11 months post bypass

[Charl70]

Hi I'm 11 months post quadruple heart bypass ,things have been going well was back plastering in Feb and working fairly normally, odds bouts of anxiety also had 2 holidays which was great ,today I tested positive for the thing we don't really mention ,just to ask has anyone else tested positive post heart bypass ,just a bit anxious as we know we still have heart disease and it can maybe cause more problems or symptoms, any experience or responses would be greatly appreciated x

[Tos92]

I have tested positive for the virus that can’t be named twice since my diagnosis of heart problems. Although my heart issue isn’t the same as yours, I thought my experience might be beneficial to you. The first time I caught it after my diagnosis of heart problems, it was more akin to a bad cold. No fever, aches, or pains. However, I did have a horrendous dry cough which was alleviated as a result of being prescribed Amoxicillin at the time. Once the antibiotics kicked in, it became much easier.

The second time was recently whilst I was on holiday and had quite the opposite experience in the sense that I got bronchitis from it, which was horrible and again I was put on a different antibiotic, also known as Azithromycin (Z Mycin). My symptoms were fever, cough, chest pain, shortness of breath, major fatigue, body aches, no smell or appetite, and sore throat. However, once the antibiotics kicked in, I started experiencing some relief on day 3 of the infection.

I was also anxious on both the occasions however, knowing when to get medical intervention helps. If you are feeling more poorly than usual, I would give 111 a call as I do believe the earlier the intervention with the virus, the better it improves your chances of recovery.

All the best.

Tos

[Charl70 in reply to Tos92]

Thank you much appreciated

[BeKind28-]

Hello

Sounds like you made a good recovery at just 11 months from your Bypass op

I had a triple Bypass and I caught the unmentionable when I was about 12 months post op or maybe just a bit over but honestly you will be fine it will not do anything to your Bypasses just rest , fluids ride this through and you will be back to normal before you know it

Let us know how you are and update us how you are doing x

[Charl70 in reply to BeKind28-]

thank you soo much ,your kind words are very much appreciated

[BeKind28- in reply to Charl70]

x

[MountainGoat52]

I've had it twice since my op. I don't think it affected me any worse than if I'd not had a bypass. I do take Vitamin D daily which might have helped. My wife was affected more by it and the only medication that she is on is Omeprazole for a stomach issue.