This was me at 65 years old I am 69 now. I felt incredibly sorry for my wife having to sit in the waiting room for oh so long. Today I am healthier than I was twenty years ago after my heart attack. Thank you for everyone that allowed me to continue my life.
@baybongdiary
4 ай бұрын
Gary, good to know you are doing so well. All my best wishes, stay healthy, stay happy.
@davidwilliams4865
4 ай бұрын
As an RN, I did one year in thoracic surgery step down before doing all the rest of my nursing career in the ER. I found, in the step down unit, that the older the patients were, the more compliant they were with early movement and coming off pain medication. The younger they were, the less compliant they often were and just wanted to lay and get more pain medication. The patient in this video was fantastic through the whole procedure and remained constantly positive. Best wishes sir!!
@baybongdiary
4 ай бұрын
Nice to meet you, David. This was my first time in a hospital, and I was amazed by what I saw inside. Every healthcare professional there worked with passion and a profound sense of purpose. I have nothing but the highest level of gratitude for you all. Thank you for what you do. 🙏 It is good to know your experience with patients and their pain tolerance. I was fortunate-I felt very little pain, and after removing the chest tubes, I was even avoiding Tylenol. Take care and live life!!
@HobbyOrganist
4 ай бұрын
I fit that older patient descriptor, I was already rolling my IV infuser/saline trolly into the restroom by myself by day 3. I used to ask the nurses how they got into nursing, some had really cool stories- one ALWAYS wanted to be a nurse.
@dx13dox
3 ай бұрын
I'm so glad i came here and watched this upload. Ive got to go and have a heart bypass @ 53 & when i was told it terrified me but after watching this I'm a little less scared now. So thank you and stay strong.
@baybongdiary
3 ай бұрын
I am very happy to know this video made you a bit less scared. Yes, there will be some pain and discomfort, but looking at the bigger picture and the benefit this surgery gives, these few days of struggle are not that bad. I wish you a successful surgery and a speedy recovery. Take care.
@camerowmetcair8458
Ай бұрын
Just had mine five days ago recovering well. It's not a pleasant experience. However, after the first couple of days, it gets better. Thanks for the video, almost the same as my recovery 🙏
@baybongdiary
Ай бұрын
@@camerowmetcair8458@camerowmetcair8458 It's good to hear from you. I believe the difficult days are past. From here, you will be making progress every day. Make sure to walk a lot and do the breathing exercise. I wish you a very speedy recovery, take care.
@SimpleMansJourney
Ай бұрын
I am 5 days finished from a heart bypass, and am finding great comfort in hearing similar stories to what I am experiencing, not much information is out there for us to share our story and let each other know that it is going to be alright. Finding what is normal is a big help with anxiety. Thank you for sharing your video with us.
@baybongdiary
Ай бұрын
Thank you for the comment. I am happy to know that this video gave you some comfort. The first few days can be a bit difficult, but you will make progress every day. Very soon, you will be fit and fine. But go slow and take good care of yourself.
@DrRobertMPick
4 ай бұрын
This showed up on my KZitem channel - and being in surgery and also approaching 70, I felt it could be a great watch. You are awesome - and I hope you are cranking it! Stay healthy - we need you around for a long time! Keep us updated!
@baybongdiary
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and leaving such a lovely comment 🙏. I'm doing well and working hard to get back to my normal routine. Stay healthy and take care of yourself.
@Slavinatorski
14 күн бұрын
I have an aortic valve replacement coming up in a month to fix a bicuspid valve, and this video helped a lot with what to possibly expect. Thank you for taking the time to make it!!
@baybongdiary
13 күн бұрын
I'm happy to hear that this video was helpful. I wish you all the best with surgery. Please take care of yourself and take it easy.
@adamd4012
4 ай бұрын
Thank you for your story. It was comforting to hear your journey and the similarities to mine 14 months ago. I wish I had a record like this to remind me often of what not to do to ever go back there and experience that again. It isn't something that should be tried, but thank God there are angels there in nursing uniforms to help you through it.
