1year anniversary

So one year ago today I was rushed into RCHT Truro having a heart attack, one angioplasty later was released Christmas eve with was seemed like half of Boots pharmacy.

One year later I land back from 18 Days at theme parks in Orlando, walking average 11 miles a day plus having lost almost two stone since the HA

If someone had told me I would even walk 5 miles in a day and take long flights I would have laughed.

Don't get me wrong I have numerous days when I'm so far down you'd need to dig 1/2 mile down just to find me, BUT there is a life after HA. It's a different life but still a great one.

So my Christmas thanks to those at RCHT as well as my Cardio Rehab team. I literally owe them my life.

Happy festive season to you all.

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[MichaelJH Heart Star]

Congratulations! A friend's mother is about 40 years post HA although she recently had another (doing g OK now) and a colleague's father is a similar period post bypass. Both are in their nineties and still independent so definitely life after heart issues!

[Hometerry]

Great stuff glad your ok.

Mine is coming early jan, best wishes.

[Ian_farnish]

Well done that’s fantastic

[pinnelli]

Well done and great to hear. Hope you keep finding more things to do. And get stinger everyday.

Mine was 2.5 years ago now, As u say still low days & sometimes don’t know where they come from but generally living life.

I’m back commuting on my bike (13 miles each way) I used to do it 4 day per week but at least once is something, back to mountain biking, walking, skiing , gym etc! All a lot steadier but there. Oh and something new I started adult swim lessons though they are tough!

[DavidKeith52]

Great news. Happy Christmas!

[rachelbell]

Happy Christmas good to read some positive news well done to you in your hard work from one truronian to another

[isobelhannah18]

Thank-you for such a positive post. I'm only 9 weeks post H.A so to read that things can return to near-normal is cheering. I laughed at your description of meds. being half of Boots pharmacy. I've gone from 0 to 9 tabs so that's exactly what it feels like!

Happy Christmas.

[Marco123]

Good to hear that Threadbeare,, my HA was a day or so before yours and had a stent fitted a few weeks afterwards. Taking the meds are a bit of a drag but I have not had any nasty after effects and just happy they are keeping me healthy. I am also back to near normal now with cycling and swimming each week and plenty of walking. Also been on 2 foreign holidays and planning the next one. Yes there is life after a HA.

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Thank you all for your kind comments

Have a great festive season, whatever you are doing and I wish you all well

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