Just wanted to thank everyone who gave help and reassurance in my recent post about my husband who, at the age of only 40 and previously fit and well on every way, shape and form, was admitted with ?unstable angina 7 days ago.
Well. Today he underwent the angiogram which showed two arteries were blocked, the ‘main centre one’ was 100% blocked and the other neighbouring artery also blocked but not completely. A third artery also had blockage but not enough for them to stent. He had two stents put in and is now recovering on the ward.
I am also so grateful that he and I have been given a second chance at a life together, and make healthy lifestyle changes, and also appreciate life so so much more and not stress the small stuff.
I don’t know why he had it, but am beyond thankful to everyone who helped him, and to God, to have let this be fixed. I am so aware that he is incredibly lucky, to have been able to seek help and get help in time. I am going to be a better wife and mother. We are doing to be healthier, appreciate every day, make more time for each other snd life, and I just love him so so so so much.
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Great to see you were able to catch it and get treatment before something worse. We live in an amazing time for treating heart disease. I wish your partner and you the best of luck on recovery and healthy life style.
I am so very pleased for you, I wish you, your husband and your family, every happiness for the future. A great recovery for your husband, it may take a while, patience will be key. I am sure you will be grateful for every day, I know I am after 4 x bypass 4 months ago. Enjoy the simple things in life along with the changes in lifestyle we all need to make as ‘hearties’. I was out for a walk today, the winter sun was shining through the trees and a Kestrel flew passed, by my side and up into the sky, a beautiful sight and these are one of the many things I now take the time to be thankful for. Take care, Judi 🙏
Hello
Wonderful news
I am so glad everything has gone well
I wish your Husband a speedy recovery and remember to take care of yourself to x
It was smashing to read your post and of your love for your husband. There are new horizons for each of you. Travel well and very best wishes to you both.
So glad your hubby is recovering the same happened to me 18 months ago it was so frightening took me ages mentally to get over it I train 5 days a week and been a veggie for 32 years so I never expected it but I’m so grateful I had a warning some people don’t I’m doing good now still have the odd day where my mind plays tricks on me lol 😂 x I try to keep a positive attitude and still train 5 days and enjoy life to the full with my lovely family x good luck to you both and speedy recovery to your hubby xx ❤️
Five years ago I retired at 65 and thought I’d cycle the 4700 miles around the coastline of Britain. After 1000 I had a hip replacement. Then carried on. Then at 2200 miles I had heart attack on side of road near John ogroats . Hospital said I didn’t need a stent. And said I was two stone over weight. So I joined slimming world in Thurso, then six weeks later when I was allowed to carry on. I set off again, I ate healthy meals on my one burner stove on side of road and finally got back home. It took 16 weeks to loose the two stone. 4 years later I’m still on target. I’ve only mentioned the ride as I’m sure the reason I’m still well now is because I did what the doctor told me. I’m cycling 500 miles off road from blackpool to Brighton this summer. Best of luck to your husband
I can feel the love for your husband from here, long may it continue.
Please read Dr. Esselstyn. Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease and also the cookbook by the same name (recipes by his wife and daughter Anne and Jane). I wish your husband well and a speedy recovery.
Sadly there are many cures, I was on one when I had my first HA. Cure was to clear out arteries, recommended by doctor, I had two blockages, one 99%. I do have other health problems that probably contributed, moderation is the key. Take care. Moni
Hello flamingobrain so sorry you have had a very stressful time but just wanted to wish you and your husband a very happy future you’ve experienced a trauma there’s no doubt but you have grabbed life with both hands and I applaud you taking the steps you have decided on - wishing you every happiness for the future take care both of you and live your life ❤️Xxx
Hi Flaming, I am really pleased that your husband has been treated successfully. I had three stents fitted just over a week ago and am on a similar road to recovery fingers crossed. I have taken steps in relation to my diet and weight, and hope to have a long and active life. Since my diagnosis in November I have had times when I have felt down about things and you should never underestimate the impact your support wil have on your husband. At times I have become wrapped up in me and have failed at times to recognise my condition has also had on my wife. I have at times felt my wife has been overfussy and overprotective, which is unintentional but unfair. I often ask her now how she is feelling about everything. I think the mental side of recovery is as important as the more practical, so I think it is also important to share how you feel.
It is evident from your post that you are a loving, kind, considerate person and I wish your husband, you and your family all the best in your recovery. X
Just wanted to update, all has been fine since my husband had his stents 6 months ago (I have since found out it was complete blockage to the LAD, RCA, and moderate blockage of the circumflex - the circumflex was not stunted but the other two were. However, a few days ago and last night he has told me he woke up with central chest pain (retrostrernal), about 5 out of 10, behind that he can’t pinpoint or describe, lasted about ten minutes he thinks, and he didn’t wake me up. He didn’t use his GTN spray as didn’t think about it, and as a note - he has never had tryoical angina before or after his stents, and has never had cause to use his spray. He has never since had pain when exerting etc. should we be worried and seek further advice or tests? Super worried. Thanks
I had a stent to relieve a heart attack in 2014. I was then ok for 7 years. I started with breathlessness on exertion in 2021. Went to my GP who referred me straight to a cardiologist. MRI scan showed blockages.
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