@baybongdiary
4 ай бұрын
Hi Adam, Thanks for sharing your story. After 14 months, I imagine you're fully recovered by now. I knew I would forget things, so I asked my wife and daughter to document as much as possible while I was in the hospital. I only used my phone on the sixth day, and now I wish I had recorded more of my daily experiences because I'm already starting to forget things too.
@doodlebug8259
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your journey My 66 year old husband has opened heart valve replacement with Maze procedure in a couple of weeks. It provided important info we both needed. Pray that you are continuing to do well. God bless!
@baybongdiary
4 ай бұрын
I am so glad to know my experience was helpful to you. Does he need open heart surgery, or would it be a minimally invasive one? I wish you and your husband all the best and a speedy recovery.
@tomdooly9930
24 күн бұрын
You truly faced it like a brave warrior, though you sounded a bit nervous on your way to the hospital. My MIL too had this 5 days back, and is due to return home tomorrow. It’s been 3 months. Wish you have made a full recovery and slowly back to normal life! God bless!
@baybongdiary
22 күн бұрын
Oh, yes, I was surely nervous at that time. I am almost at six months and have mostly recovered. Please take care of your mother-in-law and provide emotional support, which is as important as the physical one. The next few weeks or months will be a difficult time for her.
@tomdooly9930
12 күн бұрын
@@baybongdiary - Thank you sir! Appreciate your kind wishes! MIL is doing well and is back home as per schedule. Wish you a wonderful life with everyone around you!❤️🙂
@magicf7076
3 ай бұрын
I have had a mitral valve repair. 6 months ago. 60 years old male. Open heart surgery. Not any pain at all! None.
@baybongdiary
2 ай бұрын
It is good to know that you had no main at all, some people gets a lot of pain and others don't. I experienced some pain, but not that bad. Take care.
@taniastanton3141
3 ай бұрын
So glad I came across this video. I'm 55 and will be having mitral valve repair in a few months. You explained everything so well and your positivity is so inspiring. Thank you 🙏
@baybongdiary
3 ай бұрын
Hi Tania, I am glad it helped. If your surgery is full sternotomy then please have a look at this video, you can skip the first 2 minutes. Little preparation may help you a bit. kzitem.info/news/bejne/0ZiBmWeOqHajpKA
@user-queenb55
2 ай бұрын
Hello I’m 55 as well and I’m about to have the same thing and I’m a bit scared but this video is helping me
@utahyork3338
3 ай бұрын
Had my open heart surgery one year ago. Thank you for making this video as it brought back many memories of the experiences I had in the hospital. I felt much better in the following weeks. Wishing you a continued and fast recovery - don't over do it.
@baybongdiary
3 ай бұрын
Thanks Utah for watching, Hope you are all recovered and doing well now. Thats right "don't over do it" Take care.
@neretvatihotece
4 ай бұрын
I had emergency bentall operation. Couldnt arange nothing , couldnt prepare. I had small chanse of survival. I thought my 4 month old dother will never se her dad again....im here now, me and my mechanical friend in my heart and 8 cm of graft tubing 😁. Wish u all best and fast recovery I only regrent not having option to arange to get one x valve but it is what it is
@baybongdiary
4 ай бұрын
It is so wonderful to know all went well and that you are going to enjoy many years with your daughter and family. To the best of my knowledge, On-X is required to maintain INR between 1.5 and 2.0, but the cardiologists will likely ask you to maintain above 2 anyway. The good news is that you don't need to worry about changing the valve again. All the best, take care.
@shivoy001
3 ай бұрын
Great man great positivity and great lesson to all of us ❤
@baybongdiary
3 ай бұрын
I am glad that you likes it, thank you for watching me. Be happy and live life.
@carllyth3815
4 ай бұрын
I am 3 weeks out from dual valve replacement. Everything has been great. My only issues to date are all related to my back. Severe back pain while laying flat. I still can’t believe this is my new reality. Time to live now at 66 1/2.
@baybongdiary
4 ай бұрын
The first month, I had the same back pain, which was probably normal because, during the follow-up visit, she asked if I was having back pain. But it went away after a month. May be you have to wait few more days.
@carllyth3815
3 ай бұрын
@@baybongdiary Back pain is now gone. Still too many restrictions. Need to start living again.
