Hello to all, It has been a while since I posted on my progress since my 4X CABG last November 27th, so I thought I'd let you all know how I'm doing in hopes of encouraging those who are still in the surgery process. Basically I have been released from any type of physical restriction since February 1st. In March,I experienced what I thought to be a set-back and was rehospitalized for a couple of days to run tests. The problem I had was with pain and discomfort in my chest around the heart area. After undergoing a Thallium Stress test (which I completed with great ease!) it was determined that I had no problem other than I was healing so fast that the nerve endings were regenerating enabling me to be able to "feel" the healing process. What a relief! Some of you know how difficult it can be to hear your fine, but still be back in the hospital not knowing what's going on. I still have muscle spasms in my chest causing it to kind of pull together in the middle, but these are subsiding as well. Mostly I now just feel "bruised" inside and occasionally a bit tender. Most skin sensation has returned though not all. I have resumed ALL of my usual activities and have added going to the gym three days a week. I am active to the point of overload and there is definitely no problem sleeping anymore. The only lasting result of the surgery is the fact that I now have to take Testosterone injections every three weeks as my body chemistry changed a bit. This coupled with the Cardizem and Tenormin I still take caused a bit of added stress in the bedroom. I'm glad to report this condition has been corrected and everything is fine. The head games I described earlier are still there, but are lessening and I'm no longer afraid to eat. I do still try to maintain the lowest possible fat and cholesterol diet I can but I do this in moderation. You all have been a great source of support and humor during this difficult time in my 37 year-old life and I just hope this message can encourage others as I have been encouraged. Hope this finds you all well..... Brian