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padfun

(1,927 posts)
Thu May 21, 2026, 07:25 AM 16 hrs ago

Open Heart Surgery Ii

I made it guys. I will be in ICU for 2 days then 5 in regular,. I only needed 3 bypasses, not 5. 22 hours and they have me sitting in a chair for 2 hours or more. I am still wired up.

Thanks for all your support in the other thread.

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Open Heart Surgery Ii (Original Post) padfun 16 hrs ago OP
Great to hear! You've come out the other side and things will only get better. Vinca 16 hrs ago #1
So good to hear. Continuing vibes for your swift and complete niyad 15 hrs ago #2
Great! Glad that you feel well enough to check livetohike 15 hrs ago #3
And it's been only 20 hours since they finished padfun 13 hrs ago #33
Amazing and awesome. hamsterjill 15 hrs ago #4
Wonderful news! Grim Chieftain 15 hrs ago #5
Excellent malaise 15 hrs ago #6
Am so glad mgardener 15 hrs ago #7
Great news! Sending you healing happy vibes! ms liberty 15 hrs ago #8
L'chaim! dupagelib 15 hrs ago #9
That's wonderful PadFun, JMCKUSICK 15 hrs ago #10
Wow. You get seven days to recoup? OldBaldy1701E 15 hrs ago #11
Thanks padfun 14 hrs ago #25
Glad to hear! Alice Kramden 15 hrs ago #12
good markie 15 hrs ago #13
Excellent news! Congrats! SheltieLover 15 hrs ago #14
So happy to hear it! Laurelin 15 hrs ago #15
Great news! Heal well and grow stronger. Efilroft Sul 14 hrs ago #16
I am glad you are doing well. murielm99 14 hrs ago #17
Healing 🫂 to you and your family. mwmisses4289 14 hrs ago #18
So glad to hear it! Richluu 14 hrs ago #19
Wishing you a speedy recovery. sinkingfeeling 14 hrs ago #20
Congrats! You are now in the recovery phase! Hurrah! MLAA 14 hrs ago #21
Thanks. I'll buy a new one. padfun 14 hrs ago #22
Hooray for you! You made it! raging moderate 14 hrs ago #23
They're really good Docs. padfun 14 hrs ago #28
Sending strength and a hug, padfun. democrank 14 hrs ago #24
❤️ underpants 14 hrs ago #26
Wonderful!! A speedy recovery for you!!! PCIntern 14 hrs ago #27
I missed the other thread MustLoveBeagles 14 hrs ago #29
welcome to the zipper club! Cobalt Violet 14 hrs ago #30
Zipper club. I like it. padfun 13 hrs ago #34
Wonderful! All the best and keep us posted on your recovery. appalachiablue 14 hrs ago #31
Congrats. Just found out this am that it appears I need an open heart procedure to alleviate a complication. NoMoreRepugs 13 hrs ago #32
Keep us informed padfun 13 hrs ago #37
Great news! That you are posting so soon after major surgery like that is amazing Jersey Devil 13 hrs ago #35
Yeah. It's been only 20 hours. I'm surprised too padfun 13 hrs ago #39
I can hear you now..... DFW 13 hrs ago #36
Wonderful news! Hope22 13 hrs ago #38
Excellent! Prayed for your quick recovery. Joinfortmill 13 hrs ago #40
Woot! eggplant 13 hrs ago #41
WOW! peggysue2 12 hrs ago #42
Told you, You Got This. S/V Loner 10 hrs ago #43
Thank goodness. LoisB 10 hrs ago #44
Good to read this. Better days ahead irisblue 10 hrs ago #45
Congrats and enjoy! wolfie001 10 hrs ago #46
Here's to a smooth recovery! nt TBF 9 hrs ago #47
Cheers! BaronChocula 9 hrs ago #48
Welcome back. May you heal quickly. Marie Marie 9 hrs ago #49
Great news and you sound in good spirits. Nevilledog 9 hrs ago #50
That's good to hear, padfun! calimary 8 hrs ago #51
Congrats! Enjoy your rebuilt engine dalton99a 8 hrs ago #52
Good news! FemDemERA 7 hrs ago #53
Awesome IbogaProject 7 hrs ago #54
Congratulations padfun ❤️ keep your heart pillow handy 💚 Clouds Passing 5 hrs ago #55
Happy Healing! mountain grammy 4 hrs ago #56
💐💐💐 blm 51 min ago #57
that's wonderful! i'm really happy for you. orleans 13 min ago #58

niyad

(134,056 posts)
2. So good to hear. Continuing vibes for your swift and complete
Thu May 21, 2026, 07:38 AM
15 hrs ago

recovery and healing.