@baybongdiary
3 ай бұрын
@@carllyth3815 Glad to hear that great news; by the end of the second month, you should feel much more normal; just hang on there. :)
@mzallthat
4 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for sharing your experience. My sister is having bypass surgery and this is helping me prepare for what she may go through. This video was very helpful. Get well soon ❤
@baybongdiary
4 ай бұрын
I am glad that this video helped🙏 I wish her all the best with surgery and have a speedy recovery. If you or your sister have the time, please have a look at this video. It is not published, but I am sharing it anyway because it might help. kzitem.info/news/bejne/0ZiBmWeOqHajpKA
@nmlhats
4 ай бұрын
My husband will be having mitral valve surgery in a few weeks and this video was really helpful to get an idea of the hospital experience the first week. I look forward to the next installments.
@baybongdiary
4 ай бұрын
I'm glad to hear that this video was helpful. I created it in the hope that it could be useful to someone in my situation. From my experience, it's easier to cope when you know what to expect from surgery. I wish you and your husband all the best for a swift recovery. If you have any specific questions, feel free to ask, and I'd be happy to hop on a call if you'd like.
@HobbyOrganist
4 ай бұрын
Feel free to read my story here on mitral valve surgery which I had, remember- every hospital and patient is different, MY surgery was only about 2-3 hours start to finish, very little pain, mostly soreness and loss of strength.
@christmasangels1142
4 ай бұрын
@@baybongdiary Knowledge is power!
@nmlhats
4 ай бұрын
@@HobbyOrganist Did you have a median sternotomy as well?
@baybongdiary
4 ай бұрын
@@nmlhats Yes, it was median sternotomy, separating my sternum (breastbone)
@sikdarpradip4491
4 ай бұрын
What a scary video. I can't imagine a few months back we spent a wonderful time together. Get well soon, and we will do it again.
@baybongdiary
4 ай бұрын
Yes, now I know why people say everything is unpredictable in life. Buy ticket soon if you want to do it again :)
@ricardobonalba8527
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing, Sir. Same experience I had 15 years ago (3 April 2009 to be exact) at Quezon City Medical Center, Quezon City-Philippines for quadruple bypass surgery. Thanking our Almighty Lord, the professional medical team and staff of the sais hospital, my caring wife and support from my family, am still going strong and will be celebrating my 80th birthday next month. ❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️
@baybongdiary
3 ай бұрын
Nice to meet you Ricardo, and good to hear your story, this gives some assurance I was looking for, Since I have a long way to go and journey is not so easy so far. I agree with you, support from the family/friends are the most important during this time of recovery. Keep living, keep smiling. Wish you a very happy birthday Ricardo.
@MrSomnathguha
4 ай бұрын
Get well soon, you are a brave person. You are always different and you have proved it again. Such a courageous video would inspire lot of people in their inadvertent situation. Salute to you. Proud to have a friend like you. Hope, we will meet very soon and enjoy as like before.
@baybongdiary
4 ай бұрын
It's great to hear encouraging words from someone like you, someone we truly admire. When I first found out about it, I felt scared and confused since I didn't know much about it, and there wasn't a lot of information available, even online. I decided to document my journey, hoping it would help someone in a similar situation to where I once was. See you soon.
@vinittdemla
Ай бұрын
Thank you for making a video got to know so much I am 22, and I have a dilated aortic root measuring 39mm. I was very scared when I found out about this issue. I haven't gone for surgery yet, but a few days ago, I felt chest pain and went to the doctor. I completed all the tests, but everything was normal; it was just acidity. However, if the aortic root reaches 50mm, surgery will be needed. I really don’t want to go through surgery hope everything goes well🤞🏻 Get well soon sir..! You are so brave sir salute to you🫡
@baybongdiary
Ай бұрын
Hi Vinit, To my knowledge, 39mm should not show any symptoms. In fact, 35mm is considered an average diameter. But you need to know why it is getting dilated. But open heart surgery is very safe nowadays, and the doctor suggests having the surgery ahead of time when required because waiting too long can create other issues that become more serious. I hope you won't ever need any surgery. For now, you should enjoy life and take good care of yourself.
