Thread: Bypass Surgery

Well I had triple bypass surgery a little less than 10 weeks ago. I am far ahead on recovery of what they tell me and am wondering who else here has had it?

How long did it take you to start lifting for muscle groups like chest, back, etc?
How long back to compound movements?
How long to well get back to normal?
What meds do you take?
Have long did it take to get back to pre bypass levels.

I had no idea. Glad you are on the road to recovery!

Welcome back; glad your are doing better than expected.

When will you be able to train again?

Originally Posted by theKurp

WTF?!!

Seriously, the best to you in your recovery.

[Still trying to wrap my head around this given your age and the physical shape you're in.]

Ditto! Good luck, bro.

Originally Posted by -=FLEX=-

Welcome back; glad your are doing better than expected.

When will you be able to train again?

They told me 6 months to a year before I can get back to what I call training. I have been doing a lot of cardio.

Originally Posted by socket

Damn! I was wonder why you hadn't been posting around here.

I don't know anything about bypass surgery other than I don't want it.... or any other surgery.

But man I am glad you are back together again.

What led to this? I mean, did you just go in for check up and they found out you were clogged up, or did you have a heart attack, or what?

I thought I had a pinched nerve in my neck it was bothering me for about 2 weeks. I had two heart attacks and I didnt even know it. I went in when I had the second one the next day cause to be honest I cut most of my finger off when I was a kid and this hurt a ton worse. No pain in my chest. No numbness in my arms. I was getting sever pain in my jaw, neck and head. I thought I was going in to talk about a pinch nerve. Next thing I knew was in hospital and they would not let me leave. Told me need quad bypass. Happened so fast I didnt have much time to even think about it.

Originally Posted by bustasinclair

Holy hell! I'm shocked

Hope recovery goes well, John. You have family history of heart health issues?

Yes my grandmother died at 42 heart attack, uncle 38 I think, aunt had triple bypass at 28 her son at 33. My brother had heart attack at 35 and a pacemaker put in at 40. We have family hypercholsterol. My brother was on lipitor since he was 18 and it didnt do much to save him. Two of my other brothers are at high risk.

Me and my brother who is 40 got asked to be in a medical study at UM starting in January. I guess something like 1 in 20,000 people have this and 25% of those people will die of a heart attack before the age of 55. I was told the new drugs work much better than what is out there. So hope it works. I really hate the side effects of the drugs I am taking. Plaxiv, zetia, coreg and lipitor. I feel tired and sluggish. Also they are making me gain weight and not good weight. I think it is the coreg that does it. It also makes my already low blood pressure insanely low. Like 90/50 is my normal rate now.

We have been wondering where the Mythie ran off too! Had no idea about the surgery. Wishing you a speedy recovery Myth.

Originally Posted by danap3681

We have been wondering where the Mythie ran off too! Had no idea about the surgery. Wishing you a speedy recovery Myth.

Wish I had a better story like I was kidnapped by the Brazilian Volleyball team.

Originally Posted by socket

Good thing you went in huh? That's scary stuff.

I don't even really know you, but glad you made it

Place wouldn't be the same without Mr.Bean

lolz...I am more bean like than ever now.

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WTF


So sorry this happened to you. When you're in a situation like the one you're in it's hard not to be angry about how unfair it is that it's happening to you. Not be able to train makes it even more cruel. Try and keep in mind the good things, such as how you're still on this earth and can hug your kids. Hopefully every day will get a little better for you. For what it's worth you have at least one monkey pulling for you!

This is me two month to the day after surgery. I feel small and skinny as fck but still trying my best.

Originally Posted by bustasinclair

Hahaha

Make that German Volleyball Team for me. Man those chics are HOTTTT!!!!!

My girl in real life is from Europe has blue eyes and is tall and really skinny. I need me some variety in my fantasy life.

Originally Posted by StressMonkey

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WTF


So sorry this happened to you. When you're in a situation like the one you're in it's hard not to be angry about how unfair it is that it's happening to you. Not be able to train makes it even more cruel. Try and keep in mind the good things, such as how you're still on this earth and can hug your kids. Hopefully every day will get a little better for you. For what it's worth you have at least one monkey pulling for you!

Stress my bro I am not angry or bitter. Just chomping at the bit and a tad depressed watching my muscle just waste away. I have a sister that never walked so I always have that to help me put things in perspective. I will tell you cardiac rehab was interesting. I was the only person under 70.

Wow. Glad to hear you are o.k. Good luck with the comeback. It sounds like you are on a good road back In terms of a quick recovery

Originally Posted by nvrstopworking

Much like BH... your "small/skinny/out of shape" is pretty close to most people's "I'm jacked/in shape/have worked for years to get this".

I'm sure that muscle memory will have you bouncing back in short order once you're cleared to lift heavy again.

This is what I am hoping for muscle memory. The told me before month 2 not to lift over 10lbs. I am up to 40lb dumbell curls and my form is super strict.

So guessing not a lot of post bypass lifters?

Originally Posted by themyth2009

Wish I had a better story like I was kidnapped by the Brazilian Volleyball team.

Actually I posted in the fem misc to let them know where you had been because we thought you had been kidnapped by a dominatrix and we were concerned if you would ever be seen or heard from again! Glad you are back

Originally Posted by ArchAngel'73

I think Corbi had this issue but not sure.


Sorry no advices, just wanted to wish you the best.

Corbi had heart surgery but not bypass. I think he had a bad valve.

Originally Posted by danap3681

Actually I posted in the fem misc to let them know where you had been because we thought you had been kidnapped by a dominatrix and we were concerned if you would ever be seen or heard from again! Glad you are back

Let them know I am around for boy toy purposes if needed.

Sorry to hear this, hope you recover quikly