%. But like I say the worst part of that whole thing is being put on those drugs. But at least I’m on a lot lower dose nowadays. Just glad they gave him the bypass before something worse happened. When they harvested the blockages out they said they could tell by looking that it started when I was about 18 years old. When heart disease runs in the family don’t let your youth fool you, your bad genes are already working in the background to block your arteries.
Brother I’m 48 yrs old myself, and just like you never drink, smoke , exercise and still had a heart attack a week ago. Best of wishes to you and plz text back , love to hear back from you
Hi. Great informative video. I had a triple bypass in early January 2020, I think I am doing fine now, but I really lost some cognitive abilities. I think I am only returning to my old self as of about a month ago. Is there information I can access that might explain what happened to me better? Also, because of he timing and Covid, I was unable to do any rehab. Now that things are clearing up Covid wise, should I try to rehab? Is it too late? I am still quite weak. Thanks again.
Thanks for your comment. Glad to hear you made it thru your operation. In terms of cognitive ability, it is reported that many patients experience some loss of cognitive abilities - such as memory - temporarily after bypass surgery. This usually resolves in time. In terms of a resource to better investigate this phenomenon for you in particular, I would recommend discussing with your surgeon or cardiologist. I do think cardiac rehab could still help you in terms of strength and mobility, if you feel you have not yet returned to full strength. I would recommend calling your surgeon and seeking if he/she can arrange for cardiac rehab. God bless you on your road to good health!
My husband had a quintuple bypass 4 month ago and he says his leg where they harvested the vein still hurts a lot. He said there’s a burning feeling sometimes.
I'm 64., had a quadruple 11/30/21 and this shit hurts still. Sleep is tough for me as I am a side sleeper. I hope this ends soon. My ticker feels much better and I can breathe normally. I haven't really pressed my endurance yet due to dome nerve complications down my leg which hurt.
i am 2 months after my triple bypass and this shit still hurts. I can't stand it. How long did it take for your chest pain to completely go away? Do you have any advice to speed up that pain from healing faster? I need this shit to go away already. Same with me, i'm a side sleeper. Might go to the hospital tonight as i keep getting chest pains too :(
I had a quadruple bypass last October of 2019 and I started to feel much better 2 weeks ago. It was a painful recovery for me, also got an infection in the sternum area and nerve pain in my chest. Hope never to go through that again.
I'm a 63 y/o female and I understand. My quad-bypass surgery was 11/17/2023. I am coming up on 6 mos. My incision area still hurts and even after rehab I am still weak, but worse, I'm experiencing panic attacks. I've been single a long time and always enjoyed being independent because I was strong, confident and now, I just want everything back to normal. Guess I am not as patient as I need to be. Thanks for sharing.
I’m 65 and had quadruple bypass surgery one month ago today. Although each day is a little bit better it’s still sore as hell. Getting plenty of exercise walking appetite is good resting sleeping fair. Look forward to 90 days of healing. Don’t sneeze.
Hi Doc, I am 75, I had a triple heart bypass on July 2021 my op went well and left hospital after 5 days.. I’m a type 1 diabetic, and have hypertension, both of these are controlled very well, however my concern is I’m having heart palpitations, I’m not bothered about the odd one or two, but they last over an hour or more ? I’ve always had palpitations most of my life, but just the odd one or two in a day, then nothing for 3 or 4 days.. It’s been over a year since my surgery now, these palpitations are worrying me because of the length of time they last for ? Any advice would be appreciated.. Thank you.
I am 73 years old and my BMI is 16.46 and weigh 100 pounds. All information is for. Morbidly obese people where can I get help? I had a triple bypass and a leaky valve replacement .
I got have heart surgery replace mitral value and aorta I'm scared flipping out been putting it off long as I can I fell good but they say it needs done any feed back someone can give me
Hello sir I’ll be very glad to have a feedback from you ! my father had his surgery last 3 days ago he’s still in icu he woke up after 2 days amd half but he’s can’t stay awake for more than few seconds it seems very hard for him to stay awake for a bit longer could you please tell me anything regarding
Thanks for watching and thanks for your comment. I don't know the details of your father's situation other than what you mentioned, so I can't really give much input on his particular case. But it is fairly common for patients to sleep a lot in the first few days after heart surgery. Typically, after several days and especially when patients go home, their sleep patterns go back to what they were prior to operation. Thanks and God bless your father as he recovers!
I have a question I hope you can answer. I had a quadruple bypass on the 12th of May 21, I have the normal pain and aches in the sternum but all in all I feel great. My wife is worried that the grafts will come apart if I walk to much. How bullet proof are the grafts? Can I raise my heart rate without fear? I am 56 years old and had no idea I even had a heart problem until March 17th. I know I need to give the sternum time .
Thanks for watching and thanks for your question. Congrats on getting thru the toughest part of bypass surgery (the first few days) and doing well! Generally speaking, the bypass grafts are nearly bullet-proof at this point. At least, it is exceedingly unlikely for the grafts to come apart. I can't say it is truly impossible but I have not even heard of that happening, to anyone within the heart surgery community. Yes, you need to be careful with activity but only for your sternal bone healing. You don't want to strain the bone until it heals. But the bypass grafts will be fine. So exercise away! And God bless your continued recovery.
Thanks for your comment. Most patients feel nervous or worried prior to bypass surgery - that is to be expected. And as the surgeon I get worried if the patient is not at least a little bit nervous - since it makes me think they do not understand what is going on. Of course I do not know the particulars of your case, but most patients have a risk of stroke of only about 1%. So strokes do not happen often and your risk is (presumably) low. But I know it can still be worrisome. God bless you on the 15th!
My dad had major heart attack and he survived but lvef went to 35 and four arteries was blocked 80-95%, he underwent bypass surgery about 10 days ago after bypass his lvef went to 30, he is much better now but I want to ask if lvef will improve or not?
I am so confused. I had quadruple bypass in April 2022 and by Augst 3 of the 4 grafts had closed and I had to have Stent put int. Just tried to go the gym just ride and bike and felt over heated and slight chest discomfort :(
Thanks for watching and thanks for your comment. I don't know the particulars of your care other than what you have shared but I'm sorry to hear the bypass grafts have failed. They usually last many years. God willing, you can still have a good result and a good outcome. God bless you today and in the days ahead!
i had a tripple done at 63 years old. i am an avid cyclist and in good shape. decent lifestyle and it got me anyway. My surgery was seven hours. Only arteries were used in the repair. (no veins from legs) I have had a long recovery. Sure, I was back to doing all kinds of things within two months, but I didn't feel strong enough to lift weights or vigorously exercise for almost a year. two years later, my ribs still do not feel like they are expanding enough to allow a hard breath when pushing it up the hills. Tow to three weeks recovery? Not so sure about that doc. That's for the couch potato who never pushes himself I guess.
Thanks for your comment! Fair enough! Surgeons like to exaggerate the number of patients they treat and usually underestimate how long it will take them to do an operation. They can also underestimate how long recovery will take, as you have observed! It can be difficult to predict recovery, though, since each person may define the end point of recovery differently (no pain at all vs getting back to work vs able to exercise, etc.). God bless you as you continue to recover!
@@priscillahennessy802 I have experienced that too. They re-directed the vein in my left breast. The entire left side of my chest was numb for over a year. Still not what it was, and aches as the nerves regenerate. My biggest complaint is my sternum and ribs still ache or rainy days. And much pressure on my sternum hurts, like when a puppy tries to walk on my chest. Ouch! But it does get better, or so I'm told. And we are still alive! My best to you, Priscilla.
Hello doctor. I’m 32 years old and just discovered that I have an ASD a rare type that descend to inferior vena cava. I’m shaking from worrying because I’ve to do an open heart surgery, so doctor can I go back to normal life after this type of surgery I mean in a longer term can I be pregnant? And now I’m having a low blood pressure does that a sign of this problem? Thank you in advance
Thanks for your comment/question. Sorry to hear about your recent diagnosis. I can't speak to your condition in particular, since i do not know any details other than what you have shared. But, I would want to encourage you that although it is very scary to face heart surgery, there is no reason why you can't get back to a normal life after surgery. Most young patients such as yourself can expect to recover in a way that you can possibly become pregnant and safely carry your child to delivery. Of course, you would need to discuss with your surgeon and with your OB. I'm not sure what to think of the low BP. I suppose it could be related to your ASD but my suspicion is that it is likely related to something else. Are you on any new medications? That would be my #1 guess. Hope this helps. God bless you!
