Hi Godwin...
I'm at once a rookie and a veteran when it comes to heart matters having had an open heart bypass surgery three weeks ago. I'm innately curious and throughout this experience I have done volumes of reading of material from both medical and personal sources. I'll share some of it with you.
My perception of open heart surgery is that they have made great strides in recent years of reducing the danger. There's a large and coordinated team at work during and after the procedure, with each team member highly trained in their specific area. And in the ICU and during the hospital stay they watch you like a hawk. It was probably a little easier for me because I have no fear of death because of my faith but my sense is that the odds that you will be OK are very much on your side. I think the current mortality rate is 1% or so. Also, I've been surprised at how manageable the pain is. I have unfortunately had the occasion to deal with a lot of pain in my life and in my experience this one is not that bad. Plus mobility is good. At this stage, two weeks out, I move freely around the house without the movement causing pain.
It is a big time procedure no doubt and the first maybe 3-4 days in the hospital are no fun. You don't get much sleep as they are always coming in and out for a variety of reasons. But things improve quickly.
I'm looking forward to feeling better, having more energy, and losing the anxiety that I could die at any moment. For me it was well worth it. I'm sure you will feel the same way. Soldier on my friend.
Best regards,
John
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John Audette
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Audette Collection
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Original Message:
Sent: 02-25-2022 11:56
From: Godwin Wong
Subject: Worried About Bypass
Hello I am new member. I live in Darien Illinois.
I had stents and first heart attack over 20 years ago . I know the horror stories of bypass surgery and fear of death from another heart attack for all those years to the present.
Now for all those years, I have tried Chelation IV which seemed to work for two decades but perhaps I was wrong.
Recently got echo stress test and they found abnormal reading. I also know I had some blockages but I was able to live a normal life and activities for all those years. It appears it is catching up with me.
Now it seems I will be getting bypass surgery. Will I die? How much pain will I endure? How long is my rehab? Depression and hallucinations on top of this?
These were all reasonsI wanted to avoid. Tell me I will be okay. I know you have survived. Please reassure me I will too. Thank you.
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Godwin Wong
Darien IL
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