Post Coronary Stent Questions

[KF123]

Hello All , I've recently had 3 coronary stents , but no rehab because local hospital says Covid-19 means all rehab is cancelled . Just wanted to know how I should be feeling 6 weeks after stenting , what i should be doing etc, should i still be feeling sore?

[Chappychap]

The BHF run an on-line version of the Cardio Rehab course. I haven't used it but I found the face-to-face Cardio Rehab extremely valuable, so in your place I'd want to pursue whatever alternative is currently available.

Good luck!

[KF123 in reply to Chappychap]

Thank you. I'm also wondering about if I should still be experiencing tightness in the chest and intermittent chest pain?

[Qualipop in reply to KF123]

I had two stents two years ago and no pain or discomfort at all. 6 weeks is time for hem to bed in and you should be feeling quite a bit better and taking gentle walks. Talk to your GP. Even though there's no face to face rehab, the rehab nurses should have been in touch by now . If they haven't contact your GP again to chase them up. They should be available by phone for ANY questions.

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Could be the meds, clopidogrel can cause chest pain for reasons not understood. If in doubt though, get yourself checked over.

[Thanksnhs]

Hi my rehab is being done over video call, the nurse had a very helpful assessment with me I was concerned about what I should and should not be doing after my transplant in July, I then spoke to the physio who told me which rehab excersises I should be doing on the Bhf website which is great, when I get round to it! Also the dietitian is phoning next week, they have been very helpful and encouraging, not the same as actually going, I need motivation, but they certainly had the answers I was looking for, I wish you a speedy recovery and hope the rehab will be in touch char

[KF123 in reply to Thanksnhs]

Thats really good! I wish I could say the same - I do have the occasional phonecall - basically I'm asked if all ok and when I tell them how I'm feeling they say there is nothing to be done just wait and see and 1 min later "ok we'll call again soon - goodbye"

[KF123 in reply to KF123]

I had to chase them for 6 weeks before they even sent me a diet sheet of what are the recommended foods!! I got that this week!

[Thanksnhs]

They seem to keep in touch with the hospital, they phoned yesterday to say they new I had an infection and wouldn't be able to do much and they would call after my scan next week, I was quite taken aback, I always felt communication was not the best in the NHS, proved wrong now! Char

[Heartinthehills]

Hi KF123. Good to hear you are keen to start some rehab. My incident and stents were 7 years ago and difficult to remember exact symptoms soon after the stents. I attended rehab classes and found them vey useful but they weren't offered until about 5 or 6 weeks giving me time to recover a bit first. I also picked up a BHF rehab DVD available at the time and used this at home. The same routines are now available to stream online at this link bhf.org.uk/informationsuppo... I would recommend using these and the BHF helpline if you still have worries about chest sensations. A morning walk every day before breakfast and going to work also helped me get back to reasonable fitness. I still have some mild discomfort in the chest if I overexercise but learned to ease off and have rest days if exercising a lot.

[KF123 in reply to Heartinthehills]

Thank you - I'm already doing some of the things you mention - although evening rather than morning walk - managing a brisk walk for around 2 miles in 35mins - although some days still have pains after. I will def take your advice on the rehab though .