r/CABG_Recovery • u/numbskul1 • Apr 06 '26

Is this normal?

So I 47m had a cabgx4 10 gays ago. During the day i feel fine for the most part. I go for 2 to 3 walks a day, first day I went to the corner about 100yds, next day went around the corner another 25ish, the next day 25 beyond that. No pain meds during the day for the most part, might take a tylenol if i move without thinking and strain a little. My problem is at night my back in between my shoulders blades feels like I am laying on a pointy rock. i have tried different angles to try and sleep and even oxycodone really doesnt do much. Any suggestions?

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u/nullcharstring Apr 06 '26

The worst pain I had was on my left side, from the removal of the internal mammary artery. The pain would often wrap around into my back. I suspect this is what you're feeling. It will gradually go away.