Quadruple heart bypass

[Hambo58]

Any one else struggling with fatigue & breathlessness 2 years after operation ?

[dlowell]

Hi, I developed chronic fatigue and mild angina 5 years after my CABGx4. Turned out that the three saphenous vein grafts (SVGs) from my lower leg has occluded. This isn’t uncommon. SVGs have a lower patency % than arterial grafts. The result for me was 6 stents this summer. So you need to see a cardiologist, get all the scans and check the patency of your grafts.

[devonian186]

I also had a quad , 18 months ago.

I vaguely thought I could start running marathons and doing all sorts of activities ((tour de france and Everest anyone) I had never done before.

I certainly don't get angina any more and generally feel ok but frequently feel breathless. I think our level of fitness starts to drop off exponentially after 60 or so.

I look back at all the things I could do when much younger and just marvel at them all!

Almost certainly then, age might be a factor. Medication is also likely to be a factor-look on the medication leaflet to see if breathlessness is mentioned.. Not getting enough sleep a factor. Not being as fit as you could possibly be is likely another factor-I don't know what sort of exercise regime, if any you follow.

You might have put on weight. If you are carrying a load of weight equivalent to taking a packed suitcase on holiday then that will impact hugely.

Also, don't discount the weather. I live by the coast and we have high humidity made worse by the very wet weather. High humidity has a profound effect on our ability to breathe so I am trying to control that in the house where 65 to 70% is common during the winter -Its not at all a wet house-we have no mould as we ventilate- but when its so humid outside then it affects the inside. Might be worth getting a hygrometer and check out your readings.

So you are certainly not alone..

[Nikki96 in reply to devonian186]

hi my husband had a quadruple bypass two months ago and his breathing is really affected. He has an underlying lung condition but prior to this has managed well. We did go to Spain last year and he was so much better and able to move around much easier. Am hoping his post op breathing will settle.