Alve, 6 weeks to heal is spot on. Thats exactly how long it was before I got a nights sleep......in bed. For 6weeks I used the lazyboy, and slept in 1/2 hr. to 1hr. intervals. Purely to being uncomfortable and having to lie on my back. I am glad to see DRVEN posting again. It will help time pass. I was 63 when my by-passes were done. good luck & a speedy recovery to DRVEN.