@countryrenegades3435
4 ай бұрын
Hope you're doing better each day! I'm 55 years old have to decide tomorrow if I will do open heart surgery with artificial valve or TAVR (non-invasive through groin-not open heart). I''m 90% sure I'm going with TAVR. Take care!
@baybongdiary
4 ай бұрын
Open heart surgery is a big deal and a reason to be worried. But if you are physically fit enough to undergo it, you can consider having it. The next TAVR will be easy, and you can have more than one valve in the valve procedure. Also, surgery is the only option if you are considering mechanical valves. I wish you all the best. Take care.
@capucinejasmin9190
4 ай бұрын
I have mine last month April 22 but it’s not a joke I thank all my family and friends thanks to the staff at the hospital now I’m trying to to recover from the bypass surgery so Brother I wish you the best
@baybongdiary
4 ай бұрын
Hi Capucine, Nice to meet you. It is tough journey and a long way to go to recover completely. I wish you all the best with your recovery. Let me know how is your recovery going, I will share mine here. Take care.
@alonabookbinder4797
2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this. Im having an ascending aortal graft in 27 days. Scared, but also excited to be rid of this ticking explosive in my chest. Looking forward to hiking and running again.
@baybongdiary
2 ай бұрын
Hi Alona, It is scary for sure and it will be little difficult for few weeks. Keep a positive mindset and you will be running again in 2 months. This surgery is the best thing you can expect to have now for abetter future, right? Take care.
@pangerao791
3 ай бұрын
Had a major open heart surgery( Aortic Valve replacement, St jude valve) in 2022 and still going strong..my experience is if we are mentally positve it really help in going through ..Luckly , through Gods grace the operation was successfully. Stayed in Hospital for 4 days and on the 5th day discharged from hospital...
@baybongdiary
2 ай бұрын
Hi Panger, Good to know your story and are doing great. You are absolutely right, mentally being positive really helps and it did for me too I believe. Thanks for your comment, take care.
@tanpham762
2 ай бұрын
You are a brave man! I have just had my heart surgery a few days ago and found the experience really overwhelming. I hope I will recover soon.
@baybongdiary
Ай бұрын
The first few days are overwhelming but it will get better very soon. I wish you a speedy recovery, take care of yourself and take it easy.
@percyirani6357
4 ай бұрын
Best of luck. Nice of u to share.does help other valve patients
@baybongdiary
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for your kind words. At first, I was hesitant to share my personal journey publicly, but then I thought it might help someone going through the same journey. A few more videos are coming in the next few days. Thanks for watching.
@Iliketosaynish
3 ай бұрын
My open heart surgery was in 2014 which failed 3 months later. I am still alive in 2024 have 8 stenosis so far. I was walking after 36 hours, I was torture. Never went to ICU unit stayed next to OR and left hospital in 5 days. Was driving after 2 weeks.
@baybongdiary
3 ай бұрын
Good to hear your story, and your recovery was very fast, because driving in 2 weeks is way faster than normal. But if you don't mind sharing, what type of failure it was?
@gsp2west
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to put this together. I go in May 29th for aortic aneurysm and valve repair. I'm prepared.
@baybongdiary
4 ай бұрын
Wish you all the best with your surgery, if you have time you may like to watch this one, it is about preparing for surgery. Take care. kzitem.info/news/bejne/0ZiBmWeOqHajpKA
@loredelore7286
4 ай бұрын
I have the same coming up. Wishing you the very best for the 29th. Please let us know how you are. 🙏❤️
@baybongdiary
4 ай бұрын
@@loredelore7286 Hi Lora, I just completed my two-month mark and am doing much better now. There is some pain and numbness in different parts of my body, like my leg, chest, etc. Otherwise, I am doing almost normal. I have started to run a bit now. Please keep a positive thought, and everything will be perfect in the end after your surgery. Wish you all the best with your surgery.
@gnc207
4 ай бұрын
I am on day 58 after surgery, although not the valve, but triple bypass. Scary times, but thing get better each day, so stay strong and just walk, walk and walk.
@baybongdiary
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing; it is improving daily, and I am trying to walk as much as possible. Walking indoors has no problem, but outside is making me out of breath.