Old School Raider Hi Doctor, I hope that you can help me? I am a 53 year old male and type one insulin dependent Diabetic since I was 12. In May of last year I had a 5 cabg open heart surgery. I try to work out everyday. I go up and down a flight of stairs about 15-20 min 5-6 days a week and move around shadow boxing with ankle weights and a shoulder weight belt for about 60+ min everyday (my movement is limited but I am constantly moving during workouts- but I'm NOT pushing my heart to the limit as I don't feel my heart can take it). My question is that the leg that the artery was taken out of to repair my heart is weak almost like a dead leg, I still have feeling in the leg but I walk with a limp now and it's much harder to move that leg with any stability and force. Is there anything you can suggest I do or take to revive the strength in that leg?? Thank you for your time
Thanks for watching and thanks for your comment. Sounds like overall you have recovered well from bypass surgery. Sorry to hear about the trouble with your leg, tho. I'm not sure what is going on with it. Is the leg ever strong? As in, does it get weak after you walk a distance or is it weak all the time, even when you first get out of bed in the morning? If strong sometimes, it may be some impairment of blood flow into the leg. If it is always weak, then it is more likely nerve related. I would recommend letting your personal physician know and undergo a test or two to see what is the cause and if intervention can be undertaken. God bless you!
@@jmarkpoolmd Thank you so much for your response Doctor. Yes it is weak all the time, I just moved and will follow up with my new physician. Thank you again Doctor! Happy New Year!!!
My mother had a ASD open heart surgery. It's been 20 days now. She is feeling better but she says left hand shoulder upper side pain while deep breathing. Is it necessary to take immediate action. Please advise.
Thanks for watching and thanks for your comment. I'm glad to hear your mother is doing well overall. I'm not sure what is going on with her shoulder. Was her operation performed with an incision down the middle thru the bone or through an incision off to the side?
I am about to have triple bypass surgery, I am hoping to be able to drive after four weeks, which I am sure that I will be able to do, but my biggest worry is when can I go back to work? I don't do labor work but I do stand on my feet for a job, and I have also been working out for 21 years and play basketball regularly, usually doing both on the same days, after pace maker surgery my energy level took a big jump after one week, I went back to work two weeks later, started shooting basketball casually two weeks after that, and lifting weights after six weeks from leaving the hospital, and when I started working out, it was like I didn't miss a beat, I actually held myself back from doing more than I could have, so I recovered pretty well, but Pace Maker surgery is a minor surgery, it isn't that big of a deal. Can someone tell me, in my situation, with working out for that many years and getting exercise regularly, is it possible that I can go back to work after six weeks? Even part time? Maybe this is a stupid question since you don't know me or my body. My biggest worry is the lost of income..
Thanks for watching and thanks for your comment. I can't answer your question with great specificity since I don't know your particular medical issues but most of my patients are able to return to work after bypass surgery in 4-6 weeks, assuming they don't have to lift anything over 10 lbs. So, yes, God willing, you will be back before 6 weeks. God bless you and heal you!
@@jmarkpoolmd Thanks a lot, it's good to know that that is the case for some people and maybe I have some hope of returning to a normal life by six weeks, I know it's an estimate, but it gives me an idea. Thanks a lot.
@@jmarkpoolmd So, I had my surgery, and I am recovering at home, I never had any pain even after the surgery, no soreness - nothing!! I was damn lucky! They even took all of the needles on the right side of my body, including from my neck, out after only two days because my heart was beating well enough on it's own. I was so lucky! While I was in the hospital, I was able to walk 300 ft round trip one day, and 250 ft another day! Pretty good right! I was even able to stop using the Walker on my second day at home already! Still tire easily, but only have been home for five days. Anyways, the way that I am feeling, I think that I should be able to drive and work part time after four weeks - you were so right doctor. Spot on!! Thank you so much for the answers!!
My father went through a CABG last month... His platelets are High, haemoglobin is 10.3, and he gets jerks in bed when he tries to sleep. Please advise
Thanks for watching and thanks for taking time to comment. I cannot comment on your father's condition directly, as I do not have enough information to provide an informed opinion. However, I can say that a high platelet count is not usually a problem, unless the platelet count if over 1 million. Even then, an anti-platelet agent such as Aspirin is usually enough to treat the condition, known as thrombocytosis. If the platelet count is over 1M, I recommend seeking an opinion from his physician. A hemoglobin of 10.3 is on the low side but not dramatically low. I'm not sure about the jerking motions when he is going to sleep. It could be a normal motion associated with the earliest form of dreaming called a hypnic jerk or twitch. I have these myself sometimes, for instance if I am thinking about playing tennis as I fall asleep, I may move my arm as if to hit a ball. God bless him as he recovers!
@@jmarkpoolmd Thankyou replying.. what are the key parameters to monitor post CABG. He is 66 years old. He has diabetes and BP too. the surgery took place almost a month ago.
Hey good morning sir thank you for the video I am 37 years old and I had open heart surgery to replace mechanical valve. The incision and the wound has healed nicely I don't have a lot of pain in there. For some weird reason I have pain in my right upper chest and my right arm shoulder neck and right upper back. Is that normal that these pains and aches will go away over time. I have marfan that's why they had to do the surgery. I know when we get out of the hospital that has six to eight weeks but other patients who had had similar surgeries like mine tell me that usually complete recovery takes between 3 to 6 months and it depends on patients and in between that time they also had pains and aches. So like you said in the video what people mean by normal what I'm asking is these pains and aches go away and they take longer to go away or should they also go away sooner My surgeon told me that younger people tend to struggle more with pain just because their nerves are much younger and they're more sensitive Thank you
Thanks for watching and thanks for your comment. I'm glad to hear you are recovering well from your operation. I agree that younger patients tend to have more pain and soreness than older patients. I'm not sure why you would have pain localized to the right side in the areas described. Probably some strain or stress of the sternocostal joints - that is, where the ribs insert into the sternal bone. Do you have any numbness or tingling in your right hand or fingers? God bless you as you continue to recover!
@@jmarkpoolmd after the surgery I did feed like the hands were tingling I had to shake them for the feeling you know how sometimes it feels like a muscle goes to sleep. Also after the surgery the only way I could sleep was on the right side I am not sure if that has caused it because from the day I came home the only way I could sleep is on my right side Is it true that full recovery could take 3 to 6 months because when I got out of the hospital they told me between six to eight weeks things should be back to normal Also overall wound has healed the only issue is when I am laying flat it hurts and changing sides while laying really takes an effort and hurts. My question to you is are these pains and aches just normal after such a major surgery. They did a CT scan and x-ray blood work and everything was normal and they also did an ultrasound of the right side and the shoulder and stuff. So if there was an issue one of those tests would have showed something right And yes the pain is only on the upper right chest armpit neck shoulder and upper back. I feel like a lot of times my right arm is really fatigued and is that nagging pain Anyway thank you so much for your reply and I hope to recover soon I have three young kids if you could provide any other words of encouragement or feedback would really appreciate it thank you
Hii , how are you now? Even my dad have a similar type of pain but in left hand side and numbness in the finger is also there after 6 week of surgery, did you done anything for this pain or did it go away on its own?
Okay I have arthritis bursitis and then my body was walking in different directions and I thought it was my bursitis because it was raining and snowing and I called doctors office on Monday they told me come into office Tuesday morning and they order steroids and pharmacy told me it will not be ready until 6:00pm I was so painful problems I went home and then I started 😢 I cried myself to sleep and woke up and my daughter asked me where you're going I said I going to get my meds she said Mom no looked at time so I went back to sleep again and went pick up in morning Wednesday took the medicine like it said then Thursday did the same thing and done it Thursday night but didn't take it Friday morning just seating there waiting for my number be called turned My Head pain shot up from My right shoulder went over to the Left shoulder came back shot pain up to the right side of my jaw heard cracking sound I try to call for help but words didn't come out And I felt like My heart was bouncing from front to back felt like someone was pounding on back of chair I seen Gold arrow come from the side white spots and black spots didn't know what happened I went into a seizure for about 29mintures but the people said it seen likemore no body had right seconds i didnot know what happen fighter man said hi welcome back do you know where you're are I couldn't collect my thoughts right away i couldn't see right away they i asked did they called my name but i said number they asked how Long before the paramedics as i was coming to i felt someone rubbing my chest in circle and they had the box square box and now i have to go see a cardiology doctor and test mri show i dont have seziures I did have a few strokes in the past and they asked me if I know what tia attack i s yes i do what does it mean when the blood dont reach the brain
I'm 67 and was out walking an hour, a month after my triple bypass, however it still hurts a little when I cough or sneeze, it's been 12 weeks now, does anybody know how long it takes to be completely pain free again?
im 69,still play softball 4 days a week in 50 year old league . but, , i had quadruple bypass dec. 21st..2022, and just started rehab this week, around 10 weeks out. still get some pain doing certain things but doc. says i should be back to playing ball about 4 months after surgery..my 77 year old brother had same surgery and was pain free within about 2 1/2 months..
@@eileenwatt8283 I believe he was moving faster than he should have it’s been 3 months and he is all over the place driving just as if it never happened
Thanks for watching and thanks for your question. If a pt did not have afib prior to bypass, there is around a 90% chance that the afib will resolve by 3 months after surgery. So most patients will have the afib go away. Some patients (ballpark 10%) will have the afib persist and thus turn into a chronic condition.
