Angioplasty

[HarryJ81]

So I had my angiogram today. Told doctor I had read up on PCI v medical therapy and the fact there’s no difference in outcome - so I don’t want a stent unless it’s absolutely necessary.

Anyway, angiogram showed 90% stenosis of the LAD (proximal). When Dr showed me how much vessel would be cut off if I had a block, I was practically begging her for the stent. And crying at the same time.

So, stent in. Dr said lesion was a type A lesion and procedure was straight forward. No reason why I shouldn’t make 65. Which is great, I just want to make it long enough for my daughter to finish school - I’ll be grateful for anything extra!

The team at Leeds General were really nice and super understanding of my health anxiety. I’m not religious, but if there’s an afterlife those people are going to the good place.

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Hello

You made me smile when you said you did not want a stent then when she showed you that you were practically begging her for one

I am glad it is all done and you can now enjoy watching your Daughter grow up x

[Lonmayloon]

Hi Harry,

I’m glad to hear that it all went well. You see there was nothing to worry about after all.

Like you I was referred for an angiogram shortly after first experiencing angina. Severe proximal stenosis of the LAD was discovered and they decided to fit a stent there and then so I had no time to worry about it. That was when I was 52 and last month I turned 65.

Take it easy over the next few days/weeks it might take your body a while to adapt to the procedure that’s just been done to it and to medication. I was completely exhausted for a couple of weeks following my stent. After that exercise, weight control and diet is what you should look into.

I’ve seen my daughter finish school and hope I’ll still be around to see my granddaughters do the same. All the best!

[Milkfairy Heart Star]

Hello,

My husband had his angioplasty 12 years ago, our children were 10, 14 and 16.

We have seen all three of them finish school and graduate from university.

We spent Sunday cheering our daughter, as she ran the London Marathon.

So there is absolutely hope.

[wischo]

Telling you you should see 65 is a bit silly as who knows what new treatments will arise in the next 20 years. Examples like stem cell surgery etc could probably solve all your problems long before then.

[MWIC]

Morning Harry ….god life throws some crap at us doesn’t it!!

I look at this as a big wake-up call- I’m a year and 3 months on and first of all I’m still here - woo-hoooo - Single dad, 4 kids - I was terrified as my jobs not done yet…. I’m out the other side of that and know I’m not just going to suddenly drop and I realise I wasn’t in a good place AND I’m in a better one post HA - I focus on all the things that contributed to it and keeping on top of all the conditions I have to give the best chance of keeping well - I have a renewed understanding for how crucial exercise is (and I don’t mean Gym I mean movement and ensuring I keep moving which helps all my conditions including strengthening my heart) and above all I make sure I enjoy life and cry, scream and Laugh as regularly as possible - never the end and a great restart and second-chance!! I wish you the very best Harry inwards and upwards mate