@Jesuslordandsavoir
4 ай бұрын
I walked out of the hospital today because i didn't want to face the ventilator and the pain of the double bypass, how did you do it, your brave man
@baybongdiary
4 ай бұрын
Ventilator is an uncomfortable one, but most likely, you won't remember anything because you will be very sleepy due to anesthesia. For me, the pain was not that bad, and they gave me enough medicine to make sure the pain level was no more than 3 out of 10 scales. Now, when the doctor suggests the surgery, there must be a reason, and you should seriously consider it because having the bypass will give you a longer life than not doing it.
@patrickchorey1688
4 ай бұрын
I have had 2 open heart surgeries to replace my aortic valve. First one was 16 years ago and the second one was 5 years ago. I got a pig valve first time and I now have a bovine valve. You look good.
@jmdr1674
3 ай бұрын
I had mitral valve repair. There is almost no pain. Maybe some discomfort. I did struggle with stiffness in upper back and neck. Please reconsider and talk with your care team.
@inderpreet3579
3 ай бұрын
@@patrickchorey1688hi pls guide what is bovine valve , are trifecta valves good for aged people or not ?
@keyfield8967
4 ай бұрын
Thank you sir so much for this video...may the Lord bless your life.
@baybongdiary
4 ай бұрын
Thank you so so much for your prayers 🙏
@colleennolan-dahlstrom7251
4 ай бұрын
Great video on your heart surgery. Q: Because you were under anesthesia for 9 hours, did you experience any hallucinations during sleep? I have an elderly friend who also had open heart surgery and was under anesthesia for 8 hours and she was having alot of issues with hallucinations after her surgery. It took months for that to go away. Get well.
@baybongdiary
4 ай бұрын
I didn't have any hallucinations or type of problems. I think it is called 'Delirium,' which creates confusion, hallucinations, and memory loss. Normally, older adults who are acutely ill get it more, and I was concerned about it and asked the surgeon and anesthesiologist about it before the surgery. They said it usually goes away after some time.
@mumpymandal58
4 ай бұрын
Get well soon dada...💐💐you r strong enough to fight...👍💞 Wish your speedy recovery 💐💐💞💞
@baybongdiary
4 ай бұрын
Thanks, Mumpy, for your wishes. I am getting better every day. Take care and live life!!
@laffzz_sashy
4 ай бұрын
U are brave... and recover fast..
@baybongdiary
4 ай бұрын
I only acted brave, but inside, I was all broken. But I am doing better day by day.
@foufalameche7133
4 ай бұрын
You gave me hope my surgery mitral valve this sumer inshalah it’s the second surgery from when i was 4years old,now i have 32years old im little bit sceared 😢
@baybongdiary
4 ай бұрын
It's good to know this video was helpful for you. I wish you all the best with your surgery. This surgery is scary, but what I realized is medical care is very advanced, and doctors are doing their best, So, the chance of getting a good outcome is very very high.
@PeterJe444
2 ай бұрын
Excellent video😊😊thanks a lot ! 😊
@baybongdiary
Ай бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@debbiebrannon8874
4 ай бұрын
Praying for a healing for him amen
@baybongdiary
4 ай бұрын
Thank you so so much for your prayer Debbie 🙏 🙏
@InduSewingAcademy
3 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing ur experience.
@baybongdiary
3 ай бұрын
You are very welcome, take care.
@goforbirdies
4 ай бұрын
Stay strong my friend, I have just been discharged today. AVR now I'm working warfarin dosage. Good Luck!!!
@baybongdiary
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comment. It's good to know you have just been discharged; I am sure things will go better from here. Good luck and take care.
@vilasmv502
3 ай бұрын
One and half year back i have underwent open heart surgery and after surgery two days was like a hell .......and again after 15 -20 years i have to get another second aortic valve through open heart surgery......Days are going hard and ha ha i have decided not to face that second open heart surgery before that i wish god should take me back ......orelse I'll.......ha ha thank you god for giving me this disease ..........ufffff........🙂
@baybongdiary
3 ай бұрын
A lot of innovations are happening in medicine, and hopefully, there will be much better technology in 15-20 years so it can be done by minimally invasive surgery. If you have a mechanical valve, you may not need another replacement in your lifetime, and if you have a biological valve, then you don't need surgery; it can be a valve-in valve (TAVR) through the groin. 20 years is a long time; let us enjoy our life in the meanwhile :) 🙏
@vilasmv502
3 ай бұрын
@@baybongdiary my age is now 33 and at the age of 31 I got my mechanical valve underwent open heart surgery......now iam feeling good but doctor said after 15-20 years u should undergo second valve through open heart surgery itself which it is risky itseems and I don't want to suffer those hard moments again.......once I get a symptoms definitely I'll quit by my own........ couldn't able to tolerate by remembering those hard moments while on surgery days........my friends my relatives everyone came on that surgery day nearly 600 members were there and while I was in Structure moving towards icu no one were there .......ufff I will not see those days again .......
