I have been walking from room to room in the house doing 3x 5 minutes, is this enough ?
Deep breathing the same 3x1 minute 3x times per day, still can’t eat very much is this normal ?
Had to get some extra pain relief from my GP
It was like getting blood out of a stone, I know we live in different times if this was 2019 my GP then would have come round the house as soon as I got home it upsets me so
Love to all
Hello 
I am so glad your operation has gone well
To me I think that sounds enough at this stage it has only been 10 days and you do not want to run before you can walk as we say
Your body will tell you how much it feels it can do so listen to it and don;t push yourself to hard a little at a time
The breathing exercises will help so much and if you feel comfortable you can increase those I used to be sat in the chair and just keep doing them during the day
Been of your food is quite normal this is early days
Glad you got the painkillers they will help to while you need them x
Dear E16Pat
Really pleased that you are now home and the operation is a success .
Unfortunately you are not alone in saying about the aftercare and we have to understand that the Drs work differently since we were blanketed in the "Fog With No Name" { well on here anyway }
To be honest with you I think that Drs were thinking of trying to work like this for years and "The Fog" has given them the excuse they needed to implement it.
We all knew that a change was needed but maybe this is a step too far? just my thoughts that's all.
But were does that leave us?
Feeling a bit alone and dumped is how I felt
But I am here to tell you that your not alone and so far you have done amazingly well
I think that as long as you keep moving and doing the breathing exercises your going to come on leaps and bounds.
Well done
Take care
Thank you Blue1958
Encouraging words, I try and forget about the drs it become so frustrating, you have to file a form in online to get a phone call from doctor in 3 days time but more often than not no one phones
At all
Many kind regards
Patrick
Great that you're taking your recovery so seriously, I'm sure with that attitude you'll be one of those who bounces back from open heart surgery and feels far fitter and stronger than before the operation.
One tip I was given during Cardio Rehab, if the weather's awful then perhaps you could get someone to drive you to a big under-cover shopping centre, where you could do your walking exercises in the dry?
Just a thought.
Good luck!
hi I had a huge attack in January and I got no support or advice at all so I went to see a private sports therapist and after seeing him I set up a little exercise programme of about 16 little exercises that I do 20 times each every morning , only takes 10 to 15 mins but I do feel better for it
It’s worth setting up your own little routine
So you have been home for about a week? I think shambling round the house or dozing, reading and feeling miserable and emotional is par for the course. Have you kept a daily health diary? It gives you something to do and helps chart your progress. I think by this time next week you will be able to record going outside and walking on the flat for 10 minutes or so. there will be some setbacks but it sounds as if you are on a normal path to recovery.
spot on, don’t know what I would do if the World Cup was not on tv, some days I think
I have made a bit of progress then the next day it slaps you dow
Best wishes
Have a nice and safe weekend
Patrick
any excersise is better than none. Keep at it.👍
Hi Pat,
It's great to hear that your bypass op was a success and that you are now back home where the real recovery can start. What you can achieve is very much down to how fit you were before the op, so no comparisons - it is your personal journey. What I would say is to try to do a bit more each day and set yourself goals. As has been suggested, having a positive attitude really does go a long way to aid your healing, both physical and mental.
I am not surprised that your GP is "nowhere to be seen". Even before "The Fog" descended, mine were sitting on the sidelines after my heart attack (2017) and bypass op (2018). Thankfully I was extremely fortunate to have 3 hospitals on my case.... the one where I had my op, the local one for cardiac follow up and another where I had been taken at the time of my heart attack that provided rehab.
It is a fact of life now that we all need to be "on our own case" in respect of our health. The NHS is no longer proactive, so you will most likely need to chase up getting help during your recovery. Certainly don't be afraid to post on here and / or contact the BHF nurses to discuss any concerns you have.
Well done on what you have achieved so far. Keep focussed on the future when you will feel better and be able to achieve more.
With my best wishes,
Gerald
You have just had major surgery, recovery takes time and it's not a race
As others have pointed out, we all recover at different speeds - so please be gentle with yourself. In my experience it is better to set yourself small low targets which are achievable, this way you will build on firm foundations.
Trying to hard, to fast can lead to set-backs which a de-motivating and potentially damaging.
Someone suggested a diary, or a little chart to record what you do - this is good way to see how you are progressing, because it often feels like you are not.
Does your hospital team have a Clinical Nurse Specialist or Rehab team who could advise and support you? even over the phone that can be reassuring
...... and do keep on top of the bowel situation...... constipation can be an issue when taking painkillers - i am sure there are plenty of posts full of tips on that! best take steps to avoid it than have to sort out the result😉
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