OHS 1 year milestone

[Smudgebuttonjessie]

Well 1 year today since i had OHS with a double bypass, it hasn’t been a straightforward recovery for me as one of the grafts failed resulting in further emergency surgeries but 1 year on i have just returned to work on frontline ambulances again, an achievement as OH said i would never return to work given how poorly i was after the surgery. Just goes to show never give up and believe in yourself. Stay safe ❤️xxx

[Hidden]

Hello

I have just looked back at your posts as I was not a member at the time you went through such a lot

I think it is fantastic and I am so happy for you that you are now where you are a year on and going back to work to

These kind of posts give hope to others that may be struggling and I wish you all the best for the future because you deserve it x

[Smudgebuttonjessie in reply to Hidden]

Thank you, i am so grateful for the support i found on this site. I am so happy to be back on the road and saving lives x

[Hidden in reply to Smudgebuttonjessie]

Yes it is a great site I also have been treated with so much support and kindness since joining

A very worthwhile job you do as well and I can imagine you are very good at it to x

[Hidden]

Congratulations 🎊

I’ve just read your posts from last year and Wow!! You should be so proud of yourself. Getting back to work is a challenge for anyone but on front line Ambulance service too! 💪

All the Hearties ❤️ here, I’m sure , will be proud as punch to have one of our own in such a great job. All the very best and enjoy being back.

❤️Maisie❤️

[080311]

Morning,

Just loved your post. So up lifting on a Saturday morning.

My surgery went very straight forward unlike you. I was very poorly pre op and in hospital for 7 weeks before the surgery, they were trying to get me strong enough to face the op. So, now 5 years on and my life is good and every day grateful to the medical team that gave me my life back.

You are an inspiration to all here on the forum, and I thank you for the amazing job you are doing.

Best wishes Pauline

[QuadroVEINia]

Just wanted to say well done, what an inspirational story!

I had a Quad bypass last November and experienced a struggle ever since putting it down to recovering from OHS despite working hard to get fit.

Unfortunately tests have now confirmed 3 of my 4 grafts failed (no wonder the struggle) so staying positive and back on waiting list for more surgery.

Thanks for sharing your story and the invaluable work you and your amazing colleagues do for the public on the frontline!

Best wishes.

[080311 in reply to QuadroVEINia]

So sorry to read your post about having to have some of your grafts redone. Fingers crossed that it wouldn’t be too long before it’s all done and dusted.

Best wishes Pauline

[Smudgebuttonjessie in reply to QuadroVEINia]

Sorry to hear this, i was following your story as you had surgery and your fitness regime, it was so inspiring. I wish you well for the next phase, stay positive xx

[El-Tel1990 in reply to QuadroVEINia]

Very sorry to hear about your failed grafts. I used your recovery regime as motivation for mine. I’m nine months over mine, so far no issues. What were the symptoms of failed grafts ?

[Smudgebuttonjessie in reply to El-Tel1990]

Hi. QuadroVEINia and I had have had different ways in which this happened, i will leave QuadroVEINia to explain his. For me I became so short of breath and uncomfortable by day 10 after the surgery that i went to A&E, To cut a long story short It got worse and worse and by 11 weeks and many HA’s i had to have emergency surgery. This was due to being mis-diagnosed.

Last year i emphasised on here to people that if something doesn’t feel right to trust your instincts and get checked out.

[QuadroVEINia in reply to El-Tel1990]

Thank you. Good to hear you are doing well. Not sure there were any specific symptoms… I’d noticed I was still experiencing the same pre-op symptoms post-op (usual to me) including heavy chest, unable to sleep, very light headed, etc with no noticeable improvement. Cardiologist referred me for MRI/CT scans and they have confirmed my worst suspicions.

[El-Tel1990 in reply to QuadroVEINia]

Devastated for you. The good thing for you is your determination, keep going my friend . Best wishes, keep us posted!

[Hidden in reply to QuadroVEINia]

Wow, that is not good - 3 grafts failed 😳 - my leg scar still looks like an image of trench warfare after a year - not sure I'd want my other leg to show a map of enemy trenches as well!

I hope you get seen to quickly and with a much more successful outcome with the next procedure. 👍

[QuadroVEINia in reply to Hidden]

Thank you. Just trusting the professionals at Barts to do what they need to do. Can’t do more than that.

[Chappychap]

You’re both an inspiration and a hero. Overcoming such adversity to return to such a worthwhile and difficult job. I’m sure I speak for many on this forum when I say that I salute your grit and fortitude.

[Runningman55]

Congratulations on the milestone, you’ll be driving the ambulance with a big smile today It’s my one year anniversary tomorrow and am grateful every day. Keep well

[Smudgebuttonjessie in reply to Runningman55]

Congratulations to you on your milestone too, definitely driving the ambulance with a big smile and full of pride ❤️

[Blackcatsooty]

Well done. That’s a great achievement for you and a very welcome boost for the ambulance services

[IrisCarter]

So pleased for you. I was one year post surgery in June and, like you, never thought that I would be able to do what I am doing now! Back to yoga, gardening, walking. Although I have added complication of diagnosed heart failure, but even that has improved. It is amazing what we can go through and recover from.

[Smudgebuttonjessie in reply to IrisCarter]

Love the positivity, i think going through it makes us stronger and more determined x

[Bishop1]

Congratulations on your 1st Anniversary. Keep well and stay safe x x

[Bishop1]

Congratulations on your 1st Anniversary. Me well and stay safe x

[Hidden]

Excellent news - so does this mean you now have the breathing capability to shout 'nee nah' for longer emergency runs? 😆

Wish you all the best in your return back to work and servign others 👍

[Smudgebuttonjessie in reply to Hidden]

It certainly does 🤣Thank you ❤️