@baybongdiary
3 ай бұрын
@@vilasmv502 People, particularly younger patients, get mechanical valves because they don't want to replace them again, at least for a long time. I met one person who has had a mechanical valve for 36 years, and the valve is still working fine. Biological valves last about 10-15 years, so mechanical valves should last much longer. In fact, based on my knowledge, the valve should not break, but there could be other complications in the surgical area and blood leaking, so there will be a need for another surgery. If you have a moderate lifestyle and maintain the INR level, you don't need to worry about surgery for a long time, and hopefully, technology will evolve by then. Take care.
@vilasmv502
3 ай бұрын
@@baybongdiary THANK YOU FOR YOUR KIND WORDS sir 🙏
@maryhelencampos9964
4 ай бұрын
Speedy Recovery… GOD cares for you…
@baybongdiary
4 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot 🙏
@prakashoraon220
3 ай бұрын
New subscriber from India 🇮🇳
@baybongdiary
3 ай бұрын
Thank you Prakash for subscribing and liking my channel, this means a lot to me.
@user-bb4tc8lj1p
3 ай бұрын
Meri duwa hai k aap jaldi theak ho.meri beti ki b surgery hone wali hai 8 August 2024 ko .10 year girl my child . inshaallah sab accha ho hum duwa karenge .
@baybongdiary
3 ай бұрын
मुझे यह जानकर दुख हुआ कि आपकी बेटी की यह सर्जरी हो रही है। वह बहुत छोटी है, लेकिन मुझे यकीन है कि इस सर्जरी से मदद मिलेगी और वह ठीक हो जाएगी और इसके बाद एक शानदार जीवन जिएगी। इंशाल्लाह, सब ठीक हो जाएगा; अपना और अपनी बेटी का ख्याल रखें.
@moinsyed195
3 ай бұрын
Great job 😢
@baybongdiary
3 ай бұрын
Thanks🙏
@arnabdas5013
2 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experiences , i have a question Sir , were you admitted to Stanford medical hospital?
@baybongdiary
2 ай бұрын
Yes, I was admitted to Stanford medical hospital
@arnabdas5013
2 ай бұрын
@@baybongdiary I would suggest you to share your experiences in Hindi or Bengali for Indian Audience. it will be very helpful for them. Even Lots peoples are clueless what to do at this type of situation. So share it if it's possible for you.
@baybongdiary
2 ай бұрын
@@arnabdas5013 Hi Arnab, Thanks for your suggestions. I am thinking about it and have a few other requests as well. I will create a few with Hindi/Bengali voiceover. For now, I created subtitles in Hindi/Bengali, but I'm not sure if anyone uses them or knows how to use them.
@arnabdas5013
2 ай бұрын
@@baybongdiary Oh that's great 👍
@whiteheartbroken
4 ай бұрын
I am 38 and gone through the same . I can understand what u gone through. 😅
@baybongdiary
4 ай бұрын
Nice to meet you! Someone with the same experience will only understand it. I hope you are doing well now and all recovered. Take care.
@IMABEAST191
4 ай бұрын
Wow 38 is so young. If you don’t mind me asking what was the main cause eating unhealthy? Not exercising regularly? Smoking,drugs? Genetic?.
@whiteheartbroken
4 ай бұрын
@@IMABEAST191 no dear, biscupid valve was by birth . No role of drinking smoking etc..
@whiteheartbroken
4 ай бұрын
@@baybongdiary almost recovered but some weekness, recovery is like rollercoaster some days i feel very energetic nd some days i feel very low. But i came to a conclusion that its more physicological problem.
