Wow Tami, he is young. What is causing the blockages? Do they know?
Continued good thoughts and prayers.
Leslie

I'm glad everything went well, Tami, what a relief. And so young, my gosh. Try not to worry too much tonight! Get some good sleep.

I hope everything goes smoothly from here on out Tami.
Sending lots of prayers. He is too young to have these problems.

He is young. My DH had one at 47, but didn't have a bypass, just stents put in. It's a scary thing at such a young age. DH's was his cholesterol.....which he has to watch very carefully. I'm glad you brother came through his bypass ok so far. Keeping my fingers crossed for a full recovery.

I am glad to hear he came thru well so far. I will be pushing for a fast recovery.

Hugs to you too!

Only 43! He is young enough to heel well.

Cyber hug to you.

WOW. What a wake-up call...something that severe at 43!
I'm so glad he did well, Tami, and will pray for continued recovery.

I'm glad to hear he's doing okay. I hope he continues to recuperate.

DH had his first heart attack when he was 43 and he's 70 now, almost 71.

Linda

Thank heavens they were able to do the surgery. Although the age is young, so much can be done now - my father was well cared for throughout his life with a major heart condition. I have faith that your brother will live a long life and feel a world better once he recovers from this surgery.
God bless all of you,
Peggy

Oh my goodness, that is young to have such an operation. But on the other hand, his age, should mean his recovery will be easier.

Good luck and speedy recovery to him.

Moni

Tami, thank God he got to the hospital in time he is very lucky to have survived such a dangerous heart attack.
He has a lot of years ahead, if he takes good care of himself. Wishes for a speedy recovery.

June

Thanks for the update. Hoping for a full recovery. He's lucky to have a loving sister.

When I talked to DM yesterday, one of the things I thought of was how he eats but DM said that they eat very healthy. Mostly they live on chicken and veggies except the occasional take out. but I know he deals with a lot of stress. He is very active though. His two youngest kids do a lot os sports and I know he used to coach his youngests baseball team. So the heart attack could have been brought on by any number of things.

Pets
( Tami_ohio's daughter )

Sending healing thoughts, prayers and wishes for your Brother's speedy recovery.

Suzi

My cousin Judy (age 59) had a massive heart attack just before Christmas, she had three operations (one bypass,then quadruple bypass and then a pacemaker implant). She is doing fine, is home, can drive, and I owe it all to my Kitchen Table Angels Prayers for her!

It could also be hereditary. I know it is, but it could be other factors besides the stress Pets mentioned. Dad's family has a history of heart trouble. I believe very strongly in the KT Angels Prayers! That's why I posted.

Thank you again

Tami

for his continuing recovery

Best wishes to everyone!

Encourage him into Cardiac Rehab; not only will it be suggested, his health insurance may warrant it for future coverage....he may go until he feels good and then want to stop.... DO NOT let that happen.... he needs encouragement to continue...not only to build his heart but his physical & mental outlook! (I worked for a LV Cardiologist for 6 years)

Tami,

Sending positive thoughts and prayers for your DB. He is young and will spring back.

Gayle

Tami, good to hear that all went well with your brothers bypass. My DH had 4 bypasses done at age 43. That was 25 years ago. Nine years after the first surgery, he had to have 3 of those bypasses redone. Since then, he has had 5 stents placed in heart arteries. Through all of this he has continued to live a full life. He is 68 now. A man 30 years younger would have a hard time keeping up with him. Given todays advances in medicine your brother can do very well. I am a firm believer in a heart/diabetes diet (Dh has also been diabetic for the last 10 years) and plenty of exercise.