Blood test

[Charl70]

Hi I had quad bypass Sept 2022 and had my yearly blood test all came back normal cholesterol at 2.7 only abnormality was blood red cell count low at 4.35 needs to be over 4.5 ,I have my yearly Medication review in Jan and wondered if any meds will be stopped or lowered, my cholesterol was over 5.5 before heart attack my resting pulse is 62 and average blood pressure 118/75 ,my meds at moment are avrostatin 80mg,bisoprolol 2.5mg lowered from 3.75,asprin 75mg,allopurinol 300mg ,amlodipine 5mg ,still numb on left side of breast with sunburn feeling to touch and numb lower left leg after op ,been back plastering full time since Feb 2023 so get a bit of stiffness in middle of chest when over doing it ,any experience or advice would be greatly appreciated Merry Xmas everyone

[Happyrosie]

when you have your review then they will look at your tests and ask how you’re feeling. Write down your questions in advance so that you’re sure you don’t miss out any worries. If this is a face to face review then try to take someone with you to make notes if necessary and to help you remember what you’re told.

Your diet and so on are very important so you might want to review what you are eating. You will have been told about this as part of your cardiac rehab but no harm in looking at this again.

[DWizza]

Hi Charl, I had 4x CABG July 25th following Nstemi. Making a remarkable recovery 👍. Had my cholesterol results back last week , similar to yours , was told they were excellent. I posted on here to ask what the numbers meant as there was no context , just “normal” was the update from my GP surgery.

My doc has tested me for anaemia this week as I’m getting a tiredness /fatigue feeling . I did come out of hospital post procedure as anaemic..

I’m on a similar cocktail of drugs as you .

I’m hoping that my meds will be adjusted in a years time , so I will watch with interest how you get on and the advice given on here.

[Charl70 in reply to DWizza]

Hello mate Thanks for replie my gp Sent text saying my blood test results where satisfactory, I to get the tired fatigue feeling ,my mum and younger brother both anemic but gp hasn't mention

Good luck with rest off your recovery ,it does get easier mate