Need good vibes from you guys.

[zanana1]

I have to have a second heart bypass surgery in six days. One of my grafts from my first surgery is blocked and giving me chest pain. I've had all the tests.
I'm sure there must be people here who have a "zipper". Maybe someone call tell me if they've had a second surgery and how it went. It's higher risk than the first one. I was 38 then and I'm 64 now. I have alot of scarring.

I haven't let on to anyone that I'm scared, but somehow, I can tell you.

Good vibes and advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

[Arkansas Granny]

1. I will keep you in my thoughts. I hope you have a speedy recovery.

[CurtEastPoint]

2. We are with you. Warm thoughts.

[japple]

3. Sending positive energies and hoping

that your surgery is successful. Blessings and peace to you.

[pinboy3niner]

4. Best wishes for your surgery

I think it's actually easier to be taken into the hospital with traumatic injuries than to have to voluntarily go in for necessary major surgery. Especially when you have that lead time to worry.

Hang in there, and we'll see you on the other side of the Recovery Room.

[Surya Gayatri]

5. Good luck and courage, zanana. You'll do fine. Medicine has made

enormous strides since you had your first operation 25 years ago.

Meditate on what you'll be able to do afterwards, the joy of living you can look forward to.

[yellerpup]

6. All good vibes!

Best wishes for a good surgery and a complete and speedy healing. You are loved.

[Ferretherder]

7. I'm not gonna lie, I'd be scared, too! But,...

...you, me, and a bunch of other DU'ers can do this!
We're with you, Z!

[Duval]

8. Good vibes coming your way, zanana1

You'll be in my heart and prayers, as well as your doctors.

[zanana1]

9. Thanks so much, guys.

It makes me feel a little better to know I have your support.

[gademocrat7]

10. Sending you good vibes..

[Dustlawyer]

11. My dad had two different re-do's that went just fine.

You will be ok, the technology is much better than when he had his many years ago.

[Jitter65]

12. Good vibes and positive thoughts. My 77 year old aunt had two bypasses (3 years apart).

She turned 89 on May 8 this year. She is doing fine just slowing down with walking because of a previous stroke. So, up with the positive thoughts!

[sinkingfeeling]

13. Wishing you the best.

[TonyPDX]

14. Sending you wishes for strength and a speedy recovery. n/t

[annabanana]

15. Let some of those around you know.. you could use an

"in person" hug.

[cate94]

16. Keeping you in my thoughts.

Good vibes and good luck.

[lovemydog]

17. Best of luck to you zanana1.

It's okay to be scared. Maybe tell some loved ones too.

[Paka]

18. Sending good vibes,

from one who has mostly dealt with traumatic events requiring hospital care. I didn't have time to be scared, but it's okay to be scared.

Wishing you well!

[Moostache]

19. Best wishes and pulling for a quick recovery for you...

Be sure to come back after and let us know you're doing well...

[zanana1]

61. I'll definitely come back after.

You'll all want to know what your good vibes did!

[MrMickeysMom]

20. A lot of things have changed surgically over these years...

I will think POSITIVELY, but meanwhile, you may or may not know that routes opening up (zipper) for the coronary arteries have become minimally invasive, therefore, less chance to require the re-opening of that same area. Maybe you have had this discussion with the surgeon?

As always, ask questions, and do all they tell you. No doubt, you are a good patient. The cardiac rehab may follow, where you'll be able to strengthen yourself. Procedure-wise, you should be okay.

Let us know how you are and know that we wish you speedy recovery. As a respiratory therapist, be sure you cough and deep breath, even if you don't want to. Again... listen to the team there are your team here cheers you on!

[zanana1]

33. Thanks for that info.

I did talk to my cardiothoracic surgeon in the hospital. He explained some things to me. I told him I had a DNR, because I don't want to be vegetable. He eased my mind on that score. I have to rescind my DNR for the surgery because they'll be right there if something goes wrong and they'll be able to "revive" me in a short time.
It feels so good to be able to talk about it. My husband is very concerned and I keep telling him all the optimistic things, while leaving out the "risky" part. He worries enough.
Thanks again.

