Fall

[Bishop1]

Out for my afternoon walk. I tripped on the kerb. Got a very bad fall. Lucky several people came to my rescue and helped me up. Kept walking and got myself home. Took 2 paracetamol and rested. My question is could i have damaged my heart 'll ( 4 months after double bypass)' .My knee ( tkr) 2years ago. Could I have damaged it. Would like any advice. Keep up the good work x

[meadfoot]

Sorry you have had a fall. Its always concerning afterwards in case we have damaged a particularly sensitive part of our body. Why not give your GP a call or if you feel your heart may have been harmed then your cardiology team.

An xray at a and e shoukd show any knee damage. Good luck.

[Bishop1 in reply to meadfoot]

Thanks for your reply. Knee swollen but very mobile. Slept very well x x

[jeanjeannie50]

Sorry you have this worry, it sounds like the fall has really shaken you up.

I feel your questions need to be answered by a professional person. After 4 months I would guess your heart bypass will have hopefully healed, did you fall on your chest? Theres no point people like me guessing, please go along to A&E and see what they have to say. Best wishes

Jean

[Bishop1 in reply to jeanjeannie50]

Thanks for your reply. Knee swollen but mobile. Slept very well x x

[Brixcos]

I fell badly about 12 weeks after my CABGx2 and virtually did a press up on the way down. My knees are still recovering weeks later... I didn't feel I'd done any serious damage so didn't get it checked out, hopefully you havent either- but you should get medical advice if you feel you need it. Good luck x

[Bishop1 in reply to Brixcos]

Thanks for your reply. Knee very swollen. Slept very well x x

[Bishop1 in reply to Brixcos]

Hello how long since your CABG x2. How do you feel. Are you going to Cardio Rehab. Do you have to go back to see a Cardiologist. I had a heart scan on 1st April and awaiting an appointment with a Cardiologist. Heart Failure team are ringing me on Thursday 6th may. Haven't heard from them since Nov 2020. Good luck and a great recovery to you x x

[Brixcos in reply to Bishop1]

Hi Bishop1, my operation was on 8 Jan. It's amazing how quickly my body has recovered, it's still an ongoing process but I can honestly say that now I feel almost like it never happened (apart from my sternum which I'm aware of at times like getting out of bed, and when I fell over ha ha!) I religiously did the online cardio programme (on the my m health app). It is very monotonous as there's only one video but I spiced it up with the BHF ones in YouTube. I also walk every day religiously. Basically I made exercise (and rest) my priorities. I think I've been discharged from all heart services now, and just await a meds review with my doctor in July. Good luck with your cardio call tomorrow, let us know how you get on x

[S11m]

I fell at Easter - and strained my acromioclavicular ligament (between the clavicle and the scapular). My pacemaker is in that shoulder, which does not help.I do not think I fell due to low blood pressure.

My shoulder is still inflamed and painful - but I see my osteopath next week.

[Bishop1 in reply to S11m]

Thanks for reply. Wishing you a speedy recovery. It's such a worry when you fall over. Knee still very sore but I don't think I have done any damage x x