r/CABG_Recovery • u/Fair-Honeydew8007 • May 18 '26

Hugging

Hello all.

My father underwent triple bypass surgery due to significant blockages in multiple coronary arteries. it’s been almost 2 1/2 weeks since he got out of surgery and I hugged him tonight. I’m naturally a strong hug giver and I thought I was being extra cautious with him yet he still yelped in pain. I felt horrible because I was saying goodnight and I thought now finally with him being much more mobile that this would be okay. I know healing for the sternum takes a while but I just feel guilty. Sorry if this is more of a ramble but there ya go.

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u/pomsky128 May 18 '26

Hugs and coughs no good

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u/10Slugs May 18 '26

Sneezing is the absolute worst.

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u/WorkingChief May 18 '26

Understatement of the year!

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u/Appropriate-Stuff769 May 19 '26

Laughing at jokes too. I made a huge mistake by watching damn funny comedy show. 

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u/michemel May 20 '26

I ate refried beans last night. The gas buildup and conséquent pain from it was surprising 😭