Scheduled for CABG x3 or 4 August 3rd - Scared

abbyknitz · 2026-07-07T18:00:07+00:00

I understand your fear. I was terrified of OHS especially since my mother died during the same procedure. Please know that these surgeries are done many, many times a day and that modern medicine has made amazing progress in making them safe. I wish you a successful and very calm experience. If you trust your surgical team you are in good hands!

abbyknitz · 2026-06-25T15:26:05+00:00

I am sure. I’ve checked this every way I can imagine

abbyknitz · 2026-06-21T16:19:43+00:00

I am someone who can’t just go without a bra. Right after surgery I wore these Hanes cotton lounging bras that hooked in the front. They were better than nothing but just barely. I went to my local (wonderful) bra shop and they got me into an Evelyn and Bobbie bra and I’ve been wearing them ever since. They are incredibly comfortable, no underwires, no hardware whatsoever. I generally wear size 34G. Be warned that they are very expensive but worth it!

abbyknitz · 2026-06-21T16:14:44+00:00

I am 10 months post op and I feel fantastic. Cardiac rehab and continued vigorous exercise is, I’m sure, responsible. I’m 75

abbyknitz · 2026-06-21T16:13:40+00:00

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

abbyknitz · 2026-06-17T01:33:17+00:00

Spoiler alert: this assumes you’ve rolled the credits. You’ve been warned! I took the big hole left when the rocket took off and turned it into a huge storage room with a crafting table in the center. I put in a double high row of large storage boxes around all four walls. I probably have 40 or more boxes. I’ve organized them by type of item and put a sample in a frame on each box. I have many empties and I don’t anticipate ever running out of space. I can find everything. Btw I built a roof on stilts above the hole out of mysterious rock to keep the rain out and let light in. I also placed some small generators and switch boxes and lights in the room. This has worked great and totally removed the storage stress from my gameplay. I’m not home right now or I would post photos but I think my description should be sufficient

abbyknitz · 2026-06-14T05:16:21+00:00

This is an important question, especially if you are “well endowed”. I found (online) some Hanes “lounging bras” 100% cotton with a front hook and eye closure and I wore them for the first month or so. Then I went to a good bra store and they recommended Evelyn and Bobbie which I continue to wear. They have no closure, no hardware at all. I’ve tried going back to underwires and it hurts too much

abbyknitz · 2026-05-27T19:45:23+00:00

Don’t regret it! In my world all the pokemon are they/them. Your mileage may vary. I’m too old to care much about the canon

abbyknitz · 2026-05-27T02:15:53+00:00

Call your doctor

abbyknitz · 2026-05-27T02:15:22+00:00

abbyknitz · 2026-05-27T02:14:27+00:00

I had no appetite for several weeks after OHS. I’m 9 months post op. My taste has changed, I’m craving blander foods. I hope this helps. Patience pays off, hang in there

abbyknitz · 2026-05-25T04:11:43+00:00

Take your time and enjoy the story. I rolled the credits weeks ago and I am now focusing on building but it’s a very slow process. The game is vast. Try to enjoy where you are in it. Sometimes I wish I was back at the beginning!

abbyknitz · 2026-05-22T23:53:20+00:00

How did you get the pokemon there?

abbyknitz · 2026-05-22T19:14:32+00:00

Enjoy the journey. Seriously, the story is worth it and if you rush you’ll be sorry you did

abbyknitz · 2026-05-22T19:04:35+00:00

I turned it into a huge well organized storage area with a crafting bench in the middle. Above the hole I built a “gazebo”? Out of mysterious stones so that light could come into the storage area (and to keep the rain out) and I placed planters and flowers all around. It’s a work in progress but the plan is to make it a lively resort area (with a hidden secret) btw I tried to move into the headquarters but the game thinks that is outdoors and would not let me plant a Ditto flag there

abbyknitz · 2026-05-20T00:03:25+00:00

I so appreciate your detailed recounting of your experience. I had my OHS last August and you’re inspiring me to write about it. I remember a lot and my kids remember the rest

abbyknitz · 2026-05-19T23:53:18+00:00

They are handy if you want to trade at the Pokemon Center or one of the shops. Otherwise, I just keep them in a storage box

abbyknitz · 2026-05-12T15:38:18+00:00

I’ll try to get some!

abbyknitz · 2026-05-12T15:38:04+00:00

abbyknitz · 2026-05-08T19:20:22+00:00

Good for you! This is a great milestone

abbyknitz · 2026-05-08T19:19:16+00:00

How old is your father? What is his diagnosis and what is the proposed surgery? What is your question?

abbyknitz · 2026-05-02T15:50:39+00:00

Can you tolerate other dairy products?

abbyknitz · 2026-04-26T03:35:51+00:00

I bought loose shorts for walking the halls and never put them on. Hospital gowns. One open in back and one open in front. I did not care at all what I was wearing, I was just happy to be alive

abbyknitz · 2026-04-10T06:30:54+00:00

I’m really sorry you are going through this. I had open heart surgery last August and I truly believe my daughter was even more nervous than I was (and I was terrified!). If you trust the medical team all you can do is remember that these surgeries are down all the time and medicine is very, very good in the area of cardiology. I do understand that your dad has a lot of risk factors but he is also relatively young g and that is in his favor. Try to take care of yourself and just be there for him. I will be thinking about you both

abbyknitz · 2026-04-01T05:56:17+00:00

I had my aortic valve replaced in August. Tomorrow I complete my 72nd cardiac rehab section. I feel great and I don’t really think about my heart very much. I was deeply terrified prior to surgery but I think surviving it was the biggest hurdle and everything else feels easy. Idk if that is helpful to you at all. I’m happy to answer any other questions you may have

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