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eggplant

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90. I've been there.

Sun May 17, 2026, 11:35 AM

21 hrs ago

I had my MI at 37, and then a 5xCABG at 48, about 10 years ago.

Some things to consider, in no particular order:
- The fact that you are here to tell us is in itself a positive sign!
- Scheduled surgery is MUCH better than emergency surgery.
- How much of your ejection fraction was lost in the MI affects a lot of things in your future.
- Cardiac rehab (after recovery) statistically has a huge positive benefit.
- RESPECT the chest/lifting restrictions. You don't want to affect the alignment of your sternum. Things you don't consider: a dry towel before your shower of bath is light. A wet towel weighs a ton.

Expect recovery to take quite a while. The procedure itself only takes a few weeks to recover. It's the "getting in there" part that is brutal.

Best of luck through your procedure! Please don't hesitate to DM me about anything.

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