Post Surgery Update

Don McCombs

Don McCombs

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Grumpy asked me to post an update on how things are going after my bypass surgery, so here goes.

Since I came home from the hospital a week ago today, I have seen a noticeable improvement every day. Thursday, my wife drove me into town for a much needed haircut. Friday we went grocery shopping and I pushed the cart around with no adverse results. The incision pain has been manageable from the beginning, but I experience less pain each day. I'm only using the medication first thing in the morning to help loosen things up and at night to help with getting sleep. I hope to be able to start cardiac rehab this coming week or the next. The weather hasn't been conducive to getting outside and walking, so my muscle tone and pulmonary capacity is still a little diminished. Beyond that, I feel just fine and have not had much trouble sleeping or getting around. I'm anxious for warmer weather, so I can get outside more.

If anyone has any curiousity questions about the procedure, just ask. :D
 
Good news Don! I certainly am looking forward to warmer weather as well, I had much rather play in the dirt than in the snow. Sounds as if you are doing all the right things, just keep them up and maybe you will be better than new in no time. Pete
 
Don:

Nice to know that you are recuperating nicely. No Heart Pillow? Do you go walking in the malls? That is where they told us to go in Dec 04.. too cold to walk outside especially for a cardiac patient... so I had to walk a klick per day in the mall. Had to start at 30 mins and work my way up to a 15 min klick.. took about 2 weeks. Had to walk holding the pillow against my chest to ensure that the wires didn't break.

How is the coughing? Does it still illicit a groan or two :?: :roll: :( :!:

Keep up the good work.. it gets easier every day.. pretty soon it will just be a memory.. a sharp one, but a memory nonetheless... :shock: :? :D
 
Don McCombs":1pb7clm8 said:
Rudi,

No pillow. They gave me a bear. Sir Koff-A-Lot. Same technique, different tool. He does help with the coughing.

http://www.muffinenterprises.com/sir_koffalot.asp

Unfortunately, the closest thing we have to an indoor mall is the Walmart. That's why I'm anxious to get the cardiac rehab started.
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Don:

Pillow, Bear.. same thing.. yours is cuter than my Pillow...

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but I can tell you I sure was glad they sent me home with mine. When I had the abdominal surgery 3 months later.. the pillow became my best friend..

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I hope you can get walking soon and get into Cardiac Rehab. If they have the track and pool for after the incision heals, you will be well ahead of the races. Em's and my prayers or with you both.. Be well my friend, looking forward to that Brat in September.. (+)
 
Glad to hear Don Maybe i ought to get a cub bear.Less costly than the women i've been with. :? :? Kevin not to many malls around there
 
Way to go Don. You are just like BD & Podge a Trooper. Both of you just listen to the doctor & your better half's. Both are very important.
Jeff
 
Don:

Glad to hear you are healing up. I appreciate the comments, suggestions and wisdom you dispense. I have learned from you. Thank you.
 
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