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Father had triple bypass 3 weeks ago and is now suffering from chronic back pain. can't sit or lay down. is this normal?
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No: He should check back in with his cardiologist or the surgeon for a follow-up.
Answered 1/23/2014
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No.: He should be evaluated by his surgeon or another physician. Some discomfort is expected, but the patient should be able to sit or lay down.
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