Have not experienced it myself, but have been in the OR for a few and taken care of patients post-op in the CV ICU. The first few days are rough with chest tubes and pain, but they will keep her comfortable. Of course recovery is different for everyone, but the fact they caught the issues now and are able to fix them her outlook is much better. It's important that she follows doctor's orders after she's released and follow up as directed.
I know it's a tough time for family members of patients right now, but I'm sure her nurses & doctor will keep you informed.
Have not experienced it myself, but have been in the OR for a few and taken care of patients post-op in the CV ICU. The first few days are rough with chest tubes and pain, but they will keep her comfortable. Of course recovery is different for everyone, but the fact they caught the issues now and are able to fix them her outlook is much better. It's important that she follows doctor's orders after she's released and follow up as directed.
I know it's a tough time for family members of patients right now, but I'm sure her nurses & doctor will keep you informed.
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Thanks everyone, her icu nurse just called and told us she was tolerating being off a ventilator and is semi lucid
The power of prayer and the wonderful nurses have been very helpful to deal with the day
I had my aortic valve replaced, but no CABG done a year ago next month. I have an idea of what she is going through. The first couple of days are rough, but after she gets up and starts walking it gets better each day, especially when they start taking all the tubes out. She is on the other side of it now and she will do great.
Prayers for her and you too!
Grits
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