[Phentex]

21. Good vibes to you...

I look forward to your update when you are able to post again. Wish you a speedy recovery.

[mountain grammy]

22. Wishing you the best..

My father in law had two, his second when he was 70. He lived to be 91.

[denvine]

23. Good vibes coming your way!

Wishing you a completely successful surgery and a speedy recovery!

[LaydeeBug]

24. Surround zanana1 with healing light and the greatest vibes. nt

[malthaussen]

25. Best vibes I know:

-- Mal

[zanana1]

35. Thanks for that.

It was great in more ways than one. Great music, great spirit.

[Babel_17]

26. Wishing you a quick in and out (both the surgery and hospital stay)

Good vibes to you!

[PoliticAverse]

27. Best wishes to you! n/t

[femmocrat]

28. Sending you best vibes and all good thoughts.

Focus on how great you are going to feel as soon as you recover!

[ejbr]

29. Good vibes

[mgardener]

30. Good thoughts

Have had 6 back surgeries.
Positive thinking and think about the future.
Know it will be tough but you WILL get through it!

[Bernardo de La Paz]

31. It's ok to be scared. Being brave is rising above fear, not denying fear.

Heal deeply and heal well.

[kentuck]

32. Faith can be a very good medicine..

And is a good ally to fight the fear and anxiety. Good vibes to you.

[greatlaurel]

34. Good luck and hang in there.

I know someone who had 4 successful bypass surgeries and have a cousin who had a second bypass which went very well just a year ago.

I also have a close relative who just had a valve replaced and he did great. I think you will be pleased how quickly you will be back on your feet. The techniques to get patients to heal more quickly and out of the hospital have improved immensely since your first surgery.

Looking forward to hearing from you asap after the surgery.

All the best,

great laurel

[geardaddy]

36. Sending you healing vibes zanana1

[hamsterjill]

37. Wishing you all the best!

Sending good vibes and prayers.

It's perfectly normal and natural to be fearful of the unknown. It's going to be okay.

[glinda]

38. Good vibes coming your way and cyber hugging also.

[herding cats]

39. You'll be in my thoughts.

Please accept my wishes for a successful and uneventful surgery. Followed by a quick recovery and many healthy years to follow!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

40. My best vibes to you, my dear zanana!

It IS scary but I feel strongly that you will be fine!



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[HeiressofBickworth]

41. I'm recovering now from triple bypass

Haven't been on DU for a while. Best wishes for your successful surgery. Take all the pain pills offered. It makes even the light exercises they want you to do possible. And especially do the breathing exercises to keep your lungs clear.

We'll be here waiting for you.

[pinboy3niner]

43. Best wishes for your continued recovery

[zanana1]

55. Feel better, Heiress!

Here I am, feeling sorry for myself when you're recuperating from a 3X!

Thank you for your support and I will take the pain meds.

[passiveporcupine]

42. I know it's scary

But sometimes we don't have a choice. I wish there was some way to make it easier.

I am pulling for you...wishing you a successful surgery and quick recovery.

[Fla Dem]

44. Zanana you will come through with flying colors.

64 is not old anymore. Best wishes for a seedy recovery!

[zanana1]

56. Puppy pictures always cheer me up.

Thanks!

[Worried senior]

45. Good luck to you.

I think they have come a long way with many surgeries so you should do well.

[redwitch]

46. Good vibes and a prayer or two if that's ok.

They will unblock you and you will be so much better soon!

[zanana1]

58. I'm not religious but...

I never refuse a prayer. I say "thank you".

[shenmue]

47. Hugs

[840high]

48. Prayers on the way.

[BlancheSplanchnik]

49. We are with you!

[ancianita]

50. My husband got his zipper when he was 69 with a quadruple bypass operation. The

survival probability is around 90 percent.

Being scared is normal. Being scarred is complicated. Remember that the U.S. is the cardio surgery capital of the world, and if you trust your hospital, you can feel pretty confident.

