Fiancé just had heart attack

[Catfeatures]

We’re supposed to be getting married on Sunday and my fiancé had a heart attack Sunday night. The hospital reckon he will be there. We’ve cancelled the honeymoon but I’ve booked a couple of nights in a spa hotel. I’m thinking will he be able to use the spa at all, he’s had a stent put in, his blood pressure is actually on the low side so I’m thinking he won’t even be able to use the jacuzzi? Does anyone know, at least it is a tranquil place next to a beach

[Zena166]

Hello Cat. I am Sorry to hear about your fiancé. It must be an incredible shock for both of you. Below is a link to the BHF website for spa activities and holidays in general. He should avoid spa activities. I doubt he will feel like doing anything much anyway.

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Also during cardiac rehab I was told following on from my heart attack and stenting not to swim for 6 months until I had got fit again. He will be incredibly tired so just some rest relaxation and gentle walking.

He will be offered cardiac rehabilitation in the next few weeks so that will help him with exercise information sessions on lifestyle medication impact etc.

In the meantime the BHF have a great helpline so if you need further information give them a ring. Take care of you as well as this is as stressful for. Enjoy your wedding and wishing you a wonderful life together full of happiness and love. 🥂🍾

Sending love hugs and lots of good wishes to you both. Zena xx

[Catfeatures in reply to Zena166]

Thank you so much for your reply. I think plenty of rest for him then x

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HI Cat

My rehab team wouldn let me swim until I was ready for level 4 gym, as they say that the water makes the blood vessels react so its not good for the first few months. Your Fiance will need rest and will probably nap a few times during the day, but all will be well. Get him to rehab classes as soon as you can, they are great and its good to chat to those who have a) been through what he has and b) the experts that really understand heart patients.

Words of warning, he probably will have 'down' days, including 'why me' episodes, but these fade over time and in my own personal experience, get better the more you exercise. Just take it easy for the first couple of weeks.

Good luck with the wedding

D

[MichaelJH Heart Star]

Hi and welcome to the forum! It's very early days yet. He will have been put on medication and these combined with a spa could cause a drop in blood pressure with potentially serious consequences. At this stage I would suggest just sticking to showers (just warm) with no hot baths. Also there would be no shame in having a chair available for the ceremony as the events of the day could be subconsciously stressful and tiring. Good luck!

[Catfeatures]

Yeh thank you both of you I’m beginning to realise he won’t be able to use the spa he just needs to relax. Thank you what a nightmare c

[sandrann]

Have a wonderful wedding day and best wishes for your future together..🍾💞

[mauschen]

So sorry to hear of you and your fiancé ‘s predicament.

Heart attacks have no respect for our personal diaries

I hope he is recovering well. Stenting has revolutionised treatment of heart attacks and when used as a prophylactic resource, it can prevent heart attacks from occurring . As Zena166 advises, the BHF are a fountain ok knowledge, a great resourse for people in your situation.

I also agree that spas’s should be avoided. The warm water will increase blood flow which the heart in its vulnerable state might not be able to deal with. If your fiancé had pulled a muscle in his leg, he would rest it and perhaps support it with crutches. The heart is also a muscle, however one we cannot see. Nevertheless, it also needs rest and medical treatments to support it.

So rest is essential, spa is out of the question but gradual gentle exercise and good healthy diet are essential.

Have a wonderful wedding, a restful spa holiday but go easy on the bedroom gymnastics.

Wishing your fiancé a speedy recovery, good luck!

[junik53]

So Sorry for you and your fiance .It is early days for him and he will be very tired for quite some time,it may be best for you to arrange a honeymoon for 6 months or so time where he will feel better and more able to enjoy it ,also another benefit is you will both have an occasion to look forward to,which is very important as you will both feel a little down for a while.Hope you have a wonderful day ,try not to worry, and enjoy your special day.

[clarehealsworldwide]

Wishing you and your fiancé all the very best. I agree with all the comments posted above. I was advised to permanently keep away from hot jacuzzis, steam rooms & hot or cold water in pools or sea. No very hot or cold climates ever again. No swimming or exertion for at least 6 weeks.

Good luck for a long happy and healthy life together. Clare