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[ntiday]

hi i'm Nick i am 5 weeks post MI and 1 stent in LCX , 42 years old , ex smoker (5 weeks) and currently changing lifestyle. i have managed to lose 1st 10lbs in the last 5 weeks through a combination of healthy living, exercise and worry. Going to Cardio Rehab here in Warwickshire and it is great feel confident and safe when there, the question i have is in the last 2-3 weeks i have developed really bad back ache and sore ribs im pretty sure they are bone related and not heart related and thought they might be weight loss related but wondered if anyone else had had these troubles.

Been reading this forum a lot and so many positive people and helpful advice seems a great place to be when feeling anxious .

Nick

[Zena166]

Hi Nick. Welcome well done on losing the weight that’s great news. Since my heart attack in June last year I lost 32kgs over 40 weeks. I too had lots of aches and pains which I couldn’t distinguish between so had a variety of tests. I now get back ache with the exercise if I overdo it. So it maybe worth checking in with your doc. Not sure it’s weight loss related although sometimes I know I have altered my posture and so get aches from that. (Not so much belly fat to carry round so standing straighter so neck shoulders and thoracic spine hurt!!!-there’s always something!!) also speak to the rehab nurses they will also be able to help. If in doubt do check. Hope you continue to lose weight get fitter and feel better. Take care. Zena

[ntiday in reply to Zena166]

Hi Zena, thank you for the reply and well done yourself that is amazing, yes will speak to the rehab nurses at my next session and probably also my Doc i guess its always better to be safe and get it checked out.

i would like to lose another 25 kg thats the plan.

thanks again and good to be in contact

Nick

[Helen_BHF]

Well done on the weight loss, Nick - that's fantastic, especially only in five weeks! I know you've mentioned diet and exercise but if the worry is causing you to lose more and more weight, please do seek some support. The community is always here but if you'd like to speak to someone, you can chat with our heart helpline: bhf.org.uk/heart-health/how...

[ntiday in reply to Helen_BHF]

hi Helen, thank you good to be connected , yes of course will seek help the Rehab nurses are amazing and being a great support also thank you

[Lynny12]

Don't do too much. You can easily hurt yourself. Rome wasn't built in a day. Plenty of rest is as important. Xx

[jimmyq]

Well done with the weight loss and taking part in the rehab!