@PeteHob
4 ай бұрын
Not with hindsight of recovery, thinking back to the first three or four days, did you think they were adequately treating your pain at that time?
@baybongdiary
4 ай бұрын
I have not experienced a lot of pain other than the chest tube area and my back, but the nurses kept insisting that I have meds, and I was trying to avoid it. They gave me painkillers if I said the pain level was more than 3.
@PeteHob
4 ай бұрын
@@baybongdiary so your pain level rarely went above a 3, even in the first three days? You mentioned the entire experience was very painful in the beginning. But the way, how painful was chest tube removal?
@baybongdiary
4 ай бұрын
@@PeteHob The second day I had significant pain and had oxycontin. The main incision site caused me very little pain, but I had considerable discomfort from the chest tubes-they seemed to press against something inside me when I was breathing. Once they were removed, it was much easier to cope. I stopped taking oxycontin after the second day (or maybe third) and only needed Tylenol for pain relief. Since I've been home, I haven't needed any painkillers at all. However, each person's experience is unique. The journey has been challenging, not just because of the pain, but for other reasons too. Being bedridden and unable to turn, enduring frequent blood tests and needle pricks, and having such low energy during the first three days made it tough.
@baybongdiary
4 ай бұрын
@@PeteHob Chest tube removal was not painful, but it was a different feeling that might last 10-15 seconds. The nurse would ask to make a 'muuuu' sound while they removed it, and it went very fast.
@lucymwaniki7904
4 ай бұрын
The first 2 days are so difficult. I had my OHS on 26th February
@baybongdiary
4 ай бұрын
Yes, the first 2 days were difficult, but then it started getting better. Hope you are all recovered and doing well.
@neretvatihotece
4 ай бұрын
Its easier later but beware of beta blocator medicine. It is required for someone like us to drink it coz it lover heart pulses and metabolism of body. I personaly gained much of fat in short time and didnt have problem whit it before. Plus it sucks energy from you so mainly u feel not energised.
@bengalstanmoy
4 ай бұрын
❤❤❤
@baybongdiary
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for your love Tanmoy!
@M.Farzan2011
4 ай бұрын
My father had a open heart surgery last Monday and he is ok but he having a little breathing issues what is the reason for that
@baybongdiary
4 ай бұрын
Some breathing problems are typical, but if it is severe, make sure to talk to his surgeon. During surgery, the lung was probably stopped for a few hours. As a result, it tries to hold fluid and air pockets inside and is not able to expand enough, creating the chance to get into phenomena. That is why breathing exercises (using the spirometer) are very, very important to do routinely and try to reach the goal the doctor has suggested. Wish him a speedy recovery!!
@swapnamayghosh2580
3 ай бұрын
Sir which hospital you are operated ?.. and in which country it is present ?
@baybongdiary
3 ай бұрын
It was done from Standford Medicine, USA
@araara7077
2 ай бұрын
How are u now ?
@baybongdiary
2 ай бұрын
Thanks for checking. I am doing very good, fully active, and can do everything needed. Few small issues, but nothing concerning. Take care.
@jimmcc2543
4 ай бұрын
They want to do CABG on me after a bad cardiac cath outcome. But I just had major lumber back fusions just 4 months ago. Spent 2 weeks in the hospital to recover from that. The surgery is now affecting my feet. They are burning with a pain level of 8 and they are extremely numb. Its hard to even walk. Does anyone think I could get thru this open heart surgery with all this back and feet pain issues. I am on hydrocodone but it only helps a little.
@baybongdiary
4 ай бұрын
Hi Jim, Given your current health condition, you may consider a minimally invasive coronary artery bypass or even a stent (angioplasty), which will give you a much shorter recovery time. Talk to your surgeon and ask their opinion on this. However, they will have an open heart only if they feel comfortable and expect success. Otherwise, they will do minimally invasive things anyway. Take care, and wish you all the best.
@jimmcc2543
4 ай бұрын
@@baybongdiary my heart where they say is blocked already has 3 stents. That’s why they said I need the surgery. Thanks. I don’t know if they can place 3 more stents on top of the existing ones. Do you.
