Anyone else have surgery on the 8th? I would love to have a surgery partner. I am so scared right now. My mother knows 2 people personally who died from bypass, 10-15 years ago. I didn't tell her until last weekend because I knew that she would be negative. I am 52 years old and want to live to see my grandchildren. I need to stop reading the internet and seeing horror stories! My husband, children, and best friend are supportive. I know she is scared for me, but I really need to be positive right now.

I'm out of surgery and one day post op. I'm sore and have gas pain when I try to drink but otherwise doing well. I am keeping everything down and should be home tomorrow.

I am 1 day post op also. Having severe gas pains in my chest area. Hoping to go home tomorrow though

Same here... Gas pains but going home tomorrow

Edited December 10, 201411 yr by Willy63

I came home yesterday and wasn't in too much pain. This morning, though...WHAMO! I am in crazy pain! I'm also running a low grade fever. Is that normal?

Pinky588, I'm in the Dallas area. Had my surgery at Baylor Plano.

Bring saline, bio teen chap stick. They were a great help to me. I'm recovering and stayed with my diet like a flea on a blue tick coonhound! Walk walk walk the walk some more. Sipping is key also. You guys and dolls know this but I'm proof that it can be done. Peace to you all !

I came home yesterday and wasn't in too much pain. This morning, though...WHAMO! I am in crazy pain! I'm also running a low grade fever. Is that normal?

call your doctor. That is how I was on day 4 and ended up with and infection.

Yikes! That's no good. I just thought it was my body trying to heal itself. Is this worth an after hours call, or can it wait until the morning?

Edited December 10, 201411 yr by ChronicJam