My Open-Heart Triple Bypass Recovery - The First Four Weeks

In this video, I share my first 4 weeks after open-heart bypass surgery (CABGx3) — the highs, lows, and everything in between.

Whether you're preparing for surgery yourself or supporting a loved one, I hope this helps you feel more informed and less alone. If you’ve had heart surgery or are preparing for one, I’d love to hear about your experience in the comments.

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Link to my video about Surgery Day:
   • I Had Open-Heart Surgery at 36 – Triple By...  

And what I did to Prep:
   • How I Prepared for My Open-Heart, Triple B...  

Timestamps
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:22 - reminder that everyone heals differently
00:01:27 - quick recap, shower, fever
00:01:50 - central air install for recovery, warm temps not advisable
00:02:48 - bathroom
00:03:20 - walk to the 2nd floor, out of breath
00:03:54 - shower preparation routine
00:04:50 - slow showers, chest tube incision healing
00:06:09 - drying up, everything felt heavy, how drying hair
00:07:07 - walking down the stairs
00:07:40 - recliner setup
00:08:28 - night routine, fragmented sleep for 3-4 weeks, discomfort
00:09:50 - more about my frustrations, set realistic expectations
00:11:38 - family support
00:12:15 - low blood pressure
00:13:30 - first follow-up with cardiologist, decreased bp meds
00:14:50 - I keep forgetting to talk about my heart pillow
00:15:30 - low stamina, advisable to walk around
00:15:53 - congestion for over a month
00:16:11 - right side of body had more pain
00:16:56 - clicking noise on right clavicle
00:17:11 - my coughing method
00:18:30 - ending

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