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AncientOfDays

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83. I've been there

Sun May 17, 2026, 01:32 AM

7 hrs ago

though mine was just a double bypass. Recovery didn't take long - but they don't let you lift anything heavier than a spoon for awhile - while your chest heals. getting out of chairs will be a challenge (you can't use your arms) Sign up for Cardiac Rehab if available (they have you exercise while wearing monitors)

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Open Heart Surgery [View all] padfun 20 hrs ago OP

Good Luck! Botany 20 hrs ago #1

Best of luck! GentryDixon 20 hrs ago #2

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Wishing you a smooth surgery and a quick recovery. OGBuzz 20 hrs ago #4

Holding positive thoughts for you and your surgical team. livetohike 20 hrs ago #5

All the best for you. May all the technical staff & surgeons find easy workin surgery irisblue 20 hrs ago #6

Sending good vibes malaise 20 hrs ago #7

Here's hoping it goes very well for you Dave says 20 hrs ago #8

Wishing you a successful surgery and... Spazito 20 hrs ago #9

God Speed PadFun, JMCKUSICK 20 hrs ago #10

Thanks padfun 19 hrs ago #24

So sorry to hear that - sending mvd 20 hrs ago #11

Best of luck and have a speedy recovery! PCIntern 20 hrs ago #12

We are with you, padfun! Grim Chieftain 20 hrs ago #13

Best wishes IbogaProject 20 hrs ago #14

Wishing you lots of luck! Maybe this was the heart attack that saved your life. femmedem 20 hrs ago #15

I was scheduled for the surgery padfun 19 hrs ago #25

Damn. You were so close. femmedem 14 hrs ago #71

Good luck. I had two open heart surgeries and I'm doing great. You will too. OLDMDDEM 19 hrs ago #16

Thanks padfun 19 hrs ago #26

Good Luck☘️ spanone 19 hrs ago #17

all the best to you markie 19 hrs ago #18

All the best!... MiHale 19 hrs ago #19

Thanks padfun 19 hrs ago #28

Best of luck to you. greatauntoftriplets 19 hrs ago #20

Healing vibes on the way to you! SheltieLover 19 hrs ago #21

Vibes for easy and successful procedure, and swift and complete niyad 19 hrs ago #22

You got this... S/V Loner 19 hrs ago #23

Thanks padfun 19 hrs ago #29

Ahhh. mercuryblues 19 hrs ago #27

Doc said same thing padfun 19 hrs ago #30

Good luck on your rerouting! BaronChocula 19 hrs ago #31

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Wishing you luck and more.. mountain grammy 19 hrs ago #33

Hang in there. I've observed CABG surgery, and it's rough stuff, Ilsa 19 hrs ago #34

Wishing you all the best. hamsterjill 19 hrs ago #35

All the healing vibes headed your way. Nevilledog 19 hrs ago #36

Wishing you the best possible outcome and a speedy return to Marie Marie 19 hrs ago #37

All my very best vibes to you, my dear padfun! CaliforniaPeggy 19 hrs ago #38

Will do. Thanks padfun 17 hrs ago #60

Oof! Iggo 19 hrs ago #39

Wishing you healing! yardwork 19 hrs ago #40

Good luck LetMyPeopleVote 18 hrs ago #41

Sending best wishes, good vibes and kharma your way padfun. KPN 18 hrs ago #42

Best of luck! Looking forward to hear everything bluestarone 18 hrs ago #43

Sending blessings of healing to you Wicked Blue 18 hrs ago #44

Peace. cachukis 18 hrs ago #45

Sounds like you are lucky KT2000 18 hrs ago #46

May the angels of The Universe guide the surgeon's hands and keep vigil over LoisB 18 hrs ago #47

Good luck! Laurelin 18 hrs ago #48

May the Force be with you... 70sEraVet 18 hrs ago #49

Sending Healing Angels! Richluu 18 hrs ago #50

Get better soon. multigraincracker 18 hrs ago #51

I asked for a second opinion padfun 17 hrs ago #54

Best wishes to you Alice Kramden 17 hrs ago #52

Good luck! Catlady123 17 hrs ago #53

Wow - that's not the way you want to spend a weekend or two or three. My dad had a quadruple bypass and Vinca 17 hrs ago #55

Good Health to you gilligan 17 hrs ago #56

Sending you all my best wishes. StevieM 17 hrs ago #57

Good luck! Kid Berwyn 17 hrs ago #58

Wishing you a successful surgery and recovery journey! 10 Turtle Day 17 hrs ago #59

Wishing for you the best outcome. GoodRaisin 17 hrs ago #61

Sending healing vibe, padfun... Trueblue Texan 15 hrs ago #62

Best of luck to you! And here's to a speedy recovery. Maraya1969 15 hrs ago #63

Best of luck canetoad 15 hrs ago #64

Wishing you the best and sending healing vibes. I'm sorry you need the suegery, but they have highplainsdem 15 hrs ago #65

You have a few days to practice your sternal precautions. Ask for the pillow and Maru Kitteh 15 hrs ago #66

Wishing you much luck blue_jay 15 hrs ago #67

Much good luck and healing energy padfun 🍀💚 Clouds Passing 14 hrs ago #68

Sorry to hear that. Welcome to the zipper club. Liberal In Texas 14 hrs ago #69

Thanks padfun 9 hrs ago #79

All the best! You've got this! Keep us informed when you can ❤️ MLAA 14 hrs ago #70

Looking forward to your post that says all went well and you Scrivener7 13 hrs ago #72

wishing you well and peaceful recovery TNNurse 12 hrs ago #73

Good luck Figarosmom 11 hrs ago #74

Best of luck to you, padfun debm55 11 hrs ago #75

Wishing you a speedy recovery, padfun. democrank 11 hrs ago #76

Good luck MustLoveBeagles 10 hrs ago #77

Best wishes, padfun Bayard 10 hrs ago #78

Take care 💖 blogslug 9 hrs ago #80

Get better! Eko 8 hrs ago #81

Sending Prayers for your surgery and recovery ms.pamela 7 hrs ago #82

I've been there AncientOfDays 7 hrs ago #83

Thanks. Love your name. padfun 6 hrs ago #84

Sending healing vibes and lots of luck! HeartsCanHope 5 hrs ago #85

Hey, if Bill Clinton can do it, so can you! DFW 5 hrs ago #86

Good luck to you. Keep friends and family close by, if you can. It helps. eppur_se_muova 2 hrs ago #87

Good Luck! OldBaldy1701E 1 hr ago #88