Question 1

how long does it take to recover from triple bypass heart surgery?

Accepted Answer

Usually 6-8 weeks: Assuming this was not minimally invasive or a percutaneous procedure, but a regular sternotomy with or without extracorporeal circulation ("on/off pump"), most patients are ambulatory within a day or two, home in 4 days, progressively walking comfortably within a week or so, and wounds and sternal incision back to baseline in 6 weeks.  Any complications or anemia can delay full recovery.

Question 2

three months after triple bypass heart surgery my dad has chest discomfort. he says it feels like gas pressure and causes belching.cause for concern?

Accepted Answer

See cardiologist: For heart patients less than a year after bypass it's best to play it safe and see cardiologist.  Your dad at 50 is probably at higher risk since he had bypass at 50 years old.  He may be obese smoke etc.  All these risk factors can increase the risk of bypass clotting off.  He should be in cardiac rehab or nearly finished.  He should be super compliant with medications always taking aspirin.

Question 3

considering open heart surgery and triple bypass but concerned as a spoker about oxygen use?

Accepted Answer

Stop smoking...: Chances are that after bypass surgery you will not need oxygen at home.  But that being said, stopping smoking is an absolute necessity.  All the pain and suffering you will go through with the surgery will basically be wasted if you keep smoking.  Smoking will cause the bypasses to stop working much much sooner than they would in a nonsmoker.  Do your health a favor and stop before your surgery.

Question 4

are this many complications common after open heart surgery? my dad, 69 years old--overweight but no other health problems other than heart.  11 days ago had triple bypass, aortic valve replacement, and block for afib.  two hours after surgery needed anot

Accepted Answer

I : I am so sorry that your dad and your family are having to go through this.  As you know, that is an extremely major surgery.  Triple bypass with aortic valve replacement and procedure for atrial fibrillation is extremely extensive surgery.  Factors that can affect the surgery and outcome include the condition of the patient prior to surgery, age, kidney function prior to surgery, and the condition of the heart prior to surgery. Keep an open line of communication with the doctor and nursing staff so that your family's questions can be answered to your satisfaction.  I wish the best for your father.

Question 5

how many years survival after triple bypass heart surgery?

Accepted Answer

Variable: Depends on age, left ventricle, other risks etc.
Depends on conduits- internal mammary grafts.
The point is that most do well and for along time.
I have patients at 30 years.

Question 6

what are the common complications that occut during triple bypass heart surgery?

Accepted Answer

Mutiple: Heart attack, stroke, death, kidney injury or failure, infection, bleeding, cardiac tamponade, and complications of vascular disease, which can occur in many different areas of the body.

Question 7

woud you please discuss the complications that can arise from triple bypass heart surgery?

Accepted Answer

Few: Death
bleeding
infection
sternal infection
stroke
recurrence 
graft failure

long list but infrequent.

Question 8

is there a risk in flying after you have had a triple bypass heart surgery?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Immediately should be with care.
After a month or so, same as most flyers, presuming all checkups are on target!

Question 9

please help, how much notice should you receive before undergoing triple bypass heart surgery?

Accepted Answer

Maybe not much: Sometimes, as the situation dictates, you may need immediate surgery, within just a few hours of presentation of cardiac symptoms.  All depends on what is found during investigation, and what options are or are not available.  Good luck.

Question 10

is the recovery, or the actual procedure, more important regarding triple bypass heart surgery?

Accepted Answer

Both: The technical features of the cardiac surgery, including difficulty, age of patient, coexisting illness are important and will often times determine how well the recovery will be.  Neither is mutually exclusive.

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Three months after triple bypass heart surgery my dad has chest discomfort. he says it feels like gas pressure and causes belching.cause for concern?

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Considering open heart surgery and triple bypass but concerned as a spoker about oxygen use?

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Are this many complications common after open heart surgery? my dad, 69 years old--overweight but no other health problems other than heart. 11 days ago had triple bypass, aortic valve replacement, and block for afib. two hours after surgery needed anot

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How many years survival after triple bypass heart surgery?

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Woud you please discuss the complications that can arise from triple bypass heart surgery?

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Is there a risk in flying after you have had a triple bypass heart surgery?

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