Coronary artery bypass graft.

[tjh990]

I had a quad heart bypass on Christmas Eve 2019 at Basildon Hospital, Essex...writing this exactly 1 month after, feeling good after terrible back/shoulder pain for the first 3 weeks...now sleeping better. Saw the cardiac nurse today and she stressed that it is quite a journey back to total fitness so I'm going to the rehabilitation fitness classes in a couple of weeks. I am already doing short walks and did a mile earlier this week so I'm on the road to recovery.

[Gail1967]

Well done- I’m now 9 mths post quadruple and feel great- not that I felt ill before my unexpected event!!! Good luck on your journey - be kind to yourself along the way.

[tjh990 in reply to Gail1967]

Thank you...looking forward to many summer walks.

[Chappychap]

Good for you!

I had a bypass operation at the end of 2018. The first few months weren't easy, but looking back I can genuinely say it was the best thing that ever happened to me. With the support of my wife I've turned my life style around and have lost weight and exercise far more. I feel ten or twenty years younger, and now squeeze far more enjoyment, fun, and vitality out of every day.

With your positive attitude you can look forward to exactly the same prospect.

Keep pressing forward and good luck!

[tjh990 in reply to Chappychap]

Thank you for your reply...most encouraging.

[Phil-52]

Almost 4 years since my quad bypass. I ran a 10k race to celebrate the first year of leaving hospital. I ran a half marathon six months later. I run and swim regularly and my diet has changed beyond all recognition. Life is good

Good luck with the recovery and make the most of cardio rehab

Phil

[tjh990 in reply to Phil-52]

Thanks Phil, at 73 years of age I think running half marathons is a little beyond me but walking one could well be my target...definitely going to do all the rehab.

[I10hoggstreet]

Hogg st

Hi I had a quadruple eleven years next month.all I will say is get yourself fit and you will find the benefits I do a lot of walking as I don't like exercises all the best in your recovery.

[tjh990 in reply to I10hoggstreet]

Thanks for your reply...like you I prefer walking to set exercise routines so daily walks are definitely on the agenda.

[Craneman]

Hi, hope this helps, I had my CABG at Basildon December 3rd 2008, when I came home after 6 days I rested lots and exercised as told, after 4 weeks depression started as I couldn't do what I was used to doing , but after 6 weeks and driving again and out walking more the depression went, after 8 weeks I was back working ( not Manual) for 3 days a week.

When you get referred for hospital rehabilitation classes please attend, also check with your doctor for local gyms that run Cardio Vascular classes and get on the courses, I attend 2 classes a week and Sunday mornings 1 hour freestyle in the gym, I am 76.and live in Colchester.

[tjh990 in reply to Craneman]

Thank you for your reply, I will certainly attend all the rehab classes and look into other classes...I'm not that far from you...in Clacton on Sea.

[Craneman in reply to tjh990]

Take a look at the Group

Friends at Colchester Leap.

Think we have members at LEAP from Clacton.

[tjh990 in reply to Craneman]

Thank you, will do.

[Lilyrosy]

Hi,

I also had my CABG x 4 at Basildon Cardiac hospital in 2018. Like some others mine was unexpected, just an ache in my arm but I haven’t looked back. The care in the hospital was exemplary and the rehab team at the hospital were always giving encouragement and there to reassure you at anytime.

I also attend a group called Hearts and Minds locally on the 3rd Monday of each month in Laindon Community Centre a small distance from the hospital. Staff and doctors come along to give talks and answer questions.

I still find I have the odd questions ie:

Why is my ankle still numb where the vein was removed etc. and to have it explained to you is helpful.

The local gyms are also brilliant at further rehab classes too.

Good luck with your recovery.

[tjh990 in reply to Lilyrosy]

Many thanks for your reply, I'm certainly taking all this advice on board.

[Pastime in reply to Lilyrosy]

Hi my triple bypass was 20 yrs ago at St Thomas,sLondon ,my ankle is still numb after all this time. Surgeon said it is where they tie the nerves off,after taking the vein,and not to worry.

[tjh990 in reply to Pastime]

Thanks for your reply, I’m really grateful for all the support I’m getting.

[Lilyrosy in reply to Pastime]

Thankyou Pastime,, so good to hear that my ankles are ‘normal’, reassuring

[El-Tel1990 in reply to Pastime]

You had bypass surgery 21 years ago. What advice can you give me please. I am 3 weeks after a quad CABG and am 59 years old male.

[tjh990 in reply to El-Tel1990]

I was 72 when I had my op and the first 3/4 weeks were difficult because of back & shoulder pain causing difficulties in sleeping...I thought it would never go away but it seemed to vanish almost overnight and after that no major problems and now fully fit & recovered...just hang in and all will be fine.

[El-Tel1990 in reply to tjh990]

Thanks for your advice

[Prada47]

Hi Sounds all good and positive well done.

Best Regards

[tjh990 in reply to Prada47]

Thank you, certainly getting better week by week.

[Rayros21]

Good to hear that things are improving for you. I had a triple bypass last October and found the first few weeks at home pretty hard with the pain and difficulty sleeping. Over three months later, I have more or less completely changed my diet and am now halfway through my programme of cardiac rehabilitation classes. Overall I feel in a much better place. Good luck to you, I hope things continue to go well.

[tjh990 in reply to Rayros21]

Thanks for your reply, like you say, the first 3/4 weeks were the hardest for me and then it improved almost overnight...in fact just had my first 8 hour sleep since the op.

[Handel]

Brilliant tjh990. Keep up the good work and look after yourself. Roll on summer!!! xxx

[tjh990 in reply to Handel]

Thank you, yes...roll on summer...looking forward to long walks along the Essex coast.

[Handel in reply to tjh990]

Lucky you! Something to look forward to now you're on the mend. You're an inspiration to others having to undergo the same procedure.

All the very best xxx

[Chickenlou]

Great to hear your feeling stronger and on the road to recovery (my fiancé is having his CABG on Monday so it’s nice to hear stories like yours 😀) wishing you all the best in your recovery

[tjh990 in reply to Chickenlou]

Hope all goes well, I feel better by the day...a 1.5 mile walk today, just wish the weather was better.

[sandrann]

Hi there lovely to hear you're progress, keep positive and enjoy your walking.

I had double bypass at Basildon hospital 2years and nearly 5months ago, 31st August 2017.

I also live in Clacton-On-Sea, wonderful to be able to stroll along the promenade without any traffic pollution.

Keep smiling and enjoying life.

Sending you hugs 🤗

[tjh990 in reply to sandrann]

Thank you for your reply, we love walking in the area, we are members of U3A and go on group walks March to November... so looking forward to this years walks.