@baybongdiary
4 ай бұрын
@@jimmcc2543 I understand why surgery is needed. They do surgery when there are no other options left and have a reasonable chance of getting a successful outcome. And you will get many years to enjoy. Talk to your surgeon and ask all the questions; they know better and should address your concerns. There is nothing more we can do but trust their experience.
@lornanicodemus9249
4 ай бұрын
I'm also have a mitral valve surgery,
@baybongdiary
4 ай бұрын
Nice to meet you, Lorna. I hope you are all recovered and doing well. Take care of yourself.
@HobbyOrganist
4 ай бұрын
I had the same, it was not difficult or painful at all.
@kumarroyal374
3 ай бұрын
Tq sir 🙏🙏🙏🙏
@baybongdiary
3 ай бұрын
So nice of you 🙏
@karthickkarthick-yd7zt
2 ай бұрын
❤
@baybongdiary
2 ай бұрын
Thanks
@user-eb1qr1qe8z
3 ай бұрын
Mine's done two years ago quadruple bypass
@baybongdiary
3 ай бұрын
Hi Alex, Hope you are doing well. I thought after one year everything should be normal, but you are still getting pain. If you don't mind to share little more, then please tell me, where exactly you are having the pain and how severe it is?
@snehamoyroy2832
2 ай бұрын
What's the name of the hospital?
@baybongdiary
2 ай бұрын
Standford Medicine
@maryvonneboisson9086
4 ай бұрын
👍👍👍🇨🇵 respect monsieur
@baybongdiary
4 ай бұрын
Thanks Maryvonne🙏
@asalane20
Ай бұрын
Your age at time of surgery?
@baybongdiary
Ай бұрын
I am 54
@PiuMajumdar
3 ай бұрын
Open heart surgery ar aortic valve replace aki na alada
@baybongdiary
3 ай бұрын
দুটি ভিন্ন জিনিস, ভালভ প্রতিস্থাপনের জন্য ওপেন হার্ট সার্জারির প্রয়োজন হতে পারে বা নাও হতে পারে।
@souravKar-pu2ls
3 ай бұрын
How much does it cost ???😮
@baybongdiary
3 ай бұрын
Seven $ figure, actually.
@ayans77
3 ай бұрын
How much cost ?
@baybongdiary
3 ай бұрын
Cost was huge, 7 $ figure, luckily I had insurance.
@user-eb1qr1qe8z
3 ай бұрын
And I still have pain
@baybongdiary
3 ай бұрын
Sorry to hear that, where exactly you are having the pain and how severe it is?
@TheHardCorePunkHead
4 ай бұрын
Are you still alive?
@baybongdiary
4 ай бұрын
Yes, man, I am still alive and soon to be running.😜
@TheHardCorePunkHead
4 ай бұрын
@@baybongdiary Glad to hear. I need the same operation as you and wanted to know what the survival rate is?
@baybongdiary
4 ай бұрын
I'm sorry to hear that you're also preparing for the same surgery. Based on my experience, the medical system is highly advanced these days, and the survival rate is extremely high. It does depend on your health condition and age, but the official survival rate is around 96-98%. My case was a bit complicated, but typically, the surgery takes about four hours, with the heart stopped for about two hours. I have a few more videos that I haven't published yet that might help you get ready for your surgery. I'm also more than happy to answer any questions you have or even hop on a phone call. Please don't hesitate to reach out for any support. Take care, and stay positive.
@TheHardCorePunkHead
4 ай бұрын
@@baybongdiary Thanks, and what is the long term prognosis?
@baybongdiary
4 ай бұрын
@@TheHardCorePunkHead This part is still unclear to me, and no one has given me any clear information yet. The best I heard is that it gives an almost normal life, and the worst I heard is that "survival ranged from an average of 16 years in people aged 65 or less." However, each person is unique, every surgery is different, and factors like age and other health conditions play a role.
@BigWater59
4 ай бұрын
All of those surgeries could have been done non-invasive and catherization via cath lab
@baybongdiary
4 ай бұрын
Non-invasive/cauterization is possible, but not for mechanical valve or valve repair or the aorta replacement. Minimally invasive is an option, but doctors feel more confident if they can go in and do it by hand.
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