He spent two days to stabilize in IC, then was moved to a room, walked to the chair and door in another 24 hours and then down the halls in longer and longer times 'til he was released.

If you qualify for Medicare, hospitals give you a visiting nurse at home, with diet help, a chest toy which helps breathing and other good stuff. I can't tell you how this country loves nurses. They are saints.

He had a commonly experienced heart relapse two months later. Taken immediately to the hospital, they double checked his healing, heart strength, etc., installed both a small two-inch combined defibrillator and pacemaker under his skin near his left shoulder, a procedure that took less than an hour.

He's been on an even health keel ever since. Walks regularly and does yoga now.

You can get a long term look at how they'll care for you and how you care for yourself.

Please keep us posted. All best hopes and wishes to you.

[zanana1]

59. thanks for telling me about your husband's experience.

It makes me hopeful.

[ancianita]

64. I'm glad, and you have reason to be.

[Jack Rabbit]

51. ( )

[felix_numinous]

52. If this sounds like a good idea

load an ipod with your favorite music and stock up on audio tapes and stories, this is how I got through chemo nights of waking/sleeping. It helped me have good dreams.

[zanana1]

60. Sorry about the chemo.

I hope you're doing much better now.

[felix_numinous]

62. Five years

and counting, thank you. Good luck and good vibes for your big day

[lunatica]

53. Hugs!

[pnwmom]

54. I haven't had that particular surgery

but I had a different one last year. One good thing: medicine has advanced in the decades between your first surgery and now. So even though you're older, they know more now, too.

Good luck!

[Tikki]

57. Strong waves of good vibes your way....

The Tikkis

[BigBearJohn]

63. My prayers and good vibes are heading your way. Keeping a positive attitude is half the battle.

[DrewFlorida]

65. Best wishes for a safe proceedure and a speedy recovery!

[denbot]

66. Here's some vibes for you

Best wishes too.

[Ilsa]

67. Sending prayers and good vibes for you and

Your family and the team.

[Coventina]

68. Hugs and healing wishes!!!!!

[NNadir]

69. Here. Have my very best vibes. I'm sure it will go well.

[reign88]

70. Good luck

Nothing at all to be ashamed of in being scared of something like that. I know I would be, and I can't imagine any human with a working brain wouldn't be.

You've done it once though, what's one more time in the show right?

Keep positive and hang in there, positive vibes coming your way.

[ReRe]

71. zanana1... you're going to get through this.

Don't be afraid. I send you tons of vibes. Tons.

[niyad]

72. lots of good vibes and energies to you. it is okay to be scared, and to admit it.

just remember that your du family is here for you.

[Loki]

73. I completely understand your anxiety and your fears.

That is a completely normal reaction to this kind of surgery. Take some comfort in knowing how far cardiology and cardiac surgery has come in the years since you had your first bypass. The surgical techniques, the pre-and post-op care, even the medications and the recovery times have come so far that it's amazing to those of us who have been close to the medical field. You will be in competent hands during your surgery and afterwards during your recovery. There is a lot of positive energy out there, both here and in the people that will be taking care of you. Let that give you some comfort and give us a shout back here to let us know how it went. Expect we will be hearing from you very soon.

[midnight]

74. Sending you lots of good vibes Zanana.

[Person 2713]

75. Stay strong.They can do so much these days compared to the era of your first

[avaistheone1]

76. I agree faith and your attitude are the most important things.

Keep family and friends close if you can. They can help the healing process.

Prayers and positive wishes for a healthy and speedy recovery.

[mahina]

77. Incoming good vibes, healing sunshine, lots of aloha.

Can do, zanana1! Can do.

[noiretextatique]

78. Sending you 10000000 tons of good vibes

[Pharaoh]

79. sending love

go get um zanana1

[ZombieHorde]

80. I wish you health and love.

[zanana1]

81. I never thought I'd get 80 replies.

I've never even met any of you, but I'm feeling so comforted by my DU family right now. If I despair during any part of this medical procedure, I'll think of you all and your kind and supportive words.

I can't say "thank you" enough. My heart is full.