 The coronary artery bypass graft is a surgery performed on patients with coronary heart disease to improve blood flow to the heart. Pre-procedure, an overnight fast is recommended and patients must stop the intake of anti-platelets and anticoagulants three days prior to the surgery. On the day of the procedure, you are moved to the OT where general anesthesia is administered. Later, a healthy artery or vein from the body is grafted to the blocked coronary artery. The surgery takes up to five to six hours. Post-procedure, you are required to stay in the ICU for one to two days and in the general ward for about two to three days. You are called for a follow-up two weeks after the discharge from the hospital. The doctor will check the status of your recovery in the follow-up. Good diabetic control generally helps in quick recovery.