padfun

(1,927 posts)
33. And it's been only 20 hours since they finished
Thu May 21, 2026, 09:55 AM
13 hrs ago

And no pain since they got me on some opiate.

hamsterjill

(17,765 posts)
4. Amazing and awesome.
Thu May 21, 2026, 07:43 AM
15 hrs ago

So glad you are now on the other side of this. May your recovery be easy, swift and complete!!!

dupagelib

(171 posts)
9. L'chaim!
Thu May 21, 2026, 07:56 AM
15 hrs ago

To life!

I'd tell you a joke but laughing might be painful. I owe you one. A speedy and painless recovery.

JMCKUSICK

(6,623 posts)
10. That's wonderful PadFun,
Thu May 21, 2026, 07:57 AM
15 hrs ago

Take your time, and it sounds like there's some emotional stuff going on.

I had the same intense feelings of gratitude after I woke up the second day.

God Speed PadFun.

OldBaldy1701E

(11,566 posts)
11. Wow. You get seven days to recoup?
Thu May 21, 2026, 07:59 AM
15 hrs ago

They kicked my poor ass out the door on the fifth day!

Congrats on your successful operation!

Again!!

MLAA

(19,801 posts)
21. Congrats! You are now in the recovery phase! Hurrah!
Thu May 21, 2026, 08:51 AM
14 hrs ago

Here’s a great book to help you take care of that newly improved heart ❤️. If you are interested and have any trouble getting it DM me and I’ll get you a copy. All the best!

Here it is from a used book site. Prices low but shipping usually adds another $5 or so.

https://www.alibris.com/Prevent-and-Reverse-Heart-Disease-The-Revolutionary-Scientifically-Proven-Nutrition-Based-Cure-Caldwell-B-Esselstyn/book/29842567?matches=303

raging moderate

(4,635 posts)
23. Hooray for you! You made it!
Thu May 21, 2026, 09:03 AM
14 hrs ago

You sound strong and smart and victorious!

PS Also, hooray for your doctors and nurses!

democrank

(12,681 posts)
24. Sending strength and a hug, padfun.
Thu May 21, 2026, 09:04 AM
14 hrs ago

So glad you’re on the other side of the surgery. Take good care.

MustLoveBeagles

(17,316 posts)
29. I missed the other thread
Thu May 21, 2026, 09:15 AM
14 hrs ago

Glad you're on the mend and the two other bypasses weren't needed. Sending you a virtual hug and healing vibes.

NoMoreRepugs

(12,234 posts)
32. Congrats. Just found out this am that it appears I need an open heart procedure to alleviate a complication.
Thu May 21, 2026, 09:51 AM
13 hrs ago

Will be monitoring your progress and recovery journey. All my best.

Jersey Devil

(10,859 posts)
35. Great news! That you are posting so soon after major surgery like that is amazing
Thu May 21, 2026, 09:57 AM
13 hrs ago

Happy you are recovering so fast!

DFW

(60,461 posts)
36. I can hear you now.....
Thu May 21, 2026, 09:58 AM
13 hrs ago

I thought I could, I thought I could, I thought I could, I thought I could, I thought I could,...........

peggysue2

(12,602 posts)
42. WOW!
Thu May 21, 2026, 11:29 AM
12 hrs ago

Twenty-two hours in surgery and they have you sitting up in a chair?

Impressive.

May the wind be at your back from here on out.



Nevilledog

(55,140 posts)
50. Great news and you sound in good spirits.
Thu May 21, 2026, 02:13 PM
9 hrs ago

Listen to the medical folks and don't do too much too soon. So glad to hear you're on the mend.

IbogaProject

(6,076 posts)
54. Awesome
Thu May 21, 2026, 04:00 PM
7 hrs ago

Great to hear. Remember slow and steady on the increase in effort. Vitamin C to improve blood vessel healing.

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