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[Mirador19]

Good afternoon all. I went in and had another stent fitted on the 5th of February after a bit of a wait and 3 ambulance call outs, the third one they kept me in as they said I was a high risk. I am feeling much better and not getting so out of breath. The consultant thinks my problem is genetic and I have evidence of furring in the smaller branches which cannot be stented and the other 2 arteries that have been stented have some furring but not enough to restent, they are hoping to control it all with medication. My Cholesterol is low at 3 but they have doubled my statins hopefully that will help. I am going to start rehab soon as I’m sure that will help after 2 ½ years of not being able to do much exercise at all. The Drs and nurses were wonderful while I was in the hospital and kept a very close eye on me. Hopefully, that is it now as I would like a rest from Angiograms / Angioplasty for a while. I’m hoping I don’t get the problems with unstable angina but still have to use the GTN spray when and if needed. I am still taking the same pills except for Isosorbide mononitrate so not much has changed there. I’m feeling more positive about having CHD than I have in a long time as I have now understood all that is happening to me so it was definitely the right decision to move back from Spain last march. Thank you all for listening to me rambling on

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Joan

[Nathan53]

Hello Joan it's good to hear how things have progressed for you and that you have had your stent done. You have had a lot of changes going on so hopefully you can relax maybe fit in some visits to Spain to get a sunshine boost. Well done and again good to find out how you got on after reading your earlier posts.

[Mirador19 in reply to Nathan53]

Thank you Nathan. I feel as if I’ve come through the other side now and can concentrate on getting fit again and enjoying life.

[Zena166]

Hi Joan. Pleased that you have at long last had stenting done. It has been a miserable time for you. Hopefully you are on the road to recovery and continued improvement. Rehab will also help your recovery and you will be able to enjoy walking again. Sending big hugs and positive thoughts. Best wishes. Zena x

[Mirador19 in reply to Zena166]

Thank you Zena, hopefully onwards and upwards now.