Cindy, I had open heart surgery on April 1st 2021. 2 days after I got out of the hospital I had AFib. Never had it before my surgery, anyway my surgeon put me on a prescription for 30 days. I can't recall what it was but it was a high dose for 10 days than a normal dose for 20 days. I haven't had AFib again since than. Anyway hope this helps and good luck!
Thanks for watching and thanks for your question. Do you mean can the patient use a cellphone while in hospital? Yes. At my hospital, the patient can use his or her cellphone almost any time, except in the operating room, of course. The ICU and step-down areas generally allow use of cellphone. Thanks and God bless!
I wish I had been warned that some people (like me) will get better after the CABG but, even after eighteen months they may still get an odd day in which they are, unaccountably, too fatigued to do anything. This doesn't mean the operation didn't work or that there is something wrong. It's just to do with being 73 not 23 and it's part of being alive.
I just had open heart surgery to replace mechanical valve. Was told bone will heal in 4-6 weeks and by 6-8 weeks should be back to normal. I am in my 8th week and still have pain especially when laying and trying to change sides Speaking with patients who actually went through open heart surgeries I was told that the more realistic recovery time is 3-6 months and during that time there will be pains and aches. I am 37 years old so I guess we just all heal differently The time doctors give us to recover is just an average and some may recover in few weeks while others it takes longer I just hope this pain goes away soon. This surgery is as much mental health related as physical
@@dilwalecricket Hi, looks like you too were not warned look out, heart surgery is EMOTIONAL. You talk about mental health but to be honest what helped me most was when a nursing friend explained that many totally sane patients are overwhelmed by EMOTION after CABG. Successful, prosperous men would burst into floods of tears and be unnecessarily ashamed. I have cried often since the surgery and questioned my life which I never used to. It's getting less as time goes by. I don't put it down to mental ill health but to the heart truly being the seat of our emotions. It got broken. Hello!
@@Kiwi403 its been 7 months since my CABG and no one told me about the emotional stages that I am dealing with!! Still have pains in my chest towards my left collar bone..doc says diabetics sometimes heal slower..so ready to feel like ME again..Thanks for the information!!
@@priscillahennessy802 Hi Priscilla, I really wish every Dr would tell CABG patients that there is a spectrum for recovery, a timeline, and everyone is in a different place along it and that's OK. Some people are at one end where they bounce back and start training for a marathon after six weeks (yes, I read about one.) At the other end are people like me who two and a half years after the CABG are still more emotional than they were before it and still tired. But alive! Alive! And thanking God for that. Then there are all the people in between. Relax....follow your doctor's instructions but also be kind to yourself...and give yourself time (((Priscilla)))
Sir please help my father had a bypass surgery and he is still in hospital bedroom going to discharge tomorrow but he is getting illusions,speaking anything and little bit confused i am worried please tell me doctor how much time it require to get back at normal stage
Thanks for watching and thanks for your comment. Sorry to hear about your father's confusion. There could be many potential causes for confusion after heart surgery. It could be from narcotic pain medicine, could be from unfamiliar surroundings and poor sleep over several days, it could be from the operation and anesthetic. Or a combination of all the above. Usually, the confusion subsides over several days. Most of my patients are not confused when we send them home. Some mild confusion may take a couple of weeks to resolve. If he is not back to normal by 2-3 weeks, I'd be sure to take him to see the surgeon at that point and he might need additional evaluation. But most of the time the confusion will go away. God bless you both as he recovers!
They gave me so many meds I could believe I lived through the meds! I was loopy and very dependent on my 2 grown kids. The meds clear out after a while. Took me by surprise how common that is. God bless you and your father.
I was due a bypass but the surgeon discovered I didn’t have a human heart. He said it had been harvested years ago and replaced with a sheep heart with pig valves. I have no scars to suggest this was true. The hardest thing to take on board was he wouldn’t operate on me and referred me to a vet
Took about 18 months for me to recover. Widow maker and 2 other arteries were from 75% to 90% blocked with other little blocks in other places. Was getting weaker and weaker and could not breathe good. I had to have triple bypass and did not feel right for about this 18 month length of time. Did not even get my confidence back for about 6 to 9 months. EF went up from 30% up to 45% in this length of time as the heart cells that were dormant and starved for blood came back to life again and then I started to feel like a human again. I could breathe and sleep without being propped up on 2 or 3 pillows again. Now I have to keep my EF from going down again with 4 to 5 different drugs and keep busy walking, working at my hobbies or something, going shopping at places like Walmart and watch my eating and salt as much as possible. Fingers crossed and hope to see another 10 years, but whatever it is Im going to relish every minute of the time I got left.!
Thanks for your comment. Yes, it is possible to perform bypass surgery on an 89 year old. The oldest patients I have performed bypass on were both 94 years old at the time. I consider the age just a number - that is, the level of activity and mental acuity of the patient are more important than age per se. So, I have turned down 60 year old patients who were frail and I have done surgery on 90 year olds. The risks should be reviewed on a case-by-case basis with surgeon and patient, but in general, the risk for elderly patients is not considerably higher, in terms of death. Rather, the risk of a prolonged recovery or impairment of quality of life is higher. Altogether, elderly patients can safely undergo cardiac operation such as bypass in certain cases. Thanks and God bless!
Thanks for watching and thanks for your comment. Hiccups can be very annoying for patients after surgery. Medically speaking, a hiccup or hiccough is an involuntary contraction of the diaphragm against a closed glottis. So, often, hiccups are due to inflammation of the diaphragm, which can happen after surgery. I'm not aware of a reliable technique to cause hiccups to resolve. There are old wives tales such as drink cold water while holding your breath or have someone scare you. But these are not really medically valid. Chlorpromazine is a medication that has been used for hiccups, though I do not usually recommend it for my patients. For most people, hiccups are self-limited and will resolve on their own. But I know that doesn't help in the moment when hiccups are bad! God bless you in this journey of life!
I had a quadruple bypass surgery almost five years ago. I was 55 at the time. The first three weeks were hell, no apitite couldn't drink anything, the original Gatorade and chick ramen kept me alive. Once I got passed that, things got significantly better. Was back to work on light duty in a month and full duty after 3 months. Was back power lifting at six months. You just got to get off your butt and walk and stay active to build strength and fight the depression. Its not an easy road! I wouldn't say I was fully healed tho, for about a year and a half.
Had my unexpected quadruple bypass a month ago and doing better, stamina improving. Thank God for the invention of Lay-Z-Boy! I wish I had seen this video before the surgery.
How are you feeling now? Do you feel better than you felt beforehand?
My dad have quadruple bypass April 27th about 2 weeks ago and youths reason why I got him a lift recliner chair and it was the best thing ever he sleeps in it and not in the bed 😂 as long as he’s comfortable I guess
I’m scheduled for a triple bypass a week from tomorrow. Any words of advice?
Stop any bad habits, exercise, exercise, exercise...
@@jasonhorst9154 how are you feeling now??
I've tried to tell my story for many years, maybe this time. You and your team attempted a triple bypass on me Feb 2018, and I was a horrible patient as my veins were just to weak to hold the bypass and failed, as learned later on in May that my bypass didn't take.. After other problems, the loss of both lower legs due to reaction to Heparin. It's not anything due to the great doctor and his team, they did everything correct as I have always said. I refused any other opening of the chest, and after the loss of legs I gave up on living any type of life. My family, friends and doctors never let me give up. I did learn to walk with the two prosthetics up until this year. I am grateful for my extra 5 years and 4 months. Hope this doesn't upset Dr. Pool and his team, but it was my veins that failed, no one else. Thanks, Mark.
I'm also facing losing both legs to poor circulation, I didn't let them do bypass surgery on my aorta , so now 3 days ago I had a bad heart attack and they found my main artery in the heart is 90 percent blocked and need open heart surgery ASAP or die so they said, I'm 63 and scared to death of the pain and the ventilator mostly the ventilator I don't know why but the thought of a machine breathing for me and you can't swallow or talk is scary as hell. I've never been so terrified in my life.
@@Illegalsnotwelome I had a quintuple a month ago yesterday. I am 47 and it was a shock to me I had to have open heart and I was so terrified like you. Not gonna tell you there was no pain and other things, but if I had to go back and decide again, I would get the surgery every single time. The worst part of all of it was the first few nights in ICU as I felt a lot of loneliness and depression, but I fought through that and eventually got better. I have a lot of rehab and stuff ahead of me, but Im excited to get started. Was just able to start driving yesterday and every day gets better. I hope you decided to follow the advice of your surgeon/doctor and wish peace for you with the fear that you have. Wish you the best.
I had a heart attck and then told needed triple bypass. Was terrified but turned it round in head as a positive thing as meant a new start. It was not as bad as I thought and walking withing 48 hrs( slowly) now 11 weeks later amd walking etc almost normally. Still some recovery to go and changing diet etc helps. Dont worry about it and you will get thru it quicker than you think!
I’m a 38 year old healthy male. I had papvr surgery with a biatrial maze and atriclip placed. 3.5 weeks ago. Thanks for making the video. I had heard open heart surgery takes a year to fully recover from. Glad that isn’t the case for most patients.
