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Hi Lin,
I went through traditional CABG in 94. I was in hospital 7 days and for the next week they wanted me close in case of problems. Through my ex-wife's connections, I was able to stay in a dorm affiliated with the hospital, complete with a shuttle to take me to rehab. Also had visiting nurse come in every day - good idea.
Something the docs don't tell you but more than half of us zipper chests experienced hallucinations from the powerful painkillers - not a sign of any problem and they go away eventually.
The prohibition on driving is partly to give the chest cut time to heal and partly because of the mental aftereffects of the meds and the surgery. There are also bans on other activities which involve arms or chest. (eg no swimming, no bicycle riding(probably excessive) . Fresh out of the hospital, I got milk in quarts rather than half gallons because it hurt.
Many grocery stores will deliver,some you can order of web.
There is a moribund heart email group [email protected]. It has been very helpful to me; but one post a month nowdays. If you're interested, I can find out how to join. A newbie will stir up all of us old timers to tell war stories(and provide useful information).
Please contact me if I can provide more info.
Pat
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