Post-op heart flutters

[SeaBridge]

Hi everyone. Firstly, I'm so glad this community is here as it's been a huge help to me over the past ten days. My 65-year-old mum had a sudden heart attack and was admitted to hospital 10 days ago. She had a triple bypass on Tuesday and I've relied on this forum for reassurance and answers. It's now day 3 and she's doing OK but is having some heart flutters. The hospital don't seem overly concerned and are doing ECGs to monitor. The internet is saying all sorts of scary things, so I wanted to get a reality check. It's giving me a high heart rate now as well! Did anyone else experience this post-op?

[Hidden]

Hello

Day 3 is really early and even though I cannot remember if I had them or not as I was still drugged up on day 3 and did not feel a thing they know what they are doing and they are monitoring her and she is in safe hands

I know it is a worrying time but please be reassured everything will be alright x

[SeaBridge in reply to Hidden]

Thanks so much for your speedy reply, it has all been such a shock so everything is new and nerve-wracking! She was out of the High Dependency Unit yesterday, which is positive. It's so reassuring to hear from people on here who have been through this and come out the other side stronger.

[Hidden in reply to SeaBridge]

Hello

They would not take her out of there if they were not happy with her progress she would have been kept up there till they were

When I got back on the ward they found a bit of fluid on my lungs straight down for an Xray then antibiotics and then a few days later another Xray and it had sorted it out it had gone

I know not the same but what I am trying to get across is little bits and bobs may pop up but they soon get things sorted

Keep us updated and try and settle down she will be home soon and you need your health to help her with her recovery and if you keep worrying she will be helping you

Eventually you will no doubt find she is like a new women x

[SeaBridge in reply to Hidden]

Thank you, that's helpful. It seems there is something new every five minutes and it's very hard not to worry- especially as an only child.

[Hidden in reply to SeaBridge]

I totally understand my husband and grown up children went through the same worry and I never realised at the time how much worry it had caused them I think it is every loved one's reaction but they did keep faith in that I was in the best hands and you really are they know their stuff and your Mum is as safe as she can be they will make sure she is alright x

[Truffles2]

in the first 7-10 days post op I did suffer with AF on and off and I was told this is normal, they put me on medication to calm it down and have not had any AF since, had my bypass 10 weeks ago

[SeaBridge in reply to Truffles2]

Thank you Truffles, that's reassuring. I hope you're doing really well.

[Truffles2 in reply to SeaBridge]

I really am I’ve still got a way to go but it hasn’t been as bad as I had expected. Have been pleasantly suprised. Your Mum is still such early days yet. I found once I got home it was easier, it was so nice to be able to sit in my own chair and eat the food I liked cooked by my wonderful son

[CyclingTime]

It's quite common, I think the booklet they gave you preop even talks about it from my memory a year ago.Definitely nothing to worry about as t this stage

[SeaBridge in reply to CyclingTime]

She wouldn't read the leaflet but it's definitely mentioned on the BHF article! Thank you

[Avdi]

Hi

I had a double bypass on 4 May last year (2022). I had atrial fibrillation 3 days after the op which was treated and stopped. On discharge I had flutters (arrhythmias) which have subsided over the 12 months since my op. I get occasional flutters still but I’m not too concerned with them and my cardiologist and cardiac nurse team don’t seem concerned with them. If my cardiologist isn’t concerned nor am I and I’m just getting on with life. I hope your mum recovers well like most of us do and you have wonderful times ahead. You and your mum take care x

[SeaBridge in reply to Avdi]

Thank you for taking the time to reply and for your insights. Glad you're doing well x

[momander]

Hi SeaBridge,Firstly and most importantly, please please try really hard not to Google!!! Dr Google isn't qualified!!! ask your cardio nurse, your GP, British heart foundation helpline nurses, or chest heart and stroke Scotland nurses ( if you are in Scotland) as they are amazing!!! I am 14 weeks post op from double cabg and as the days and weeks go in all sorts of things happen as part of our recovery. I am sure what your mum is experiencing is part of her recovery but nevertheless I would mention it. It seems as if she is in good hands being checked and having ecg. The emotional part of the recovery is the hardest!! I wasnt prepared for that at all. If you or your mum would like to speak to me privately I would be more than happy to help in any way I can. Take care. Xxx

[SeaBridge in reply to momander]

Thanks so much for your kind response and offer of an ear. I may take you up on that at some point. Wishing you all the best xx