I really appreciated your sincere, unscripted remarks. You spoke from the "heart". I am heading in for my open heart aortic valve replacement in a few days, so I am watching a lot of videos, and I liked yours the best because you answered my questions as if we were just chatting in your office. I am 60, male, great health, and a construction worker. I hope to be one of those bouncing back in a couple of weeks! Thank you for your wonderful work and all the lives you save and improve. God bless you.
How are you now?
the precision, skill and speed of the human brain and hands is awe inspiring. WOW!
Thank you this is bringing new light to my situation.
Excellent video. Learned a lot.
Just had bypass and valve replacement. This is good to hear.
Thanks for watching and thanks for your comment.
Congrats on making it thru!
God bless your continued recovery.
Thank you for all of the information, very informative and useful!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you very much just got released after 9 days and a 2-way bypass, doing remarkable well have some pain in chest area but that's expected and at home which is a plus for me. Already started home therapy and cardiac rehab begins in June looking forward to that and my complete recovery.
Thanks for watching and thanks for your comment.
Glad to hear of your early successes after surgery.
God bless you as you continue to recover!
I had double bypass surgery 11/18/2021 at 47 yes old. Bypass surgery was to prevent the Widowmaker heart attack since I had 80% blockage at the left main due to a rare genetic heart defect.
I’m in just finished my 8th week of recovery and third week of 20 miles a week. I do 3.5 a day. I’ve logged 66 miles for the year and feel great. I was, however, I was doing 12 and 24 hour fitness events a month or two before my surgery.
My recovery Has been pretty easy and I’m really grateful to God for that because I know other people are having a harder time. My prayers goes out to you.
I’m looking forward to starting cardiac rehab soon so I know what kind of upper body exercises I can do.
I'm so glad to see you're doing well and the recovery has been smooth. One question, do you know what the genetic heart defect is called? I fear it might run in my family after finding out my dad's LAD artery is nearly 100% blocked and he just had a 5 bypass
You forgot about the mental support that is just as important, every person is different but the need to support the patient mental needs is critical to recovery, you will have questions and you will have fears and you will need to talk to someone.
Thanks a lot. May need a stent, who knows what else. Biggest worry is how long away from work. Need to pay bills.
22years ago i had a quadruple bypass, i was 50 years old with a family history of heart decease, in Bristol BUPA The Glen
wonderful care & surgeon Mr Alan Bryan play golf 3 days a week & just feel so lucky to had had BUPA cover ! ❤
I was 55 and had quintuple bypass surgery in 2014 unexpectedly (no heart attack, however). I've played music all my life, so I played a gig 10 days after getting discharged from the hospital. I don't think I was in the hospital for as long as 2 weeks. I got back on my feet quickly by doing all the things asked. I used the breathing apparatus thing all the time. I started walking as soon as I was allowed and forced myself to walk longer each day until I got discharged. This included walking stairs. When I got home, I walked a couple times a day and further each time. The day of the show, I had friends carry all my stuff and I borrowed a light guitar to stay under the 10 lb limit. I did sit for much of the show and had someone fill in for me on a lot of songs so I didn't overdo it. My point is, you can heal faster if you put the effort into healing faster. I didn't even have to go to cardio rehab. I was told that everything I did before even getting out of the hospital and was doing at home eliminated cardio rehab. The first couple days after surgery suck - not gonna lie. But there really isn't much keeping you from getting back on your feet in a hurry as long as you're careful. If you treat the bypass as a nuisance you want behind you and get on with your life, you'll recover very quickly. Otherwise, it will take forever. So, want to heal quicker? Get off your ass and use your new plumbing. Unless you are having complications, there is nothing stopping you.
Very helpful, thank you. I had pace maker surgery last year and recovered pretty quickly and very well, but that is a minor surgery, I don't even consider it a surgery myself, but having your heart cut open is four times worse, but I have been working out for 21 years, play basketball a few times a week too, even after the pace maker surgery, I didn't miss a beat, it was like nothing happened to me, but I know that this surgery will be worse, do you think that it is possible that I can go back to work, even part time after six weeks?
My father will have a bypass surgery soon, he's 65 years old, and he had the one hearth attack 17 years ago. I am so scared, i want to have him alive for other 10 years at least. He is not only my father, is also one of my best friends.
@@Tib1899 how’s your father feeling now??
@@farhanbashir5305 Hi Farhan, on wednesday he will have the surgery. We pray and wait. Tnx for asking.
As someone who went through it - it’s scary a f to learn to “trust” the process.
My Mother just had triple bypass surgery. She’s a diabetic and has had a mini stroke in the past. I got to see her the same day her surgeon finished surgery. I will help in her recovery as best as I can.
Thanks for your comment.
God bless your mother and you as you care for her!
Hi there! I hope you are doing well! My grandpa is going to undergo bypass surgery in a few days. He has had an angioplasty after a heart attack and had another heart attack today so the only option left is to have a bypass surgery. He is 77 years old and is diabetic + had a stroke before. I am really worried about him and I haven’t been able to talk to anyone who has undergone the same procedure in the same condition as him. The doctors say that there is a high chance that the surgery will result in him being paralyzed and could possibly have multi organ failure / infection in the future. Can you tell me a bit about your mother’s experience with the surgery if you don’t mind? I would really appreciate it!
How’s your mother feeling now ? Can you please tell me is this triple bypass surgery is risky or not ?
had quad bypas at 48. recovered great in a couple months .was actually back at work in a month but i'm the owner. was walking 3 miles after 2 months . got a treadmill for winter. i'm 63 now
May I get ur diet plan
I had bypass surgery 2 months ago still feel anginal pain, and pain in incision site
Tell me ur diet plan please
@@tript1000try and stay away seafood, beef and eggs in the first 8 weeks. Reduce the sugar and salt.
@@tript1000Your 3rd month is approaching. Has things improved?
I am 76 yr old had triple bypass 10 weeks ago can now walk 2 - 3 miles a day and doing jobs around the house,no pains or aches TG.
I wish more patients knew that sternal plating was a potential option for them. Rigid Fixation is the gold standard in reconstructive surgery, and I think it is the future of sternal fixation.
i had 6 bypass and i am only 43 and it been 8 month ! thx alot for the help !
Had a triple bypass about six weeks ago at 43 yrs old. Still feeling a bit of discomfort at the chest but it should feel better in time.
I had a double bypass operation a little over eight months ago at the age of 77. The surgery was almost painless, and I was at home (and climbing stairs) after a few days. My recovery was uneventful, and although I did the 24 sessions of cardiac rehab that were recommended, I probably got all the exercise I needed through my daily activities (lots of walking and plenty of stair-climbing in my three-story house).
My quick recovery may have been helped by the fact that I didn't have a heart attack. My blockages were discovered through a CT calcium screening and were confirmed by an angiogram, so I was in good shape (except for the blockages) before any symptoms occurred. My expenditure of $100 or so out of pocket for the calcium scan was probably the best investment I've ever made!
Thank you for sharing I’m fixing to go in and your story is encouraging. I’m 74 and was shocked by the heart scan number of 3200. I always thought I was in good shape living on and working forty acres keeps me busy. If you can do it so can I 👍
I had triple bypass surgery 4 weeks ago today, they sent me home 3 days later. I’m still in pain, but you’re the biggest breath of fresh air I’ve come across Doc! I’ve got hope to get back to normal thanks to you. I start rehab on Monday. Thanks for your info.
Experience any hiccups?
No, I’m pretty much back to normal. I do have a bit of occasional weird feelings along the top of my incision, but I’m told that’s the nerves doing their healing thing. I’ve got the good to go from my cardiologist so I’m going to get back to donating blood. I’m at the 15 gallon mark and counting. Paying it forward.
@@patrickwade3150 What dd you do for rehab?
@B woodward The hospital has a cardiac rehab program where they start you on exercise machines while being monitored. It was 3 times a week along with some education on cardiac health. They start you out slow and build up your endurance. I think I was in the program about 7 weeks.
@@patrickwade3150 Good. Taoist Tai Chi will build a foundation. Later enter into high intensity.
i had a quadruple on oct 31 2019 7 days in hospital , got home and week later back to normal, only one hitch almost 4 yrs later i still have chest pains from lack of exercise, i guess , i was never offered or even knew about therapy , i can carry a 50 pound bag of deer food and thats my limit, i cant build muscle back in my chest .
but i see it this way , there are many folks out there worse off than me and god gave me a second chance to make my life right ,so with his guidance i am doing just that , much more pleasant than the first life
It's been less than 2 months since I had open heart surgery in which my Ascending aorta and aortic valve were replaced. My surgery was on 3/29 and I went home on April 1st (less than 4 days in hospital). 9 days after surgery I walked my first mile outside. I'm currently up to 5 miles a day at 4 mph. It took about 5 weeks to get back to the speed I was walking at prior to surgery. 14 days after surgery I was allowed to drive again. I currently only have a weight restriction of 15lbs till 12 weeks have passed (each surgeon has different timeframes on that one).
