stent

hello everyone

Stent fitted in August after a heart attack.

Does anyone know how long it takes for a stent to “settle in” ?

Appreciate some of the meds I’m now on are to ensure this happens correctly but have no idea when you know it s ok and properly settled in place.

Thanks

[Happyrosie]

you should be having (or on the waiting list for) cardiac rehab where it’s all explained. From my memory of what happened in my family, It’s very much dependent on how much exercise etc you were taking beforehand, so it could be that posters here would not have the same experiences as you.

Here’s what the NHS says:

“Your hospital team can usually advise you about how long it will take to recover and if there are any activities you need to avoid in the meantime.

In most cases, you'll be advised to avoid heavy lifting and strenuous activities for about a week, or until the wound has healed.

Driving

You shouldn't drive a car for a week after having a coronary angioplasty.”

The British Heart Foundation would be the best option to talk you through it, I’d have thought.

[laser189]

Hi Lammy 123

I have 2 stents fitted when I had my heart attack 3 years ago. I was given asprin and clopidogrel to prevent new clots forming. The clopidogrel was stopped after a year,

Go to rehab and good luck