I’m having a quintuple heart bypass tomorrow

Victor (Fret Friend)

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• Mar 3, 2026

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I had a small heart attack last Monday that is something of a blessing as it highlighted major problems! My coronary arteries have had it (up to 95% narrowed in 9 places). Hospital kept me in for an angiogram.

Angiogram highlighted the problems so I’ve been in hospital since. My surgeon came to see me today and said rather than a triple, he is likely to go with a 4 or 5 new arteries.

He said because my heart is so strong I’ll be fine under the knife. It will be a 4-6 hour affair with full chest opening. He is taking replacement arteries/veins from my chest/left arm and if need be, inside thigh.

Im not scared but for those of you of faith, I would appreciate your prayers. Victor…

 

BoogieMKIIA

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• Mar 3, 2026

• #3

Prayers and good luck. Glad you caught it before it was too late.

 

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DaveH

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• Mar 3, 2026

• #4

Definitely prayers out to you, brother. 

 

Jack C

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• Mar 3, 2026

• #5

You got this!

 

Dave Scepter

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• Mar 3, 2026

• #6

Yikes!.. sending prayers 

And here's to a speedy recovery

Oh, keep us posted~

 

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Kerry Marchman

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• Mar 3, 2026

• #7

Glad you caught it. Prayers for your speedy recovery. Look forward to the next 40 + years to come!

 

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ZR

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• Mar 3, 2026

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Prayers your way man, for you and your family. So amazing what they can do medically today. And, I think you look better without your glasses! Keep us updated

 

alantig

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• Mar 3, 2026

• #9

Mojo sent.  I had heart failure in January. Fortunately no blockages - that was a surprise because there's a family history.  Heart cath and med changes so far.

 

Jimbilly

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• Mar 4, 2026

• #10

what time of day for the event? - for the prayers during

 

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Disturber

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• Mar 4, 2026

• #11

Have a friend who did this type of surgery three weeks ago. It saved his life. He is alright, and still the same mean sob.

Hang in there!

 

Victor (Fret Friend)

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• Mar 4, 2026

• #12

Jimbilly said:

what time of day for the event? - for the prayers during

Not sure. I will be the second one in so maybe 1pm NY time (same as Ottawa time). Time and space do not affect God so pray anyway! Thanks…

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Spinaltap

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• Mar 4, 2026

• #13

Key is they found you need the operation 

Stay well

 

burningyen

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• Mar 4, 2026

• #14

More mojo heading your way!

 

bry4321

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• Mar 4, 2026

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Hope you come out of this feeling better than ever!

 

specialk

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• Mar 4, 2026

• #16

Best of luck to you! Thoughts and prayers heading your way.

Now lay off the gravy and bacon for breakfast. 

 

Victor (Fret Friend)

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• Mar 4, 2026

• #17

specialk said:

Best of luck to you! Thoughts and prayers heading your way.

Now lay off the gravy and bacon for breakfast. 

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Can’t frikkin have breakfast can I? Nil by mouth since midnight  

 

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G Man

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• Mar 4, 2026

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Best of luck to you and hope you have a fast and smooth recovery.

 

hamerhead

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• Mar 4, 2026

• #19

We're with you here, too. And you'll feel so much better just in time for yard work! WooHoo!

My brother had a 6-way bypass - the most his doctor had ever done - at 81, and says he feels better now than he has in years. Looks better, too...for an ugly old f***er.

You are so very fortunate they caught it in time. Good luck! Heal fast!

 

ArnieZ

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• Mar 4, 2026

• #20

Holy Shit!!!!  These are almost Est of luck prayers for you and your Doc..

arniez