It took me six months before I could move around. I am still having issues 10 months. I think that has to do with my issues with the health industry in the US. Something really needs to be done about it.
I was 68 when I had a triple bypass 18 months ago. I was discharged on the 4th day. Went home and recovery was uneventful.
Had a triple bypass aged 74 never felt a thing ,no pain, up and about in 5 days-sometimes wonder if they did it.
Thank you
I was born with Tetralogy of Fallot, I’ve had two open heart surgeries with the second when I was 25 and for me it took a year to fully recover. I will have another one soon.
I am 72 years old and had triple bypass surgery when I was 49. I had a sever reaction to the anesthesia, and wound up being in the hospital for three weeks. When I was discharged, I was extremely weak and even had difficulty walking. It took me a good year to get back to almost normal. Since that time, I have had 8 stents put in (which was a piece of cake).
i had a triple bypass i just completed broad street run 10 miler after a yr of my surgery ..but the big part i was expected to experience was the mental part. getting over it in mind is tuff you will feel some slight nerve pain or discomfort and your mind will take you back to that event . so i would say is like ptsd but i always go back to where i was after surgery recover and where im at now to get threw the panic attack if im having one.
Thanks for watching and thanks for your comment.
Congrats getting through bypass surgery!
Thank you for pointing out about the lingering mental aspects of the experience - bypass surgery certainly is not easy on anyone!
God bless you in the days ahead.
Geezus I couldn’t imagine doing a lot of stuff 2 months Post-op. 3.5 weeks out and I tire easily (AV replacement and single bypass at age 52)
Would love to hear this doc’s opinion on why the radial artery is not used by more cardiac surgeons.
It tends to make the arm the radial is taken out of more nervous and twitchy, numb and less responsive when they harvest is what I was told. I play guitar and use my hands a lot in my hobbies and insisted they take the great S. vein from my left leg and the large mamoratory chest artery for the widow maker connection when I had triple bypass plus they clamped the part of the heart that causes a stroke sometimes when it forms a blood clot.
Thanks for the video,
I am 56 of age, had 5 bypasses and I am now on my 4th week after the surgery. I started walking after a week, was doing well, and when reached my 3 week, things went down considerably. I was doing 1 mile daily, now I can barely do 0.4 MIL and I get heart attack pain, and dizziness, so I am really not sure if it will come back to normal, or something is going on. Prior to my surgery, I was walking 3 miles daily and worked out (GYM) 5 days a week, until I had a heart attack, always ate very healthy and never smoked...go figure.
update?
Thanks. Got a bypass date June 7!!!
Thanks for your comment.
God bless you as go for operation on June 7!
I am a 49 year old general surgeon. My family has history of early MI and bad coronary disease. I had a calcium scoring 12 years ago which ranked in the 95%. I had mild hypertension and high cholesterol. I was placed on asa, fish oil, atorvastatin, and lisinopril. I have been watching diet and exercising regularly. I am overweight but not diabetic and like most surgeons don't get enough sleep and am a workaholic. I started having right sided chest pain a couple months ago with heavy exercise. Had an echo, stress test, and an angio last week. I was told by the interventionalist that the blockages were not amenable to stents. I have a 60% at the left main where the LCX comes off, 95% at the junction of the LM and LCX, a short segment 100% at the mid LCX (between OM1 and OM2), and a 90% at the proximal RCA. There is a 40% on the RCA after the AcM and a 55% at the RCA before the RAV. I am right dominant. They are recommending a triple bypass with the LIMA, RIMA, and SVG for the 3rd. I broke my left forearm as a teenager and have hardware in my left forearm, so they aren't doing a radial graft. I had the angio at the hospital where I trained. I had a thoracic surgeon I rotated with as a resident look at the angio and he agreed a bypass was the best solution. I hate the idea of taking 3 or 4 weeks off to recover. If it was you, would you try to find an interventionalist that would attempt stents? Or just bite the bullet and get the bypass?
Thanks for watching and thanks for your comment.
It's difficult for me to say what I would do in your exact situation. And of course I have not reviewed your films.
But in general, with a heavy burden of coronary disease like you have - that is to say, 3 vessels severely diseased and one of them 100% - CABG is considered a much better option rather than stents. Depending on the length of the LAD occlusion, it might not be possible to re-open it/place a stent; a short occlusion can sometimes be re-opened but a long occlusion is less likely. Even if the lesion were 99%, most cardiologists I know would refer the patient for CABG. At least for diabetic patients - and I realize you are not diabetic - many studies have shown a survival benefit of CABG over PCI. The data is so compelling in those studies that we usually follow the same treatment pattern for non-diabetic patients as well.
That being said, I'm sure you could find an interventional cardiologist willing to try. But I wouldn't recommend it. CABG (in general) can be expected to provide you with effective revascularization for many years, albeit at the cost of several weeks off work.
I think if I were facing a similar circumstance, I would opt for CABG. Of course. my problem would be - who could I possibly find to do it for me?!
Thanks and God bless and guide you.
@@jmarkpoolmd
Thank you. I updated the details on my original post, as when I posted the question yesterday, I was going off of memory. Today I have the angio report in front of me. I posted a picture of the angio report on one of the physician FB groups I belong to and asked opinions as well. The consensus was CABG with the primary issue being the 60% LM at the junction of the LM and LCX. The concern was blocking the LCX with a LM stent.
I met the surgeon after my angio last Friday and he was recommended to me by my friend/previous attending the thoracic surgeon. He said is as an amazing surgeon. I will put my trust in God for a good outcome and quick healing!
I appreciate your advice! God bless you, your hands, and your patients.
Had 6 bypasses at 50. Walking in less than 24 hours. Home in 3 days. Banging my wife after 10 days. Back to work in 7 weeks. No cardiac rehab. Smoked a J soon as I got home. Dr. Gregory Dedinski at Columbus Regional Health in Columbus Indiana is an awesome doctor. He stands by his work 100% and id recommend him to anyone. I wouldn't let anyone else cut on me except him.
Had my quadruple 3 yrs ago doing good but not as good as I want to be I get Fatigued when I Exert myself.
please share methods of preventing this in the first place, such as clean plant based diet on x number of days a week, no sweets, no alcohol, no smoking, no drinking, and most importantly not being stubborn and listening to your doctor. i know this might affect the surgeons income, but i think the tradeoff is worthwhile.
Nice video.
January 2019 I had a massive heart attack and lived through it, i did not even know I had it, the only symptom I had was an extreme stomach ache like a cramp very painful so I drove myself to the emergency room 20 miles away and while they were getting my vitals and I was filling out my paperwork sitting in the emergency room lobby chair they came and got me real fast and said you have had a severe heart attack in the last few hours.
I was 48 years old. 6’2, 205 pounds, never drank in my entire life, never smoke, and had a reasonably healthy diet. But those bad genes run on my dad side.
They shipped me from one hospital to a bigger hospital that night they went in and put two stents in all the while I was awake and the cardiac surgeon said tell your wife to be repaired you’re going into surgery 45 way bypass within the next 30 minutes.
He handed me off to a different cardiac surgeon and they put me in a CT scanner and said my heart was too swollen from the attack to do any surgery. So I had to stay in the hospital 11 days and they would not let me leave before the surgery. I believe that was harder than anything, because I work about seven days a week 112-15 hours a day most of the time with cattle, horses hay and ranch work.
On that 11th morning at 5 AM I had a 5 way bypass, that was a Monday morning. They released me from the hospital two days later that late Wednesday afternoon.
The only real problem I ever had was sleeping for the next few nights just because you could not get in the bed so I had to sleep in the chair for at least for five more days.
Exactly 3 weeks after the surgery I returned back to work, my chest really never hurt much other than just getting in and out of the chair or taking a shower for the first week or so.
On the sixth week from the surgery I crawled into my small private airplane for the first time in in 6 weeks and took off and flew around my place a few times and landed boy that felt good just to get up and get out of that funk of having that surgery behind you.
I can honestly say I never was tired or fatigued or any of that like most people say before the heart attack. I actually think I feel worse afterwards than I ever did before which is probably because of all of the statin drugs and cholesterol medicine they have me on today.
Wow! You have been through a lot.
Thanks for sharing and God bless you in the days ahead.
Get off the statins...all I take now is Rapatha, one injection every 2 weeks
Glad to hear you are doing ok! My dad just had a triple bypass 2 weeks ago. He’s 60 and a bit over weight but i truly believe this happened because if his genetic predisposition to heart conditions. I’m just very grateful he’s alive. My sister is only 16 and I’m 22. How long did it take for you to start feeling better after surgery? My dad also has said the worst part of this has been the affects the medications have on his body.
@@michaelafoley7512 Other than The blockages everything else was healthy luckily I didn’t lose any muscle mass from the heart.
I’m pretty sure they put him on Statin drugs, it takes a while for your body to get used to those, and they really never do.
