All Done WOW

[Golfswinger]

Hi All , hope you’re all keeping well or as good as can be.

Im not one for posting a lot(shy)(lol) but as I promised i would I have to report operation done complete and all I can say is WOW, I was diagnosed with needing triple bypass earlier this year - last Wednesday I was taken to theatre at 1pm - 6hr operation- 12hrs later I’m sitting up eating toast😃 fast forward 5 days and Bank Holiday Monday I’m sitting at home with my Family !

Thanks to you all who have asked how I’m doing the answer is fantastic- don’t get me wrong tired ,sore etc but I really didn’t think I would feel this good

Can I ask one question, I have one little issue -feeling sick most of time not in a bad case - but is this the norm how long before it wares off is it the new cocktail of tablets?

Again thanks to all for your support leading up to my op your a great bunch of people

Ps, must say hospital staff/nurses were fabulous x

Pete

[RufusScamp]

General anaesthetics can leave you feeling a bit rough for several days. It's worth asking your GP though, or having a chat with one of the BHF nurses.

Glad you are doing so well!

😀

[Hidden]

So happy for you , well done

[reidmar]

Hi PeteGlad you're through the op and onto the recovery, just take it easy at the start and gradually build up, as for the sickness as said previously the drugs used to knock you out will be in your system for a while or some of the new drugs may not be liked by your stomach and may be the cause but always best to check & chat with a medical professional just in case. Lastly just adjust to our new normal & enjoy life as we've been given a second chance. Take care.

[Mart25]

Good morning Pete, Really good to hear you are doing so well. My triple bypass experience last year was similar to yours. My op was done during lockdown #2 and the NHS was amazing despite all the other pressures. Your sickness feeling is, I think, normal. I felt very sick throughout my time in hospital (but I was never actually sick) and it lasted a few days after I was home. The anaesthetic is mainly responsible, I was told. It takes a while to clear it from your system. I was given an anti-nausea medication to take home (ondansetron) - just in case - but I didn't use it. I also found that some foods tasted odd for a while after the op - and it didn't help the sickness feeling. I remember coffee tasted particuarly odd. It's still early days for you. Things will get better.

[Hidden in reply to Mart25]

I was the same as well as feeling sick foods and drink took a few weeks before they started to taste the same I was getting worried I would not enjoy them again but it all came good x

[Wooodsie]

Good news Pete (thanks for the inbox), you'll soon be swinging again. Steve

[Retirement65]

Just to say well done so pleased for you now it’s onwards and upwards take care in your recovery 😊

[Isobel1]

Well done Pete! Feeling sick is quite normal after major heart surgery , I didn't eat anything for 5 days .

[Golfswinger in reply to Isobel1]

Hi, Thanks for this getting back to norm now just trying best to keep weight I lost off now 😃

[Isobel1 in reply to Golfswinger]

It's not easy to keep the weight off , especially if to get your appetite back !

[Barb6374]

Hi PeteThis is the first time I have seen your posts, I seem to miss alot of posts lol.

I just want to say well done on your op.

I was meant to have bypass on July 24th , cancelled because I got a cough but am due my op on Sunday. Its reassuring to read your posts as I'm getting nervous now.

Good luck with your recovery

Barbara

[Bishop1 in reply to Barb6374]

Wishing you all the best for Sunday. Will be thinking of you and waiting for your posts xx

[Barb6374 in reply to Bishop1]

Hi , my op was cancelled this morning but by 5pm I had an email with new date. Op is now next Thursday xx

[Bishop1 in reply to Barb6374]

Good luck x x

[Golfswinger in reply to Barb6374]

Good luck I’m sure it will all be good - I fully get your feelings but when your sitting there eating your toast after op have a cheeky little smile you deserve it 😉

[Barb6374 in reply to Golfswinger]

I shall think of that 😀 thanks

[Chappychap]

Excellent job, and full credit to you for your shout out to the hospital staff...they really are the best aren't they!

[Golfswinger in reply to Chappychap]

Hi, I have to be honest until you see it at first hand the amazing hard work you don’t fully understand how wonderful they are 😉

[Hidden]

Hello

I had the same op just over 4 weeks ago and you are sounding better than me

The sickness could be the anesthetic can take a week or so to all get out of our system , I felt sick for a week or two after but then it settled down

If it does continue just mention it to the cardiac Nurse Doctor or whoever you speak to next I am sure they will reassure you

I hope your recovery goes from strength to strength and Thank you for the update x

[Golfswinger in reply to Hidden]

Hi, Thanks spot on sickness pretty much gone now 😉 I’m sure your recovery will go from strength to strength, im sure we are all learning as we go along with the help of others on here Take care

[Hidden in reply to Golfswinger]

Glad to hear that it has and yes I hope we both go from strength to strength now and you are right with all this support on here it plays a big part in helping us x

[Bishop1]

Great news your op. Take care now. The sick feeling takes a few weeks to pass. Little meals little and often to st used to while stomach settles x

[Golfswinger in reply to Bishop1]

Hi, Thanks you’re spot on sickness pretty much gone now but the little meals and I’m finding eating slowly has really helped😉

[Isobel1]

Well done keeping your weight off !