The purpose of this prospective study was to determine the relationship between several patient preoperative perceptual/cognitive/demographic variables and a measure of self-perceived level of rehabilitation [Sickness Impact Profile (SIP)] six months and one year after coronary artery bypass surgery. A sequential sample of consenting surgical candidates for bypass surgery (N= 92) was given a series of paper and pencil tests on three occasions following coronary angiography and prior to bypass surgery. Perioperative and postoperative records were also reviewed. At the postoperative periods specified, individuals responded to the SIP and repeated tests to determine affective (SDS) and cognitive changes (CLAT). Results of multiple regression showed that pre-angiography level of depression and income level were significantly predictive of satisfactory rehabilitation, while valuing of work (VWI) approached significance in the hypothesized direction.