Healed up pretty quick luckily I’m not too much overweight i’m about 6’1 220 pounds. I was back at work in two weeks. And within two months I would say I was at least 90 to 100%.
But like I say the worst part of that whole thing is being put on those drugs. But at least I’m on a lot lower dose nowadays.
Just glad they gave him the bypass before something worse happened.
When they harvested the blockages out they said they could tell by looking that it started when I was about 18 years old.
When heart disease runs in the family don’t let your youth fool you, your bad genes are already working in the background to block your arteries.
Brother I’m 48 yrs old myself, and just like you never drink, smoke , exercise and still had a heart attack a week ago. Best of wishes to you and plz text back , love to hear back from you
Hi. Great informative video. I had a triple bypass in early January 2020, I think I am doing fine now, but I really lost some cognitive abilities. I think I am only returning to my old self as of about a month ago. Is there information I can access that might explain what happened to me better? Also, because of he timing and Covid, I was unable to do any rehab. Now that things are clearing up Covid wise, should I try to rehab? Is it too late? I am still quite weak. Thanks again.
Thanks for your comment.
Glad to hear you made it thru your operation.
In terms of cognitive ability, it is reported that many patients experience some loss of cognitive abilities - such as memory - temporarily after bypass surgery. This usually resolves in time. In terms of a resource to better investigate this phenomenon for you in particular, I would recommend discussing with your surgeon or cardiologist.
I do think cardiac rehab could still help you in terms of strength and mobility, if you feel you have not yet returned to full strength. I would recommend calling your surgeon and seeking if he/she can arrange for cardiac rehab.
God bless you on your road to good health!
My husband had a quintuple bypass 4 month ago and he says his leg where they harvested the vein still hurts a lot. He said there’s a burning feeling sometimes.
I'm 64., had a quadruple 11/30/21 and this shit hurts still. Sleep is tough for me as I am a side sleeper. I hope this ends soon. My ticker feels much better and I can breathe normally. I haven't really pressed my endurance yet due to dome nerve complications down my leg which hurt.
i am 2 months after my triple bypass and this shit still hurts. I can't stand it. How long did it take for your chest pain to completely go away? Do you have any advice to speed up that pain from healing faster? I need this shit to go away already. Same with me, i'm a side sleeper. Might go to the hospital tonight as i keep getting chest pains too :(
I had a quadruple bypass last October of 2019 and I started to feel much better 2 weeks ago. It was a painful recovery for me, also got an infection in the sternum area and nerve pain in my chest. Hope never to go through that again.
I meant 2021.
I'm a 63 y/o female and I understand. My quad-bypass surgery was 11/17/2023. I am coming up on 6 mos. My incision area still hurts and even after rehab I am still weak, but worse, I'm experiencing panic attacks. I've been single a long time and always enjoyed being independent because I was strong, confident and now, I just want everything back to normal. Guess I am not as patient as I need to be. Thanks for sharing.
I’m 65 and had quadruple bypass surgery one month ago today. Although each day is a little bit better it’s still sore as hell. Getting plenty of exercise walking appetite is good resting sleeping fair. Look forward to 90 days of healing. Don’t sneeze.
Stamina improving. You forgot about coughing and sneezing and feels like chest pulls. I can walk about 1 mile to 2 miles no problem now.
Hi Doc, I am 75, I had a triple heart bypass on July 2021 my op went well and left hospital after 5 days.. I’m a type 1 diabetic, and have hypertension, both of these are controlled very well, however my concern is I’m having heart palpitations, I’m not bothered about the odd one or two, but they last over an hour or more ?
I’ve always had palpitations most of my life, but just the odd one or two in a day, then nothing for 3 or 4 days..
It’s been over a year since my surgery now, these palpitations are worrying me because of the length of time they last for ?
Any advice would be appreciated..
Thank you.
I am 73 years old and my BMI is 16.46 and weigh 100 pounds. All information is for. Morbidly obese people where can I get help?
I had a triple bypass and a leaky valve replacement .
I got have heart surgery replace mitral value and aorta I'm scared flipping out been putting it off long as I can I fell good but they say it needs done any feed back someone can give me
Hello sir Legs veins as grafts is good?
Is these are for atleast 15-20 years.
Hello sir I’ll be very glad to have a feedback from you !
my father had his surgery last 3 days ago he’s still in icu he woke up after 2 days amd half but he’s can’t stay awake for more than few seconds it seems very hard for him to stay awake for a bit longer could you please tell me anything regarding
Thanks for watching and thanks for your comment.
I don't know the details of your father's situation other than what you mentioned, so I can't really give much input on his particular case.
But it is fairly common for patients to sleep a lot in the first few days after heart surgery. Typically, after several days and especially when patients go home, their sleep patterns go back to what they were prior to operation.
Thanks and God bless your father as he recovers!
I have a question I hope you can answer. I had a quadruple bypass on the 12th of May 21, I have the normal pain and aches in the sternum but all in all I feel great. My wife is worried that the grafts will come apart if I walk to much. How bullet proof are the grafts? Can I raise my heart rate without fear? I am 56 years old and had no idea I even had a heart problem until March 17th. I know I need to give the sternum time .
Thanks for watching and thanks for your question.
Congrats on getting thru the toughest part of bypass surgery (the first few days) and doing well!
Generally speaking, the bypass grafts are nearly bullet-proof at this point. At least, it is exceedingly unlikely for the grafts to come apart. I can't say it is truly impossible but I have not even heard of that happening, to anyone within the heart surgery community.
Yes, you need to be careful with activity but only for your sternal bone healing. You don't want to strain the bone until it heals. But the bypass grafts will be fine.
So exercise away! And God bless your continued recovery.
i had cabg 4 at 56 years old it took about 10 months to get straight
I’m getting a quadruple bypass on the 15th. I’m more worried about my stroke and ability to remember everything.
Thanks for your comment.
Most patients feel nervous or worried prior to bypass surgery - that is to be expected. And as the surgeon I get worried if the patient is not at least a little bit nervous - since it makes me think they do not understand what is going on.
Of course I do not know the particulars of your case, but most patients have a risk of stroke of only about 1%. So strokes do not happen often and your risk is (presumably) low.
But I know it can still be worrisome.
God bless you on the 15th!
Sir l am 54 years and Dr refer me trible bypass surgery on 9.5.2022. but I am so worry and give me help thanking you
My dad had major heart attack and he survived but lvef went to 35 and four arteries was blocked 80-95%, he underwent bypass surgery about 10 days ago after bypass his lvef went to 30, he is much better now but I want to ask if lvef will improve or not?
I am so confused. I had quadruple bypass in April 2022 and by Augst 3 of the 4 grafts had closed and I had to have Stent put int. Just tried to go the gym just ride and bike and felt over heated and slight chest discomfort :(
Thanks for watching and thanks for your comment.
I don't know the particulars of your care other than what you have shared but I'm sorry to hear the bypass grafts have failed. They usually last many years. God willing, you can still have a good result and a good outcome.
God bless you today and in the days ahead!
i had a tripple done at 63 years old. i am an avid cyclist and in good shape. decent lifestyle and it got me anyway. My surgery was seven hours. Only arteries were used in the repair. (no veins from legs) I have had a long recovery. Sure, I was back to doing all kinds of things within two months, but I didn't feel strong enough to lift weights or vigorously exercise for almost a year. two years later, my ribs still do not feel like they are expanding enough to allow a hard breath when pushing it up the hills. Tow to three weeks recovery? Not so sure about that doc. That's for the couch potato who never pushes himself I guess.
Can a patient take a long-distance flight 6-7 months after bypass surgery?
Had a CABG x2 March 31. 3 1/2 months later I'm still sore
Surgeons always underestimate recovery time!
Thanks for your comment!
Fair enough! Surgeons like to exaggerate the number of patients they treat and usually underestimate how long it will take them to do an operation. They can also underestimate how long recovery will take, as you have observed!
It can be difficult to predict recovery, though, since each person may define the end point of recovery differently (no pain at all vs getting back to work vs able to exercise, etc.).
God bless you as you continue to recover!
Same here 3.23.22 having difficulties with pain in my left shoulder..good luck with recovery!
@@priscillahennessy802 I have experienced that too. They re-directed the vein in my left breast. The entire left side of my chest was numb for over a year. Still not what it was, and aches as the nerves regenerate. My biggest complaint is my sternum and ribs still ache or rainy days. And much pressure on my sternum hurts, like when a puppy tries to walk on my chest. Ouch!
But it does get better, or so I'm told. And we are still alive! My best to you, Priscilla.
@@jonsheets966 😳sure hope you feel better soon!!!!
Thanks!!
Hello doctor. I’m 32 years old and just discovered that I have an ASD a rare type that descend to inferior vena cava. I’m shaking from worrying because I’ve to do an open heart surgery, so doctor can I go back to normal life after this type of surgery I mean in a longer term can I be pregnant? And now I’m having a low blood pressure does that a sign of this problem? Thank you in advance
Thanks for your comment/question.
