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side effects of surgery
Jul 30th, 2008 at 10:32pm
 
hi again

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


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Re:  side effects of surgery
Reply #1 - Aug 1st, 2008 at 6:49am
 
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...
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Re:  side effects of surgery
Reply #2 - Aug 1st, 2008 at 3:38pm
 
Hi Chinaya,

Hope all is well with you and your hubby.  ;Grin  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.  Wink  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

Take care,
Shan
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