2007-03-10 20:50:19 · 5 answers · asked by jelliclecat 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
keep positive and patient people do survive these operations i know of quite a few actualy so be there for your love one and don't jump when you see them hooked up to all kinds of machines its normal be strong for your dad i'm sure he would be strong for his little girl good luck ps praying doesn't hurt so try it sometime wen you feel sad scared alone find other members in your family to support you also (medicine today has come a long way ask questions to the doctors when you feel the need bye lorie
2007-03-10 22:00:27 · answer #1 · answered by lorie v 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi! I'm sorry to hear your dad is not feeling well, but speaking from personal experience...good things will most likely come from this! Coronary bypass is a walk in the park compared to what it used to be. You and your father will be amazed by the ease with which doctors can perform these procedures.
I am 27 years old and have had three heart surgeries in my adult life to correct some valve and aortic problems I was born with. It's so much easier to remain calm as the patient. I think it's harder for the people around the patient to cope. If you are a person of faith (or if your father is) say a prayer for him and also for his doctors...that they will be inspired to know exactly what to do.
If you are not a person of faith, just have the trust in science. The equipment doctors use now compared to when I was a child...amazing! The things they can do now are mind boggling.
Your father will probably need family and friends, but he'll also need alone time to think. Don't go overboard helping him during his recovery, give him space. He will want his independence. Something you can do for him and for you...tell him I said to get up and move around a lot if he is able! It's hard at first, but he'll have an easier time breathing the sooner he gets up, sits up and exerts himself. Walk around with him, he'll enjoy your company on his little strolls around the hospital and the house!
I hope all goes well, I'm sure it well :) Keep your chin up!
2007-03-11 20:54:28 · answer #2 · answered by Kelly D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's nothing to worry about! These operations are so common today. Heart surgery has been mastered in every aspect. Today we have people all over the world with heart transplants!
Just say a prayer and tell your dad you love him, that's all the strength he'll need!!!
Are prayers are with you and we wish you and your dad the very best of luck!
2007-03-11 10:53:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are religious: pray
If not: find a support group of family/friends and share your issues w/ them. I'm sure they would give you great moral support
2007-03-11 20:05:38 · answer #4 · answered by Babuchan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a hug before a prayer during and love after has worked with my daddy having a brain cancer removed... still recovering, i hope he gets better... he cant remember much too well now
2007-03-11 05:55:15 · answer #5 · answered by outbreak21093 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