Introduction/bypass in elderly
Hi and many thanks to everyone already. My dad (age 79) will be having bypass surgery next week, at least 4 and perhaps 5 blockages to be grafted. His heart disease is his only significant health problem - he had stable angina for many years, but in the last few weeks it became unstable, hence the angiogram and plans for bypass. I was wondering if anyone had experience with bypass at his age, and what impact that factor might have on his recovery and the time it will take. My mom has dementia and is in a wheelchair, and Dad has been her primary caregiver up to now, so his surgery will be a big event for our family as we begin caring for both of them. We hope we will be able to do that for them in their home, but it is hard to predict how things will turn out. Your shared experiences are a big help. Thanks again. Susan Sharp
Thank you so much for your reply, Jack. I will be looking for articles on Chuck to give to my dad. We are all very hopeful and are concentrating on the positive, in that with a successful surgery and recovery he would be in less pain for the first time in many years. He and my mom are both troopers and we are all going to do all we can to see them through it. His surgeon is realistic about the risks, but very positive about both the need and the prospects for his recovery. Thanks again.
Hi Susan, I know your road ahead may seem hard at times for your family with caring for both your father and mother. But there is no better gift you can give them right now. It's so nice to hear that the family is stepping in to care for their parents. Bless you. I will keep you and your family in my prayers and pray for an easy recovery for your father. Claudia Drobac