My 83 year old mother underwent a triple bypass. She bled heavily during surgery and was given "a lot" of blood product. She done remarkably well three weeks post op then, severe pain in her chest going in a diagonal direction. She is currently 8 weeks post op. The pain is constant and very severe without pain meds. She has made at least five trips to the ER and one hospital stay for CT, X-rays, blood tests, and all come back normal. Cardio doc doesn't seem concerned and that it is normal? This just doesnt seem "normal". We about have to keep her knocked out with Norco every four hours- sometimes five. Other than mild hypertension she has no other health problems. I might add her blood pressure drops too low (s-below 45) at times..other it may be too high. (180/100). Can anyone give me a clue as to what questions to ask her doctor on our next visit.? Is this "normal" pain?