lots of prayers please...

itzme91 · 12-08-2006, 08:30 PM

have posted on some of the other forums but want to post here too.I am scheduled for heart bypass surgery Wed dec 13

I am so scared.I had stents and a cutting balloon in Aug I have had heartburn eversince

Doc says one possibly more bypasses.Thanks!

CarolynF · 12-08-2006, 08:33 PM

What's your first name? I'll add you to my list..The good news is that doctors
do these all the time..and the Great Physician is really in charge!!!

court613 · 12-08-2006, 08:34 PM

Everything will be okay...

itzme91 · 12-08-2006, 08:37 PM

fist name is Angelia

WildflowerMama · 12-08-2006, 08:46 PM

Lots of prayers coming your way!

monees lc · 12-08-2006, 09:30 PM

We touch and agree that the great physician has it all under control.

birdlady · 12-08-2006, 09:34 PM

All for you and a quick recovery.

Teresa123 · 12-08-2006, 09:35 PM

and

silentkate · 12-08-2006, 09:58 PM

xfatchik · 12-08-2006, 10:11 PM

hope everything works out for you.

mlmagic · 12-08-2006, 10:27 PM

I will pray for you Angelia

Remember, anything you face today...God is already there. Try not to be afraid, trust Him...He knows best.

walkingwoman · 12-08-2006, 10:38 PM

Sending up prayers and hugs for you.

Denise85 · 12-08-2006, 11:20 PM

mobykat · 12-08-2006, 11:29 PM

sending prayers for you ..best wishes

alabama sunshine · 12-08-2006, 11:57 PM

My_Sharona · 12-09-2006, 12:08 AM

Best wishes

Just4Me · 12-09-2006, 12:25 AM

Father, I pray you cover Angelia with your Peace as she faces this surgery. Please guide her doctors' hands with your wisdom and knowledge. Please ease her worrying and protect her from harm. In Jesus' name I pray this.

God's Peace!! He's in control.

Zhak · 12-09-2006, 01:09 AM

praying for you, Angelia.. and a speedy recovery.

sugarfreeone · 12-09-2006, 01:16 AM

You are in my thoughts and prayers Angelia.....Do not be afraid, HE will be with you through it all!

Kat

mamachi · 12-09-2006, 03:33 AM

Shirlgirl · 12-09-2006, 06:04 AM

for you and hope for a speedy recovery

FatCat · 12-09-2006, 06:19 AM

I just had it done in September, 5 bypasses in total. I was very scared also, afraid of the pain, inability to take care of myself for a time afterwards, of having to depend on others until I recuperated.

It was a breeze for me.

Very little pain (except when you cough, but they'll show you how to minimize that) and I had no problems taking care of myself. I was easily tired out at first, but I got stronger everyday. You'll be fine in a couple weeks.

I'm back to work now, with some restrictions that will be removed after Jan.1st. But that is because of the nature of my job. I can't lift anything heavier than 25#, and I'm restricted to no more than an 8 hour work day.

They won't let you drive for a while (4 weeks in my case). That is because of the surgery. They don't want you to get into an accident, they don't want you being hit in the chest with a deploying air bag. You can imagine that would cause a lot of pain and other problems.

I spent a week in the hospital, but that was longer than usual. I was up and walking the next day after they pulled the drain tubes out. Yes, I felt weak and used a walker at first. Didn't got far, just around the ICU was all. But it felt good to be unhooked from the monitors and to get out of bed.

I'm not going to tell you 'don't worry, they do this every day'. Yep, they do. But YOU don't do this every day. And that was the point I made to them also. Having my chest split open like a dead deer isn't something I normally have done, ya know?

Like I said, I had very little pain. I didn't even use all of my vicondin that they sent home with me. I have 2 little cuts in my leg about 2" long where they removed veins for grafting, and those caused me no pain at all. I'm a wuss when it comes to pain, and I'd tell you the truth if I had any.

Good luck. Everything will be fine, I promise.

Pam in TX · 12-09-2006, 06:32 AM

Prayers for you Angela......... Have peace knwoing that so many are praying for you....

