Is bypass surgery a 1 time thing?

[spencer3111]

I had a heart attack and triple bypass 16 years ago. A stroke 8 years ago. I have high blood pressure and high cholestoral. I am in good shape . My problem is my genetics. All 10 of my aunts and uncles, grandparents and mother all passed away in their late 40's or early 50's.All from heart disease or stroke. My father is 75 and has had bypass surgey and now has a pacemaker. I take 7 different medications for my problem. I have been diagnosed with
Atherosclerosis . The surgeon who performed my bypass said I would be back. 16 years seems like a long time and I'm concerned that I may have problems again. Just wanted to know if anybody has gone longer than 16 years after  bypass surgery and if they have had any complications since. My understanding is that the veins used in bypass surgery have a tendency to get blocked again. Am I worrying for no reason?

Thanks

[ed34]

Bypass surgery limitations are based on a number of factors. First off, you only have so many arteries/veins that the surgeon can harvest and use. Once used, that's it. If stents are in an artery which have blocked, then there is no way to graft onto that area. If a bypass fails early (mine lasted 3 months) then you are considered intolerant of bypass.
If you are suffering such severe pain a year after surgery, then something obviously isn't right and investigation is required. It could be that one of the sternum wires inserted to hold your sternum together while it mends has snapped. It could be many things and tests are required. There is no need to suffer the pain, they should be able to determine the cause.

[carl1966]

I had quad by pass on January 1st 2013 , i am now getting server upper leg pain . I have been doctors and hospital and i have concluded that there is no answer and thats how it is . Can any one help because it reducing me to tears with the pain even