Life can be a Pain

Hi @oceangirl

He's 60 - He's a short man and strong - perfect weight

But I am wondering about his father - I think he had heart problems - he passed about 23/4 years ago

And thanks again @outlander

Of course - I am worried - I care about him and his other kids as well as my d and gd - I might give up the idea of sleeping tonight - and see how I go if I sleep on the couch watching a movie or three

Dec

@Owlunar

I hope the surgery goes well tomorrow, many people have this operation and have great outcomes.My dad had open heart surgery in his 40's- quadruple bypass. I was in high school at the time and we just moved from NSW to Qld.

Hug incoming

Thanks @oceangirl - that's good to hear.

And @Shaz51 @outlander @utopia @Appleblossom @BlueBay

The operation is planned for early tomorrow afternoon - I texted my daughter and she texted back telling me this and saying he looks well

And yes Outlander - watching a movie will be good - just tidy up and lie on the couch in case I do fall asleep

Dec

Hi @outlander @oceangirl @utopia @utopia @Faith-and-Hope @Zoe7 @Razzle

I slept well last night which was a surprise

My sil went into surgery a few hours ago and we won't know anything for hours yet - bypass operations can last for 6 hours and he will be in intensive care afterwards - I looked this up on the net -

I spoke to my daughter and grand-daughter on the phone - understandably my daughter sounds exhausted - my grand-daughter can't make her mind whether to come to Melbourne or not - it's complex - this bad weather could set her health back and what can she do anyway? I suggested she stays where she is and when it's time to make up her mind she will

It's normal to feel helpless at such a time but when we can only stand and wait that's what we do - just being prepared to do whatever we can when the time comes.

Bypass surgery means a lot of other wounds to get the grafts - it's so lucky my sil went to have the angiogram when he did - it's shocking that everything has moved so quickly but this man never complains - I'm really glad he acted when he did

Dec

glad to hear you had some sleep last night @Owlunar

praying here or you SIL and family xxx

Thinking of you @Owlunar

Glad you were able to sleep some last night

And thank you for the update

I am confident it will go well today and that he makes a full recovery

My Dad had his bypass 30 years ago, and never needed another surgery because he followed a good diet and exercise after

I hope he gets lots of support, having bypass is a big operation!!

Thanks @Shaz51

Some times we just have to sit the time through - doing whatever we must - or can

This operation is a tough deal but he will feel very well afterwards - this was good to read - sometimes Dr Google and be actively supportive

Dec

Thanks @oceangirl

It's great news to hear how well your father has been since his byapass surgery

A good diet and exercise is always good - they (my family) already have that lifestyle - now they might stop smoking which would be even better

I never say anything about smoking because I never want to say "I told you so" - surely they already know about it - everyone keeps advertising it - I quit a long time ago - it can be done - we just need the motivation - maybe this is it - I hope so

Dec