Returning to 'normal'

[ValiantLisa]

Hi, this is my second post my first was 8th May, my husband (aged 45) had emergency triple bypass on 22nd April. Now after 20 long weeks he is returning to work tomorrow. There have been ups and downs but it seems like life is returning to "normal " or our new normal. His chest scar is still sore some days but cardio rehab done and now he has to , in the words of the surgeon " stop thinking medical and get on with life "

Reading some posts has really helped me to support him throughout the way so I wanted to thank people for putting on here how they are feeling, issues with medication and how partners are coping.

He is awaiting gene test results atm as there are heart issues in the family and although he was previously tested it has now become apparent that this was the wrong test, but the heart attack happened and life has changed but onwards and upwards and onto the next chapter.

[wiltsgirl]

Such good news to hear your husband is getting stronger and going back to work. I hope he is on a phased return? He should listen to his body and get plenty of rest. Wishing him the best of luck x

[Stu888]

I wish you both good luck! I’ve just joined this site but your husband is not alone. I suffered a MI aged 45 without knowing it, picked up by scarring found on MRI after irregular heartbeat investigation. The psychological impact was very bad for me but time has helped and my girlfriend has been great help.

[Rosei]

My friend had a quadruple bypass, she was playing golf after 12 weeks, she was fine and has been extremely well since, that was 8 years ago.

[Prux007]

I am 40 years and had a quad by-pass. It will be my year anniversary on the 30/11. It does play at you emotionally and always thinking of 'Could I have...?' or 'Should I....?'. Any kind mild pain and twitch gets me going on a state of worry. The worst times are when am driving to work and no one else to talk to in the car. It's always going to be there and it is how you manage your though process. I find trying to keep busy and the mind active. Setting goals is a good thing.

[dave1957]

Hi fully agree with his surgeon about getting on with life, although it does vary from patient to patient. I had heart attack and triple bypass aged 36 in 1993 and soon returned to the building trade as a bricklayer working as hard as before including carrying heavy loads as I was determined live my life and provide for my family, although I do not advise this to everyone that is me. Initially its as much in the mind as the body when returning to work which is natural. Good luck to him, you like my wife are the heroes that help us on this journey.