Introduction

[Sephi]

Hi. I had a heart attack in October 2016, was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in January 2017. I had a stent fitted after my heart attack. My heart was damaged but seems to be coping ok. I am on medications. My diabetes is controlled, so far, by diet. I have lost weight and am more energetic than I used to be. I am sure it will be interesting being with this group.

[Helen_BHF]

Hi Sephi and welcome! Sorry to hear of your heart attack but it sounds like you're making some fantastic progress, so great to hear!

[Sephi in reply to Helen_BHF]

Thanks Helen. I figured I was lucky to have survived the heart attack and took it as a warning. The diabetes was another shock and for a few days I felt quite defeated, but then became positive again. Life is good. I will do everything I can to hold on to it.

[laura_dropstitch Heart Star]

Welcome Sephi. Well done on all the positive changes you've made, great that you're seeing benefits to your health already. I'm having a major wobble in my good behaviour at the moment. Actually looking forward to being good again come January!

[Sephi in reply to laura_dropstitch]

Hi Laura. I hope it goes well in the New Year. It sounds like you are pretty positive.

[bluesky62]

thks for liking my post,glad everything is working out for you,I'm probely on the same meds but just at the start of my treatment and care....nice to meet you and welcome to the site,new like me..

[Sephi in reply to bluesky62]

Thank you bluesky62. I'm on Aspirin, Ramipril, Bisoprolol, and Atorvastatin. I had Clopidogrel for the year after having the stent fitted. Stay positive.

[bluesky62 in reply to Sephi]

Just asprin and atorvastin the same ticagrelor for a year,eplerprone, carvedilol( Beta Blocker) elapril, furosemide( water tablet) 4 stents fitted 21 sept this year....I'm more positive now than before my heartattack lol...and lighter by 2 stone and walk nearly every day, and watch what I eat,and see a medical person at least once a month....Who could ask for more lol.

We're all lucky to be here in more way's than one for that I'm eternaly greatful, for the NHS and its doctors too, So we must do as asked even if we don't like it lol..

Take care it's good too talk.

[Shandypants]

Welcome Sephi, good to have some positive news. Your drug cabinet sounds like mine. Tania