Hi Vince. As for the itching/tenderness of the surgery wound, that is normal and will take time to heal. Don't put anything on the wound as it needs to go through the process. I found it helpful to place my hand on the wound for a little bit and it settled down. It's like having your arm in a cast, it's going to itch and feel tender. It will get better.

Now, regarding the Angina (chest pain) shortness of breath, etc., these symptoms are NOT OK. After my triple by-pass I thought, OK, everything is fixed now and I'm good to go!! But, NO, I made an appointment with the best cardiologist in town and after the angioplasty, it was discovered that I have 7 other blockages!!!! Apparently, I have Coronary Artery Disease. Although the by-pass was necessary, it didn't resolve all my issues.

You may have some unresolved issues still going on with your heart. Get to the best cardiologist in your area and get further testing.

Wishing you the best!

Hi Vince I had my thriple bypass 13 years ago and since 2 years back I have shortness of breath and chest pains been to Cardiologist and there is nothing they can do I just take astavent inhaler and pain medication and live with it

I have had those issues and they told me to.go get checked out it turned out to be a tia

I would definitely get in touch with my cardiologist asap just for your own peace of mind! Let us know what he/she said!

Some of what you are describing I have also experienced… except for the shortness of breath , dizziness, etc. have you spoken to your heart surgeon or cardiologist?
The arm pain could be nerve issues.
Please don’t ask us , seek help with a medical professional.
Be well and keep us posted .😊