Sorry to hear about your recent diagnosis. I can't speak to your condition in particular, since i do not know any details other than what you have shared.
But, I would want to encourage you that although it is very scary to face heart surgery, there is no reason why you can't get back to a normal life after surgery. Most young patients such as yourself can expect to recover in a way that you can possibly become pregnant and safely carry your child to delivery. Of course, you would need to discuss with your surgeon and with your OB.
I'm not sure what to think of the low BP. I suppose it could be related to your ASD but my suspicion is that it is likely related to something else. Are you on any new medications? That would be my #1 guess.
Hope this helps.
God bless you!
Old School Raider
Hi Doctor, I hope that you can help me? I am a 53 year old male and type one insulin dependent Diabetic since I was 12. In May of last year I had a 5 cabg open heart surgery. I try to work out everyday. I go up and down a flight of stairs about 15-20 min 5-6 days a week and move around shadow boxing with ankle weights and a shoulder weight belt for about 60+ min everyday (my movement is limited but I am constantly moving during workouts- but I'm NOT pushing my heart to the limit as I don't feel my heart can take it). My question is that the leg that the artery was taken out of to repair my heart is weak almost like a dead leg, I still have feeling in the leg but I walk with a limp now and it's much harder to move that leg with any stability and force. Is there anything you can suggest I do or take to revive the strength in that leg?? Thank you for your time
Thanks for watching and thanks for your comment.
Sounds like overall you have recovered well from bypass surgery. Sorry to hear about the trouble with your leg, tho. I'm not sure what is going on with it. Is the leg ever strong? As in, does it get weak after you walk a distance or is it weak all the time, even when you first get out of bed in the morning?
If strong sometimes, it may be some impairment of blood flow into the leg. If it is always weak, then it is more likely nerve related. I would recommend letting your personal physician know and undergo a test or two to see what is the cause and if intervention can be undertaken.
God bless you!
@@jmarkpoolmd Thank you so much for your response Doctor. Yes it is weak all the time, I just moved and will follow up with my new physician. Thank you again Doctor! Happy New Year!!!
@@oldschoolraider7026 Hey which graft did they use leg veins????
My mother had a ASD open heart surgery. It's been 20 days now. She is feeling better but she says left hand shoulder upper side pain while deep breathing. Is it necessary to take immediate action. Please advise.
Thanks for watching and thanks for your comment.
I'm glad to hear your mother is doing well overall.
I'm not sure what is going on with her shoulder. Was her operation performed with an incision down the middle thru the bone or through an incision off to the side?
I am about to have triple bypass surgery, I am hoping to be able to drive after four weeks, which I am sure that I will be able to do, but my biggest worry is when can I go back to work? I don't do labor work but I do stand on my feet for a job, and I have also been working out for 21 years and play basketball regularly, usually doing both on the same days, after pace maker surgery my energy level took a big jump after one week, I went back to work two weeks later, started shooting basketball casually two weeks after that, and lifting weights after six weeks from leaving the hospital, and when I started working out, it was like I didn't miss a beat, I actually held myself back from doing more than I could have, so I recovered pretty well, but Pace Maker surgery is a minor surgery, it isn't that big of a deal.
Can someone tell me, in my situation, with working out for that many years and getting exercise regularly, is it possible that I can go back to work after six weeks? Even part time? Maybe this is a stupid question since you don't know me or my body. My biggest worry is the lost of income..
Thanks for watching and thanks for your comment.
I can't answer your question with great specificity since I don't know your particular medical issues but most of my patients are able to return to work after bypass surgery in 4-6 weeks, assuming they don't have to lift anything over 10 lbs.
So, yes, God willing, you will be back before 6 weeks.
God bless you and heal you!
@@jmarkpoolmd Thanks a lot, it's good to know that that is the case for some people and maybe I have some hope of returning to a normal life by six weeks, I know it's an estimate, but it gives me an idea. Thanks a lot.
@@jmarkpoolmd So, I had my surgery, and I am recovering at home, I never had any pain even after the surgery, no soreness - nothing!! I was damn lucky! They even took all of the needles on the right side of my body, including from my neck, out after only two days because my heart was beating well enough on it's own. I was so lucky! While I was in the hospital, I was able to walk 300 ft round trip one day, and 250 ft another day! Pretty good right! I was even able to stop using the Walker on my second day at home already! Still tire easily, but only have been home for five days. Anyways, the way that I am feeling, I think that I should be able to drive and work part time after four weeks - you were so right doctor. Spot on!! Thank you so much for the answers!!
Pain and discomfort still exists and I am a 61yo vegan having had a triple bypass 6 months ago
My triple by pass was 2 weeks. Still have Staples . On this coming Tues.the staples will be removed.. Still have pain.
My father went through a CABG last month... His platelets are High, haemoglobin is 10.3, and he gets jerks in bed when he tries to sleep. Please advise
Thanks for watching and thanks for taking time to comment.
I cannot comment on your father's condition directly, as I do not have enough information to provide an informed opinion.
However, I can say that a high platelet count is not usually a problem, unless the platelet count if over 1 million. Even then, an anti-platelet agent such as Aspirin is usually enough to treat the condition, known as thrombocytosis. If the platelet count is over 1M, I recommend seeking an opinion from his physician.
A hemoglobin of 10.3 is on the low side but not dramatically low.
I'm not sure about the jerking motions when he is going to sleep. It could be a normal motion associated with the earliest form of dreaming called a hypnic jerk or twitch. I have these myself sometimes, for instance if I am thinking about playing tennis as I fall asleep, I may move my arm as if to hit a ball.
God bless him as he recovers!
@@jmarkpoolmd Thankyou replying.. what are the key parameters to monitor post CABG. He is 66 years old. He has diabetes and BP too. the surgery took place almost a month ago.
Hey good morning sir thank you for the video I am 37 years old and I had open heart surgery to replace mechanical valve. The incision and the wound has healed nicely I don't have a lot of pain in there. For some weird reason I have pain in my right upper chest and my right arm shoulder neck and right upper back. Is that normal that these pains and aches will go away over time. I have marfan that's why they had to do the surgery.
I know when we get out of the hospital that has six to eight weeks but other patients who had had similar surgeries like mine tell me that usually complete recovery takes between 3 to 6 months and it depends on patients and in between that time they also had pains and aches.
So like you said in the video what people mean by normal what I'm asking is these pains and aches go away and they take longer to go away or should they also go away sooner
My surgeon told me that younger people tend to struggle more with pain just because their nerves are much younger and they're more sensitive
Thank you
Thanks for watching and thanks for your comment.
I'm glad to hear you are recovering well from your operation.
I agree that younger patients tend to have more pain and soreness than older patients.
I'm not sure why you would have pain localized to the right side in the areas described. Probably some strain or stress of the sternocostal joints - that is, where the ribs insert into the sternal bone. Do you have any numbness or tingling in your right hand or fingers?
God bless you as you continue to recover!
@@jmarkpoolmd after the surgery I did feed like the hands were tingling I had to shake them for the feeling you know how sometimes it feels like a muscle goes to sleep.
Also after the surgery the only way I could sleep was on the right side I am not sure if that has caused it because from the day I came home the only way I could sleep is on my right side
Is it true that full recovery could take 3 to 6 months because when I got out of the hospital they told me between six to eight weeks things should be back to normal
Also overall wound has healed the only issue is when I am laying flat it hurts and changing sides while laying really takes an effort and hurts. My question to you is are these pains and aches just normal after such a major surgery. They did a CT scan and x-ray blood work and everything was normal and they also did an ultrasound of the right side and the shoulder and stuff. So if there was an issue one of those tests would have showed something right
And yes the pain is only on the upper right chest armpit neck shoulder and upper back. I feel like a lot of times my right arm is really fatigued and is that nagging pain
Anyway thank you so much for your reply and I hope to recover soon I have three young kids if you could provide any other words of encouragement or feedback would really appreciate it thank you
I have extreme muscle pain in my pecs and upper traps; other than that my sternum is still sore. 12 weeks out.
Hii , how are you now? Even my dad have a similar type of pain but in left hand side and numbness in the finger is also there after 6 week of surgery, did you done anything for this pain or did it go away on its own?
