UPDATE 2 on John. They finished with the grafts and are beginning with the bypass portion. They mentioned three grafts,
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one from the left forearm, one from behind the left breastbone and one from the left leg, The surgeon mentioned earlier that they may have to do a fourth bypass but wouldn't be sure until he got in there and said he wouldn't do it if it caused more harm than good
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Sending best wishes and hugs.
I hope he does well and hugs to you, too. 
Took a vein from the entire length of my left arm and somehow plugged in a mammary artery. Still here to bother you with stupid comments. 8 hour surgery…hard on my dear wife…I slept through everything. 
Take care of you now…he’s in good hands. Advice from my wife
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