A coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) x5

Another visit to the health centre. I’m on first name terms with the security guard, receptionist and nurse now. The dressing is getting smaller and the fibrin reduced in size on my leg wound. The wound looks worse than it is because of the scab and should heal cleanly. The saphenous vein was used in the graft.

After a few days of applying Nivea the wound better.

For the last few nights I have been able to lay on my left and right side – previously it was too painful – it shows I am recovering.

I wonder if my sternum is wired with titanium? I dared not find out about open heart surgery before my operation. That was the right choice for me. Some of the photos I have seen since, haunt me.