3 months
Okay I have arthritis bursitis and then my body was walking in different directions and I thought it was my bursitis because it was raining and snowing and I called doctors office on Monday they told me come into office Tuesday morning and they order steroids and pharmacy told me it will not be ready until 6:00pm I was so painful problems I went home and then I started 😢 I cried myself to sleep and woke up and my daughter asked me where you're going I said I going to get my meds she said Mom no looked at time so I went back to sleep again and went pick up in morning Wednesday took the medicine like it said then Thursday did the same thing and done it Thursday night but didn't take it Friday morning just seating there waiting for my number be called turned My Head pain shot up from My right shoulder went over to the Left shoulder came back shot pain up to the right side of my jaw heard cracking sound I try to call for help but words didn't come out And I felt like My heart was bouncing from front to back felt like someone was pounding on back of chair I seen Gold arrow come from the side white spots and black spots didn't know what happened I went into a seizure for about 29mintures but the people said it seen likemore no body had right seconds i didnot know what happen fighter man said hi welcome back do you know where you're are I couldn't collect my thoughts right away i couldn't see right away they i asked did they called my name but i said number they asked how Long before the paramedics as i was coming to i felt someone rubbing my chest in circle and they had the box square box and now i have to go see a cardiology doctor and test mri show i dont have seziures I did have a few strokes in the past and they asked me if I know what tia attack i s yes i do what does it mean when the blood dont reach the brain
I'm 67 and was out walking an hour, a month after my triple bypass, however it still hurts a little when I cough or sneeze, it's been 12 weeks now, does anybody know how long it takes to be completely pain free again?
im 69,still play softball 4 days a week in 50 year old league . but, , i had quadruple bypass dec. 21st..2022, and just started rehab this week, around 10 weeks out. still get some pain doing certain things but doc. says i should be back to playing ball about 4 months after surgery..my 77 year old brother had same surgery and was pain free within about 2 1/2 months..
Did you ever have shortness of breathe my dad is 66 and he is waking bathing himself and all except he is still short of breathe at times
That's individual.
@@jennifermartinez-uw2wh he should tell his cardiologist. Is he overweight? Is he doing too much too soon?
@@eileenwatt8283 I believe he was moving faster than he should have it’s been 3 months and he is all over the place driving just as if it never happened
Hi
If a patient developes Afib after bypass, how long does it last or does it become a chronic condition? Thanks
Thanks for watching and thanks for your question.
If a pt did not have afib prior to bypass, there is around a 90% chance that the afib will resolve by 3 months after surgery. So most patients will have the afib go away. Some patients (ballpark 10%) will have the afib persist and thus turn into a chronic condition.
Cindy, I had open heart surgery on April 1st 2021. 2 days after I got out of the hospital I had AFib. Never had it before my surgery, anyway my surgeon put me on a prescription for 30 days. I can't recall what it was but it was a high dose for 10 days than a normal dose for 20 days. I haven't had AFib again since than. Anyway hope this helps and good luck!
@@richarddodds3772 Thanks for your reply! Does Apo-Metoprolol sound familiar?
I have question..if patient allow use cellphone or not?
Thanks for watching and thanks for your question.
Do you mean can the patient use a cellphone while in hospital? Yes. At my hospital, the patient can use his or her cellphone almost any time, except in the operating room, of course. The ICU and step-down areas generally allow use of cellphone.
Thanks and God bless!
I wish I had been warned that some people (like me) will get better after the CABG but, even after eighteen months they may still get an odd day in which they are, unaccountably, too fatigued to do anything. This doesn't mean the operation didn't work or that there is something wrong. It's just to do with being 73 not 23 and it's part of being alive.
I just had open heart surgery to replace mechanical valve. Was told bone will heal in 4-6 weeks and by 6-8 weeks should be back to normal. I am in my 8th week and still have pain especially when laying and trying to change sides
Speaking with patients who actually went through open heart surgeries I was told that the more realistic recovery time is 3-6 months and during that time there will be pains and aches. I am 37 years old so I guess we just all heal differently
The time doctors give us to recover is just an average and some may recover in few weeks while others it takes longer
I just hope this pain goes away soon. This surgery is as much mental health related as physical
@@dilwalecricket Hi, looks like you too were not warned look out, heart surgery is EMOTIONAL. You talk about mental health but to be honest what helped me most was when a nursing friend explained that many totally sane patients are overwhelmed by EMOTION after CABG. Successful, prosperous men would burst into floods of tears and be unnecessarily ashamed. I have cried often since the surgery and questioned my life which I never used to. It's getting less as time goes by. I don't put it down to mental ill health but to the heart truly being the seat of our emotions. It got broken. Hello!
@@Kiwi403 its been 7 months since my CABG and no one told me about the emotional stages that I am dealing with!!
Still have pains in my chest towards my left collar bone..doc says diabetics sometimes heal slower..so ready to feel like ME again..Thanks for the information!!
@@priscillahennessy802 Hi Priscilla, I really wish every Dr would tell CABG patients that there is a spectrum for recovery, a timeline, and everyone is in a different place along it and that's OK. Some people are at one end where they bounce back and start training for a marathon after six weeks (yes, I read about one.) At the other end are people like me who two and a half years after the CABG are still more emotional than they were before it and still tired. But alive! Alive! And thanking God for that. Then there are all the people in between. Relax....follow your doctor's instructions but also be kind to yourself...and give yourself time (((Priscilla)))
@@Kiwi403 Thank you so very much!! Yes, we are Alive and. I praise God for that blessing everyday!!! Hope you as well as others get well very soon!!!
Sir please help my father had a bypass surgery and he is still in hospital bedroom going to discharge tomorrow but he is getting illusions,speaking anything and little bit confused i am worried please tell me doctor how much time it require to get back at normal stage
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Sorry to hear about your father's confusion. There could be many potential causes for confusion after heart surgery. It could be from narcotic pain medicine, could be from unfamiliar surroundings and poor sleep over several days, it could be from the operation and anesthetic. Or a combination of all the above.
Usually, the confusion subsides over several days. Most of my patients are not confused when we send them home. Some mild confusion may take a couple of weeks to resolve. If he is not back to normal by 2-3 weeks, I'd be sure to take him to see the surgeon at that point and he might need additional evaluation.
But most of the time the confusion will go away.
God bless you both as he recovers!
Thank u sir and same with illusion also
I have 2 weeks since my bypass, I too was illusion When I was in hospital. Seems it has gone now.
They gave me so many meds I could believe I lived through the meds! I was loopy and very dependent on my 2 grown kids. The meds clear out after a while. Took me by surprise how common that is. God bless you and your father.
I was due a bypass but the surgeon discovered I didn’t have a human heart. He said it had been harvested years ago and replaced with a sheep heart with pig valves. I have no scars to suggest this was true. The hardest thing to take on board was he wouldn’t operate on me and referred me to a vet
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Very funny...
I guess there is at least one jackass in every aspect of life.
bullshit
Took about 18 months for me to recover. Widow maker and 2 other arteries were from 75% to 90% blocked with other little blocks in other places. Was getting weaker and weaker and could not breathe good. I had to have triple bypass and did not feel right for about this 18 month length of time. Did not even get my confidence back for about 6 to 9 months. EF went up from 30% up to 45% in this length of time as the heart cells that were dormant and starved for blood came back to life again and then I started to feel like a human again. I could breathe and sleep without being propped up on 2 or 3 pillows again. Now I have to keep my EF from going down again with 4 to 5 different drugs and keep busy walking, working at my hobbies or something, going shopping at places like Walmart and watch my eating and salt as much as possible. Fingers crossed and hope to see another 10 years, but whatever it is Im going to relish every minute of the time I got left.!
Do not forget the psychological recovery! This can be more of an issue than the physical recovery.
Cant hear you
It is possible to bypass an 89 year old person. she has angioplasty before
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Yes, it is possible to perform bypass surgery on an 89 year old. The oldest patients I have performed bypass on were both 94 years old at the time.
I consider the age just a number - that is, the level of activity and mental acuity of the patient are more important than age per se. So, I have turned down 60 year old patients who were frail and I have done surgery on 90 year olds.
The risks should be reviewed on a case-by-case basis with surgeon and patient, but in general, the risk for elderly patients is not considerably higher, in terms of death. Rather, the risk of a prolonged recovery or impairment of quality of life is higher.
Altogether, elderly patients can safely undergo cardiac operation such as bypass in certain cases.
Thanks and God bless!
@@jmarkpoolmd thank you very much.
I am 88 not going to do it.
can't hear him
What to do if you experience really bad hiccups?
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Hiccups can be very annoying for patients after surgery.
Medically speaking, a hiccup or hiccough is an involuntary contraction of the diaphragm against a closed glottis.
So, often, hiccups are due to inflammation of the diaphragm, which can happen after surgery.
I'm not aware of a reliable technique to cause hiccups to resolve. There are old wives tales such as drink cold water while holding your breath or have someone scare you. But these are not really medically valid. Chlorpromazine is a medication that has been used for hiccups, though I do not usually recommend it for my patients.
For most people, hiccups are self-limited and will resolve on their own.
But I know that doesn't help in the moment when hiccups are bad!
God bless you in this journey of life!
You will only heal at the speed your body allows you to...There are no short cuts with a sternotomy!
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I just found out I need open heart bypass surgery I'm scared of dying, I'm 63 and this is mind blowing, 😢
I had a quadruple bypass surgery almost five years ago. I was 55 at the time. The first three weeks were hell, no apitite couldn't drink anything, the original Gatorade and chick ramen kept me alive. Once I got passed that, things got significantly better. Was back to work on light duty in a month and full duty after 3 months. Was back power lifting at six months. You just got to get off your butt and walk and stay active to build strength and fight the depression. Its not an easy road! I wouldn't say I was fully healed tho, for about a year and a half.