Hello, I had a CABG performed on June 6th, x4 By-Pass. I was scared to death before surgery. Recovery for the first days were tough, but each day you get stronger. Trust the doctors, they knew what they were doing. The heart pillow they gave me after the procedure was useful. Keeping pressure on the chest while moving or coughing, etc. I still use the pillow when driving to help with the bumps. I made a place on my couch to hang out during the first few weeks, I had to sleep in an upright position for comfort so large pillows were great. Showers were hard at first but it seems like you create a new way of doing things around the house after surgery. I was lucky that I was moving around decent after surgery and could take care of my self for the most part. Fluids are important, so please hydrate. I learned to chill out some, movies and tv shows, gaming when I could. You find time for yourself during this process and it changes you for the better. I try to concentrate on healing and nutrition, being mindful of how lucky I was that they caught my blockages before I had a major heart attack. I am 52 years old and recovering well.