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I had an elective CABG surgery right before Christmas 2023. This is my blog about my experience, to help others facing it themselves. It was not as bad as I had feared, and I learned a whole lot along the way!

Sunday, December 24, 2023

Day 6 - Christmas Eve

I weighed myself this morning, and they told me to weigh myself daily.  If I gain more than 1-1/2 pounds in day, or 4 pounds in a week, I have to call them.

I weigh about 20 pounds more today than I did the day I went in for surgery. 

I know it is mostly water and fluid and that is why they have me on the diuretic. But it is still a LOT of weight to gain.

Jim and I mostly watched TV today and I talked on the phone with everyone. I told them we are not having any visitors for Christmas. I am sad I am not seeing my family or the kids for Christmas. But I want to get strong to be there for the next one, right?

I am staying positive -- but I am also very tired.  I sleep fitfully and the dreams are scary. I don't totally remember them but they were dark. Yuck.