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[2_bobc]

Had a heart attack 03/09/2022.had a stent fitted.doc says heart is ok,no damage done.the fear i have is palpable.

[2_bobc]

Ta much unexpected.start cardio rehab tomorrow.looking forward to it

[2_bobc]

Cheers unexpected.will do. gives me a bit more confidence...

[Flimflab in reply to 2_bobc]

Good luck with the Cardio Rehab and I fully agree with Thatwasunexpected's comments. It really helped me knowing there was someone on hand supervising the rehab exercises and to encourage me to exercise outside the classes too.

[cazada]

good luck I had one stent fitted March this year. Cardio team only by telephone, no one has tested me. I have been back and fifth to a&e with various issues but still not being taken seriously so am too scared to exercise too much or do too much as I am exgaueted. Now moved areas so have to try get referred back to a consultant… not a good time sadly. Hope all goes well for you

[Flimflab in reply to cazada]

Sorry to hear that. I hope you get the support you need from your GP, Cardiologist and new Cardio Rehab team.

[2_bobc]

Am kinda the same,canny sleep.but am out n about,take it easy cazada.

[2_bobc in reply to 2_bobc]

Thanks to all who answered, appreciated.

[Yogi1950s]

Hi 2_bob and welcome to the club that none of us wanted to join. Good luck with your first Cardiac rehabilitation appointment today. Meeting other heart issue survivors is just as important as the exercises themselves. It proves that you are normal and that you are not alone.

You will, hopefully, benefit from the exercise and education that the course will give you, so immerse yourself in it fully. But, just as important, enjoy yourself.

[Davey77]

I think heart attacks always leave you wondering why and whether it will happen again. I agree with others on the importance of good Cardiac Rehab advice. Initial Cardiac Rehab sessions at the hospital calculated a maximum heart rate I shouldn't exceed. The nurse/instructor at the twice weekly classes I attend now says it's OK to exceed that by quite a lot to exercise the heart, if you're under supervision. An important thing is how quickly it gets back to normal afterwards.

My HA was a year before yours. Main lasting effect, echoed by a lot of people here, is feeling tired. Seems that's as much to do with the medications as heart weakness.

[2_bobc in reply to Davey77]

. fatigue, taking so many pills.away to cardio rehab.. bye for now folks.thanks to u all.

[2_bobc in reply to 2_bobc]

Thanks to all who responded,it does help.a wee sleep for me now .

[MWIC]

Hi - my HA was end of Jan 22 - no stent fitted and scan showed little/no damage to be too concerned about. When you think of heart attack It’s understandable to be anxious - agree with other comments about building up stamina and exercising daily as not only does it help physically and the condition it does improve your confidence that you’re not imminently going to keel over. I also look at it in a slightly different way - I believe my heart isn’t actually the problem for me but the blocked arteries are so focusing on doing everything I can to improve this condition and other factors that can impact arteries and the health of your heart - good luck!!

[DefLep74]

Hi I also had a heart attack and one stent fitted in July. I’m 47 and the fear for the first couple of months was awful. I was frightened to do anything that would increase my heart rate. I ended up in hospital with two big panic attacks during that time.

Then I started the cardio rehab in August which slowly built my confidence up. It was invaluable and I wouldn’t be where I am now, only a few months later, without it. I’m now on the follow up 6 month GP referral scheme with some of the people from my cardio rehab doing running, cycling and circuit training. I’ve lost a couple of stone too.

The nurses give some great lifestyle advice. Try seeing it as hitting the reset button. Embrace it and enjoy.

[Qualipop]

You are feeling exactly the same as every single person on here who has had a heart attack. It's the shock . I was exactly the same; sudden HA Out of the blue and two stents. Total shock and fear. Now 4 years on I can say you should be VERY happy. You've been given a second chance. Your problem was found and treated before it caused any damage. IT could have been so much worse. It's now a big wake up call to change your lifestyle where necessary to avoid more problems. YOu will have been given medication to help with that but mostly it's now down to you. Change your diet if necessary, stop smoking if you do, lose weight if necessary and exercise; gently at first. You had no damage which is brilliant. You will eventually be contacted by cardiac rehab who will advise you on any lifestyle changed you need to make and will offer guided exercise to strengthen your heart. Do go to them. That alone will do wonders for your confidence. See your GP about any bad side effects from the tablets- plenty of alternatives and ask him to explain just what's happened and why. You obviously had a blockage in an artery which has now been opened with the stent but you now need to prevent it from happening again. Don't rely just on the tablets- make those lifestyle changes. Congratulations; you've been given a second chance.

The diet bit is the easiest. Meditteranean diet ie cut out cakes biscuits, pizza pasta, pies, crisps, takeaways and anything fried, the booze. You are allowed OCCASIONALLY as a treat. I had fish and chips last week but I had 6 chips and took the batter off the fish. My first in a year. Concentrate on lots of veg, cut down on red meat and get your cholesterol down. There are lots of heart healthy recipes on the main BHF website.

[2_bobc in reply to Qualipop]

Done aw that qualipop.n a had a healthy lifestyle.was smoking that got me.

[Qualipop in reply to 2_bobc]

SNAP- that's what did me.

[ocnnll]

Same as me i had 2 stents at 54. I am always anxious about every niggle and pain, sometimes I bring it on myself I am sure, some of it is positional so where I lay down.

Other times it's anxiety, I walk fast 4klms so I know it's not angina. Doesn't stop me worrying though. I may try acupuncture. 😅

[2_bobc in reply to ocnnll]

Oooofffttt,dun me cardio yesterday, gawn back e day woke up the this morning,wae sore hair n me eyebrows wer killing me

[2_bobc]

Acupuncture,never thought e that.mmmmm