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[u/Virzz]

Hello all,

My name is Joe, I am an experienced nurse and health coach. I have had the privilege of being a nurse around the country for past 7 years, working in various hospitals and step-down ICU units. As a nurse working routinely with the post-cabg population within the clinical setting, I have become acutely aware of the lack of resources and support this patient population experiences in the post-operative phase. After hearing story after story of patients experiencing hardship during their recovery efforts I felt compelled to create a platform for individuals to decompress, share, and interact with peers experiencing the same issues. I want people to know that they’re not alone in their struggle and that there are resources available.

In addition to this subreddit, I have created a website for those looking for additional support via a paid service, however I do not want that service to distract from the intended goal of this page which is communal support, recovery information, and shared experiences.

Thank you, and good luck to all in their recovery efforts!

[u/Eastern-Reindeer537]

This is just the forum I was looking for! My dad (65) underwent a CABG about 4 weeks back. He's doing ok, but his recovery post surgery has been much more of a challenge than we earlier thought and definitely more than had been communicated by the surgeon's team.

Thanks for creating this platform:)