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Has anyone had this experience?  I am 8 weeks post cabg and starting to feel like I may be able to get back to "living" instead of "recovering" before too long.  Start cardiac rehab tomorrow.  But I think I have a protruding wire and another one that is trying to come through the skin.   When I read online that a protruding wire requires surgery with typically general anesthesia-- and so it will require more "recovering"

'.  (I would love to get back in the swimming pool for swmming groups).  This hit me hard when I read this and I believe it has thrown me into the depression that I have read attacks so many cabg patients.  I would really like to hear from anyone who has had this experience.  I have an appointment with the surgeon's office Friday.  Best to you all-- (And, it all gets better, it really does).

Has anyone had this experience?  I am 8 weeks post cabg and starting to feel like I may be able to get back to "living" instead of "recovering" before too long.  Start cardiac rehab tomorrow.  But I think I have a protruding wire and another one that is trying to come through the skin.   When I read online that a protruding wire requires surgery with typically general anesthesia-- and so it will require more "recovering"

'.  (I would love to get back in the swimming pool for swmming groups).  This hit me hard when I read this and I believe it has thrown me into the depression that I have read attacks so many cabg patients.  I would really like to hear from anyone who has had this experience.  I have an appointment with the surgeon's office Friday.  Best to you all-- (And, it all gets better, it really does).

Has anyone had this experience?  I am 8 weeks post cabg and starting to feel like I may be able to get back to "living" instead of "recovering" before too long.  Start cardiac rehab tomorrow.  But I think I have a protruding wire and another one that is trying to come through the skin.   When I read online that a protruding wire requires surgery with typically general anesthesia-- and so it will require more "recovering"

'.  (I would love to get back in the swimming pool for swmming groups).  This hit me hard when I read this and I believe it has thrown me into the depression that I have read attacks so many cabg patients.  I would really like to hear from anyone who has had this experience.  I have an appointment with the surgeon's office Friday.  Best to you all-- (And, it all gets better, it really does).

Whatever you do for your wire, be sure to get to cardiac rehab when recommended by your Doc. Those who do rehab have much better outcomes.

Has anyone had this experience?  I am 8 weeks post cabg and starting to feel like I may be able to get back to "living" instead of "recovering" before too long.  Start cardiac rehab tomorrow.  But I think I have a protruding wire and another one that is trying to come through the skin.   When I read online that a protruding wire requires surgery with typically general anesthesia-- and so it will require more "recovering"

'.  (I would love to get back in the swimming pool for swmming groups).  This hit me hard when I read this and I believe it has thrown me into the depression that I have read attacks so many cabg patients.  I would really like to hear from anyone who has had this experience.  I have an appointment with the surgeon's office Friday.  Best to you all-- (And, it all gets better, it really does).

Has anyone had this experience?  I am 8 weeks post cabg and starting to feel like I may be able to get back to "living" instead of "recovering" before too long.  Start cardiac rehab tomorrow.  But I think I have a protruding wire and another one that is trying to come through the skin.   When I read online that a protruding wire requires surgery with typically general anesthesia-- and so it will require more "recovering"

'.  (I would love to get back in the swimming pool for swmming groups).  This hit me hard when I read this and I believe it has thrown me into the depression that I have read attacks so many cabg patients.  I would really like to hear from anyone who has had this experience.  I have an appointment with the surgeon's office Friday.  Best to you all-- (And, it all gets better, it really does).

For anyone interested-- It seems that what I thought might be a wire protruding through the skin is a stitch!  And it will likely dissolve by itself--great news.

Also, I am told that if a wire does try to protrude through the skin there would be a lot of pain.  Big difference.

Has anyone had this experience?  I am 8 weeks post cabg and starting to feel like I may be able to get back to "living" instead of "recovering" before too long.  Start cardiac rehab tomorrow.  But I think I have a protruding wire and another one that is trying to come through the skin.   When I read online that a protruding wire requires surgery with typically general anesthesia-- and so it will require more "recovering"

'.  (I would love to get back in the swimming pool for swmming groups).  This hit me hard when I read this and I believe it has thrown me into the depression that I have read attacks so many cabg patients.  I would really like to hear from anyone who has had this experience.  I have an appointment with the surgeon's office Friday.  Best to you all-- (And, it all gets better, it really does).

Good news... that no doubt warded off your concerns quickly.

For anyone interested-- It seems that what I thought might be a wire protruding through the skin is a stitch!  And it will likely dissolve by itself--great news.

Also, I am told that if a wire does try to protrude through the skin there would be a lot of pain.  Big difference.

Has anyone had this experience?  I am 8 weeks post cabg and starting to feel like I may be able to get back to "living" instead of "recovering" before too long.  Start cardiac rehab tomorrow.  But I think I have a protruding wire and another one that is trying to come through the skin.   When I read online that a protruding wire requires surgery with typically general anesthesia-- and so it will require more "recovering"

'.  (I would love to get back in the swimming pool for swmming groups).  This hit me hard when I read this and I believe it has thrown me into the depression that I have read attacks so many cabg patients.  I would really like to hear from anyone who has had this experience.  I have an appointment with the surgeon's office Friday.  Best to you all-- (And, it all gets better, it really does).

Oh I'm so glad to hear it's only a stitch!  Thank you for the update!  

Take care,

Good news... that no doubt warded off your concerns quickly.

For anyone interested-- It seems that what I thought might be a wire protruding through the skin is a stitch!  And it will likely dissolve by itself--great news.

Also, I am told that if a wire does try to protrude through the skin there would be a lot of pain.  Big difference.

Has anyone had this experience?  I am 8 weeks post cabg and starting to feel like I may be able to get back to "living" instead of "recovering" before too long.  Start cardiac rehab tomorrow.  But I think I have a protruding wire and another one that is trying to come through the skin.   When I read online that a protruding wire requires surgery with typically general anesthesia-- and so it will require more "recovering"

'.  (I would love to get back in the swimming pool for swmming groups).  This hit me hard when I read this and I believe it has thrown me into the depression that I have read attacks so many cabg patients.  I would really like to hear from anyone who has had this experience.  I have an appointment with the surgeon's office Friday.  Best to you all-- (And, it all gets better, it really does).