If you have had bypass surgery it will probably be recommended that you follow a low fat, low cholesterol diet. These foods all contain animal fats which should be avoided. Also, avoid fried foods. Avoid eating more than 3 eggs per week. If you have high blood pressure, your doctor may recommend a low sodium diet.
Some people continue to have difficulty sleeping after going home from the hospital.
Because of the stress of surgery, the frequent monitoring in the hospital of vital signs at night, and the anxiety surrounding the surgery itself, you may have trouble falling asleep after you go home. Helpful hints for difficulty sleeping - Get out of bed when you cannot sleep. Read a book or watch a movie but do not become overstimulated. Have a small snack before bed. If you nap in the afternoon, you may need to stop.