Breathlessness

[Kieronwhite]

Has anyone whilst they were waiting for a heart bypass experienced shortness of breath with just minimal exercise like walking upstairs

[MichaelJH Heart Star]

Yes. I started with occasional angina that progressed to regular angina and breathlessness. In the weeks before surgery I had to rest twice going upstairs! Hopefully, you will not have to wait to long!

[thetidders]

Yes, that happened to me quite a lot whilst I was waiting for my bypass last year. I used to use my GTN spray & rest for a few minutes before I carried on.

I haven’t used the spray once since the operation.

Jean

[MichaelJH Heart Star in reply to thetidders]

😀 Not have I! Great result!

[Kieronwhite in reply to thetidders]

Got admitted last night to hospital so the op maybe close

[thetidders in reply to Kieronwhite]

Hope the op is soon then, & that everything goes well.

Good luck.

Jean

[Handel in reply to Kieronwhite]

Good luck, You won't have to wait long before you're up and about and feeling great. You'll have a great Christmas!!! xxx