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triple bypass recovery

by blondy08061, May 20, 2007 12:00AM
I had my surgery 8 months ago at 52. Went to the ER thinking it was a bad case of indigestion and had bypass surgery after the cath showed 3 blockages. My mother had her first bypass surgery at 52 also. She's now deceased after complications from a stent procedure.  I did cardiac rehab, somelife style changes but am still very tired and still haven't returned to a 40 hr. work week. My six month check-up was great. Did good on the stress test, blood work good,doppler sonogram good. I am taking cholestrol and hypertension meds. What could it be??  If I'm getting more blood to my heart why don't I have more energy?
My only other complaint is that my sternum aches when it's going to rain or if I work or play to hard in my garden.

Anyone else have this?

Member Comments (2)

by jim62, May 21, 2007 12:00AM
To: blondy
Sounds perfectly normal to me.

by anacyde, May 21, 2007 12:00AM
How's your activity level?  It's normal to expect some deconditioning after going through a bypass surgery, even for quite some time.  Is depression or anxiety a factor?  That can drain people.  

I'm glad your testing looked good and that you're doing well.
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