All set for pre-op on the 16th Dec and stent in LAD on 18th Dec...much sooner than I anticipated ,as I was told I would be put on the list and it wouldn’t happen until at least Jan/Feb! Now feeling really scared , I know I shouldn’t as it’s minor compared to most of the things other people on here have been through. Also, have read posts about twinges and breathlessness after the procedure which worry me, especially as it’s the week before Christmas and trying to get advice if I do experience anything odd will be difficult 😨
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That’s good it’s going ahead so soon...isn’t it? You might have worried about it all through Christmas.You should be given, or could ask for the name of a liaison person or Hospital ward you can ring if you have any worries over Christmas.
Yes it is good in one respect. I wasn’t too worried whilst waiting as I have no symptoms at present and have only ever experienced ache between elbow and wrist when walking..no chest pain or shortness of breath.Now reading some posts,I get the impression I may experience more discomfort after stent than I did before!
Perhaps I shouldn’t read too much at the mo and just accept that it’s being done and be positive...hard though when you know they are going to be rummaging around in your heart😱I am a coward at the best of times with health matters!
It’s v natural to worry, seems almost Impossible what they can do these days. I loved watching the pics, of my heart! but you may not...tho’ it’s remarkable technology. I was one of those patients who had pretty mild symptoms before a heart attack, and I wish I’d taken more notice.
I found it very reassuring in the theatre, how everyday routine we are to these skilful people,
Yes, I do think It was lucky that I followed it up, went for ECG at docs when arm was particularly “nagging “after a dog walk ..she said all was fine. Got home and she rang to say she had re-thought and would like me to have a routine cardiac consultation just in case.So positive thinking... I could have left it and then gone “ping” with a heart attack.
Of course you are feeling scared. But you would have had weeks to be scared if you had to wait to February. Much better to proceed now. When your heart gives you twinges then it is worrying. However, i didn't get concerned about the post op aches and pains as they are just the muscles etc settling down.
And it might not be the biggest op, but its big for you.
I got wound up about ten days before op. But the three days pre op were fine.
Thanks for your reply, it doesn’t help that I knew someone who went for a stent and they didn’t return..also my Dad had lots of heart issues including a stent which led to an infection in his leg for 6 weeks, there was talk of amputation at the time! So I guess this also is making me much more nervous than necessary... as obviously things have improved over the years. I have also read that there is an increased risk of heart attack for a couple of months after stenting ...so wonder if I’ll be too frightened do do anything just in Case!Can’t shake the feeling of impending doom, but keep telling myself that 2weeks today I shall be sitting here and it will all be done😃
I think you will find that your hospital will be fully functioning and totally supportive during your recovery period. That was certainly my experience after both of my stent procedures
Hi,I had a stent fitted as an emergency 3 weeks ago. I had unstable angina with pain on any slight exertion. It’s great to now be pain free. The procedure was quick and relatively pain free. I have had no twinges or anything since. Apparently I had had a mild heart attack.
Well that’s great news and well done for getting on you’re exercise bike!....sometimes situations give us the nudge we need to become more active, so not all bad😊
It’s natural to worry about it, if it helps your local hospital will have a cardiac nurse available, talk to them before you go and they will support you. Be prepared, have pain relief in the house, senna incase of constipation from pain relief like codeine, have your shopping already done or make a delivery order for when you come out, shops like asda book 2 weeks ahead. Any questions feel free to ask, we are all here to help each other xx
Thanks for your reply, I am spending this week and next getting everything done for Christmas, so it will just be the last minute fresh bits and my hubby can drive me to the shops and then I have an excellent excuse to put my feet up over Christmas and chill 😁I shall ask on the day who I should contact if there are any problems, as I am having the procedure about 20 miles away and not at my local hospital, although my consultant works for both.
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