Angioplasty

[11walking22]

I had a stent put in Friday 30 th October and I’m wondering has anybody experienced any post problems I’m a bit stressed and anxious with every little twinge and ache I get

[Badger24]

It could be sore for a little while.I had five put in 18 mouths a go it’s only natural to be anxious I do even now

[11walking22 in reply to Badger24]

Thanks it was all so sudden

[Nathan53 in reply to 11walking22]

Remember it is normal to feel anxious and maybe vulnerable after being diagnosed with a heart condition. You have also had an invasive procedure. You may not have stitches as often happens with an operation but your arteries and heart have been messed about with.

I remember feeling very tired with numerous twinges and aches and pains following a heart attack and stents 2 years ago. It's very early days for you so go easy on yourself, it does get better. Maybe browse the posts on this board. You can enter a key word in the search field top right on for example: stents, cardio rehab and you will find lots of information. Also check out the attached link nhs.uk/conditions/coronary-...

If you have just been put on a lot of medications they maybe causing some side effects such as tiredness until you get used to them. You can also speak to BHF specialist Nurse if you just want to talk or adk some questions, their number is 0300 330 3311

Don't lift anything heavy for a few weeks but keep generally active building up activity initially by walking. Let us know how you get on.

[11walking22 in reply to Nathan53]

Many thanks appreciated like you say it’s small steps I’ve been out for two small walks on my own just down the road and back felt ok it’s worse when you’re sat alone and nothing to do your mind goes into overdrive but doctor was pleased with the blood flow so maybe I’m actually lucky they caught it early

[Pammy124prms in reply to 11walking22]

hello i had a heart attack and 3 stents put in and then a massive haemmorage lost 5 pints of blood getting better but oh my gos the side effects of the tableys are awful the runs up to 15 times a day and ive just read on dr google if youve got bad kidneys the heart tablets can make you have kidney failure or another heart attack what do i do skip the tabs or keep taking them well done with your walking im now up to 3 miles aday but i do it online with the lesley sansome walkat home on you tube, shes absolutely bloody brilliant ive lost 15 ounds with her and watching what i eat, try it its really good, start with the 1 mile easy walk good luck

[Prada47 in reply to Pammy124prms]

I don't think you should advise let the Professionals do that safer that way !!!

Hands Face Space to stay safe

[Pammy124prms in reply to Prada47]

not going near anyone thought i was helping not hindering cardiac rehab gave the ok to it

[Prada47 in reply to Pammy124prms]

Hi Pammy

Just pointing out we are all different, what is OK for yourself may not be to good for others that's all I was pointing out. Not being Critical

Hands Face Space to Stay Safe

[Survivor76]

Morning! Absolutely! I had mine in on the 28th September and still have the odd twinges which used to freak me out..

it does get easier to manage I promise.. about 6 weeks in and I still get it..

[Stefos1]

Remember the reason for having a stent fitted, to increase blood flow to your heart, the heart is a very strong muscle and and needs exercise to build back its strength.Start off with short walks and gradually build up, you perhaps can't go to rehab or gyms due to covid but take it on yourself to find information on exercise programmes which helped me greatly in my recovery, plenty of helpful advice on here, keep positive and good luck, you'll get through this.

[11walking22 in reply to Stefos1]

Many thanks I’ve been out for a couple of walks already but it’s always the uncertainty I only went in for a routine Angiogram and came out with a stent but it’s one day at a time attitude 🙏🙏

[Lonmayloon]

Yes I was very tired for first two weeks or so, sleeping for long periods in the afternoon. I would echo what Nathan has said above, it’s excellent advice. Take it easy for first wee while, it’s very easy to overdo things.

Psychologically my mind went into overdrive at every little twitch I felt afterwards. That too got better in time.

I had my single stent fitted March 2011. Earlier this year I took up running during lockdown. Aged 62 I now run 20-25km each week and loving it.

All the best.

