hi again

i wanted to ask everyone  what  your side effects were after surgery?


chinaya

hmm.. swelling and bruising obviously. and an extreme lack of balance after the first one, i used a walking stick for about a month, which helped. oh and  slept about 16-18 hrs a day often, for a while...

Hi Chinaya,

Hope all is well with you and your hubby.  ;;D  From what I can remember, after surgery, I had a minor bruise, and experienced some pain after surgery.  Just like Emily, I remember having to practice walking again.  I had a physical therapist visit me everyday at the hospital to gradually increase my ability to walk further distances/practice going up and down stairs, etc.  I used a walker to help me keep my balance.  This took about a week or so--right before I was released from the hospital.  Being that I flew out of state for my surgery, I stayed for an additional week at a hotel to recover and had my staples removed before returning home.  

Anyway, I'm sure your being there is making all the difference in the world with his healing process.  ;)  Being that he had surgeries on both sides, he may have a longer recovery than those of us who had surgeries on one side.  How long was his 2nd surgery?  My double by-pass and EDAS was about 6 hrs.  

I also remember having an MRI after my surgery and EEG test when I returned to Hawaii as well, so he tests may be ordered for him.

Nonetheless, he is in great care, and I believe he made the right decision to have the surgery!  I will continue to keep you both in my prayers.  [smiley=hug.gif]

Take care,
Shan