Bypass operation

[hadleigh71]

Bypass operation

Hi all received my letter from the hospital with a date 4 for my bypass operation in a couple of weeks feeling quite nervous already having strange thoughts weather I will wake up are these normal thoughts

[Isobel1]

I think they are . I had them . Try not to worry ahead , it's a routine op for the these Doctors.

[hadleigh71 in reply to Isobel1]

Thank you for replying just got to look on the bright side

[Isobel1 in reply to hadleigh71]

I know it's a very big deal for us, but heart operations have come on so much over the last 40 years, they can do 2 heart ops a day now, no problem . You'll be fine x

[hadleigh71 in reply to Isobel1]

Thank you for replying

[Barb6374]

Hi, what date is your op ?. I'm sure lots of us have those thoughts. I just keep reminding myself that the brilliant surgeons do this every day. 😀

[hadleigh71 in reply to Barb6374]

Hello thank you for replying my bypass is on 9th of September

[hadleigh71 in reply to hadleigh71]

Also my doctor phoned this afternoon out of the blue to find out how am I coping we spent about half an hour on the phone and she reassured me everything is going to be ok

[MONIREN in reply to hadleigh71]

How thoughtful that she phoned, it must be daunting, but I'm sure many here that have had that procedure done will reassure you. Take time and listen to instructions. Don't try to be a hero. Take care. Moni

[Isobel1 in reply to hadleigh71]

Good heavens , she's good, my Doctor never phoned me !

[Barb6374 in reply to hadleigh71]

Mines 5th Sept

[Bishop1 in reply to Barb6374]

Good luck for the 5th September. I had mine Dec 2020 and making a good recovery. T God x x

[Bishop1 in reply to hadleigh71]

Good luck with your op on the 9th September. I had mine on Dec 2020 and making a good recovery T God x x

[Gail1967]

To us it feels like such a big op- but to the specialist they do them daily- I remember feeling so calm as I knew I was in the hands of the professionals. It’s fine to be nervous etc - try deep breathing - that will help you after too. You will be so well looked after

[Gail1967]

Ps- noticed your name - is Hadleigh connected to your location?

[Pollypuss]

Sure you will wake up ...to a new life. Not straight away but it will come😺

[hadleigh71 in reply to Pollypuss]

Thank you for replying

[Hidden]

Hi , had my bypass 8 weeks ago.Just getting ready for a wee break in the camper van 😁

Didn’t think I would be able to do this for ages ; but the human body is amazing at recovery and the surgeons are amazing 🤩

Wishing you well xxx

[MountainGoat52]

Keeping thinking positive thoughts! You will be fine. For scheduled surgery the risk is infinitesimally small. This is the surgeon's day job..... a mystery to us, but absolutely nothing out of the ordinary for them. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

[El-Tel1990]

Seven months on from a quad bypass and I feel brilliant. I didn’t have a heart attack though, blockages picked up after stress test and angiogram. Please do the cardio rehab and afterwards consider a gym.The waiting before the operation is the hardest but I can confirm this is a routine operation for surgeons. They are “the best of the best”. You’ll be fine, best wishes.

[hadleigh71 in reply to El-Tel1990]

Thank you for your kind words

[-007-]

Hey hadleigh71, Phew, scary place to be isn’t it but as everyone has already said to these fantastic surgeons, who in my opinion walk on water, is just another day at the office.

Personally I was more worried about not getting it done.

I was so desperate I would have caught a bus to the hospital, walked to theatre, jumped on the table and said "get on with it then" 😂😂😂😂

When I went down to theatre, the anaesthetist couldn’t get some machines working that did something to knock me out.

I was laying on the trolly while they were disconnecting and connecting cables and saying "we’re really sorry but we’ll get it working soon".

I said "can I do anything to help"😂

They said "no your fine we can manage, you just lay there".🤣

In the end they said "not many patients see the operating room but we’re going to have to take you in and use the machines in there".

I said "okey dokey no worries" the pre med was obviously doing it’s job 😵‍💫

It was amazing. Lots of movable machines. Everything was painted white. A really big operating light above my head.

I said "this is amazzzzzzzzzzzzz" I woke up next day with my heart disease fixed.😉😂😂😂😂

The thing is… it is frightening to go and have surgery but it’s even more frightening, in our case, not to have the surgery.

Best of luck 👍

-007- Licensed to Pill 💊

[080311 in reply to -007-]

Great post, made me smile. A bit like you I was in the pre theatre bit the anaesthetist that I had meet the day before had been called out on an emergency operation through the night so this very smiley face was looking at me explaining he was going to be taking good care of me if that was alright, I was in such a happy place that I told him that was a really good idea and let’s get going 😂

Best wishes Pauline

[-007- in reply to 080311]

Ahahah. Nice one Pauline. The stuff they give you is almost as good as the G&Ts I make😳😂😂

By the way - we won’t be coming up to Scotland this year. Things have just suddenly got busy in September and October.

But it’s all good. The choir I sing in is starting back in September, as is the guitar group I play with and my wife is teaching beading in the local U3A so Scotland in the motorhome will have to wait until next year ☹️

Mind you when you consider what most of us think when we first have a heart attack or surgery… “that’s it, life’s over” ahahah how wrong can you be.

All the best to you and that hubby of yours Pauline. 👍

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-007- currently too busy to take on secret missions 😎

[080311 in reply to -007-]

Sorry you won’t be able to come up to Scotland this year, but you certainly sound busy. Scotland will be here waiting with all she as to offer when you are ready.

Best wishes Pauline

[Dj1962]

I'd say all of us who have had bypass surgery had the same thoughts, i certainly did..but i put my house in order and put my trust in the medical profession, i also think having surgery on Christmas eve was a big plus for me..Don't worry and good luck..

[shopman]

I suppose being given a date gives you time to chew everything over - the good and the bad. I suppose I was fortunate in getting a call on the Monday to see if I would go in and when asking was told it was the following day - so never really had time to dwell on things.

As for waking up I can clearly remember being brought round and realised immediately the op had worked as could breathe OK. Some things you will always remember even though it is 22+ years later and I am still here.

[hadleigh71 in reply to shopman]

Hello shopmanThanks for your reply trying to keep my mind occupied she who must be obeyed has given me me a nice long list

[Hidden]

I definitely had them. I had two Valves Replaced with a Double Bypass last September cancelled from March, owing to Covid, and don't mind telling you I was absolutely terrified with just about every thought under the Sun!! You would NOT be Human if you didn't think these 'What If's' etc. Now I am feeling much better than I have for years. These Surgeons are worth their Weight in Gold! You will be fine. Good Luck! 😀😃