[11walking22 in reply to Lonmayloon]

Many thanks I never thought of running for a while but I miss my walking my long distance I’m doing the Mighty Hike next year 26 miles in Cumbria for Macmillan Cancer so hopefully I will be able to do that

[Slimdaz]

Hi,

I’m 47 and now 4 months post heart attack and sudden cardiac arrest, both in the ambulance and hospital. I was fortunate that day, had somebody looking out for me. Managed to get away with only 1 stent too, but like you I was anxious about every twinge. Probably more so for me as I had no signs of what was going on, in fact I was out cycling at the time 🤷‍♂️

Anyway, after completing cardiac rehab, I started back at the gym in September and started with 1 visit per week, just doing light exercise and adhering to the advice given to me.

Now I’m doing 3 visits, well was prior to lockdown part deux, per week, and on cardio classes that last 45 minutes each.

So it does get better, I walk around like a tube of smarties now with all the meds, but I have decided not to let it get me down and I see what happened to me as a challenge.

I know that approach isn’t right for everybody, but it works for me and everyone is different. My ‘blip’ as I call it was completely out of the blue as I was in the gym 6 days per week before lockdown in March, and cycling 100 miles during lockdown, until 27 June.

You will get used to those little is it isn’t it and that will allow to overcome your anxiety, but most of all you got this 👍💪

Have a great day

Daz

[Sheila1950]

Hello i had a mild heart attack 9th May and was taken into hospital had a stent put in on 14th May nearly 6months ago like i still worry about every little ache , but the cardiologist said its normal as you build up your confidance you will worry less , exersise is very important to our recovery after 6wks you are offer rehab program either on zoom or like me i was sent a DVD to follow at home as due to covid there are no classes . ..Sheilax

[Qualipop]

MI HA and 2 stents were 2 years ago now but I clearly remember being terrified to go out on my own and aslo having a lot of side effects from tablets from a feeling I couldn't get my breath to actually having hallucinations hen feeling too tired to even get out of he chair. All caused by tablets that needed tweaking or swapping. Scared of every ache or twinge, constantly checking my BP. It's all perfectly normal and will get easier. Keep exercise gentle for a few weeks. Cadiac rehab should get in touch soon; it will be by phone but hey are there to answer any questions. You've had a huge shock. It will get easier.

[Pammy124prms]

oh god its me,..... hello im really anxious i had stents put in 3 months ago and im just waiting to die as you say every little ache ot pain is a heart attack coming on, ive had the mosy awful runs for5 weeks now can only put it down to meds ive chopped and changed times and im now stopping taking the clopid ogeral as i can no longer bear it ill probably shuffle off this mortal coil as ive got kidney disease and ive just read on dr gogle that meds for the heart dont work if youve got ckd, you will get after pains for a while after, i kept asking the doctor in hospital and he said it was normal to have pains for a while after, good luck and try not to worry haha

[Pammy124prms]

does insulin cause fatty build up im really worried now

[Lizbeth61]

Hello I also had a stent inserted two months ago and exactly like you was so worried about every pain and twinge. I definitely experienced what the call settling in pain where the artery stretches to accommodate the stents. I’m pleased to tell you that for the last two weeks I’ve had no pain at all so please don’t worry. I also posted on this forum and the lovely people on here were very quick to reassure me. Good luck x

[Collimachon]

Hello, I had 2 stents fitted 6 months ago and I am getting she's and pains in the chest. When this happens I take one Paracetemol and that solves the problem. I also suffer sometimes from indigestion/reflux aches and pains. The specialist suggested I take Gaviscon which has done the trick.

[Collimachon]

Sorry, that should have read aches and pains

[Leannedcf]

I had 3 stents put in on the same day as you, 30th oct. And I too have had the odd twinge. So much so that i made my husband drive me back to hospital a few days ago to run another ECG🙈. Luckily it all came clear and as a result i am learning to just live with the twinges. Wishing you a speedy recovery. We can do this💪

[11walking22 in reply to Leannedcf]

Thank you

[Marshd]

Thank you for posting. I am having exactly the same experience.