Cardiac rehab

[Billiewizz]

Just wanted to say that I am half way through my 8 week program and loving it. I go to the County Hospital at Pontypool with Sarah, Mark, Hussain, Maria and others who put me through my paces and give me education and give advice, if anyone is in any doubt about cardiac rehab do it! Feeling great xxx

[NorthantsSteve]

I’d support that message Billiewizz. I went to cardio rehab at Milton Keynes (now over 2 years ago) and the programme (and staff and volunteer) were tremendous. I still think about what we covered on a regular basis. I was sceptical initially but so glad I went. And especially god when I learned that those who go to cardio rehab have a better chance of survival than those who don’t.

[Gail1967]

I agree cardiac rehab is great - I can’t believe anyone would turn it down as part of their recovery. It’s given me the confidence to know how far to push myself post bypass and talking to others in a similar position has been great. I’ve only got 2 weeks left- will be sad when over.

[NathanBlau in reply to Gail1967]

There is a progression from the hospital based rehab called "Phase 4" or "Level 4" Cardiac Rehab that is conducted in sports centres or suitably sized halls etc. all round the country and I go two years after my Heart Attack and still love it!

[Alison_L]

Hi Billiewizz. I enjoyed the rehab so much I started volunteering with them last week! Shadowing nervous newbies round the circuit, and assuring them it's not as scary as it sounds