FatCat very nice post..... was going to post something similar.... My FIL(70 yrs old) had a quad in August... He did have some problem with nausea after eating for a while, but the dr said that is fairly normal..... He also did a cardiac rehab (went to exercise) for about 8 wks..... Now he is doing very well, in fact has started back playing golf....

telemetrynurse · 12-09-2006, 09:16 AM

I worked with cardiac bypass patients for years, as a nurse. You will do GREAT!

Quote:

Very little pain (except when you cough, but they'll show you how to minimize that) and I had no problems taking care of myself. I was easily tired out at first, but I got stronger everyday. You'll be fine in a couple weeks.

That is SO true....most patients have very little pain. Just make sure you follow the post-op instructions carefully (activity and breathing exercises).

Feel free to PM me if you have an questions or concerns and I will try to help you.

Best wishes

bybs54 · 12-09-2006, 12:17 PM

heading your way....

itzme91 · 12-09-2006, 05:41 PM

Thanks everyone i really am a mess today.Still covered in a rash and seems to keep getting worse... knew I could depend on everyone here.

um_ahmad · 12-09-2006, 05:46 PM

I pray for you, Everything will be ok

.

12-08-2006, 08:30 PM	#1
itzme91 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SE Kentucky Posts: 64 Gallery: itzme91 Stats: 198/138/125 WOE: just watching my carbs	lots of prayers please... have posted on some of the other forums but want to post here too.I am scheduled for heart bypass surgery Wed dec 13 I am so scared.I had stents and a cutting balloon in Aug I have had heartburn eversince Doc says one possibly more bypasses.Thanks!

12-08-2006, 10:27 PM	#11
mlmagic Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 391 Gallery: mlmagic Stats: Goal...THIS YEAR! 160...(5'8) WOE: SBD/organic Start Date: 2004/off&on never quit!	I will pray for you Angelia Remember, anything you face today...God is already there. Try not to be afraid, trust Him...He knows best. Last edited by mlmagic : 12-08-2006 at 10:28 PM.

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FatCat Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 4,413 Gallery: FatCat WOE: Atkins Start Date: Oct. '99	I just had it done in September, 5 bypasses in total. I was very scared also, afraid of the pain, inability to take care of myself for a time afterwards, of having to depend on others until I recuperated. It was a breeze for me. Very little pain (except when you cough, but they'll show you how to minimize that) and I had no problems taking care of myself. I was easily tired out at first, but I got stronger everyday. You'll be fine in a couple weeks. I'm back to work now, with some restrictions that will be removed after Jan.1st. But that is because of the nature of my job. I can't lift anything heavier than 25#, and I'm restricted to no more than an 8 hour work day. They won't let you drive for a while (4 weeks in my case). That is because of the surgery. They don't want you to get into an accident, they don't want you being hit in the chest with a deploying air bag. You can imagine that would cause a lot of pain and other problems. I spent a week in the hospital, but that was longer than usual. I was up and walking the next day after they pulled the drain tubes out. Yes, I felt weak and used a walker at first. Didn't got far, just around the ICU was all. But it felt good to be unhooked from the monitors and to get out of bed. I'm not going to tell you 'don't worry, they do this every day'. Yep, they do. But YOU don't do this every day. And that was the point I made to them also. Having my chest split open like a dead deer isn't something I normally have done, ya know? Like I said, I had very little pain. I didn't even use all of my vicondin that they sent home with me. I have 2 little cuts in my leg about 2" long where they removed veins for grafting, and those caused me no pain at all. I'm a wuss when it comes to pain, and I'd tell you the truth if I had any. Good luck. Everything will be fine, I promise.

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itzme91 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SE Kentucky Posts: 64 Gallery: itzme91 Stats: 198/138/125 WOE: just watching my carbs	Thanks everyone i really am a mess today.Still covered in a rash and seems to keep getting worse... knew I could depend on everyone here.

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um_ahmad Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: detroit Posts: 381 Gallery: um_ahmad Stats: Pregnant:) WOE: woe Start Date: feb 2006	I pray for you, Everything will be ok .