Thank you

[YorkshireBertie]

Appologies for getting all sentimental but.........I just want to post and say thank you to group for the help, advice and support you all gave me over the last few months following my unexpected 4x bypass on my 49th birthday. I am not one for expressing or sharing my emotions at all and I am getting quite teary at the moment thinking about it all (but in a good way). I had my op back on 31 August and you all made an incredible challenging time bearable and successful to be honest. I was in a very dark place at times and you all made me see sense and get hold of the situation, I really didn't think I would make it through but you all enlightened me and supported me at a time I felt the most alone I have ever been (typical bloke who thought I could cope alone when I couldn't), I could not have made it without you all and you all got me through it and see the light at the end of the tunnel. Christmas means so much to me for many different reasons and I see it as a time for reflection. I really didn't think I would be here by whatever means (if you get my drift) but you made me see sense and realty and I am now living life to the full, albeit a challenge, and for the first time in many years now I feel alive.

I sit here now with tears running down my face in the reality of my situation and what I went through but I thank you from the bottom of my heart for saving me and guiding me through the most difficult time in my life. Its far from over and although I know there will be more struggles ahead it doesn't matter because of your help I know I can do it and make it, I have never felt so alive and worth as much as I do now, together we will make it and I look forward to many years ahead, xxxxxxxx

[meadfoot]

These dreadful events really pull us up and we see whats important in life and to stop sweating the small stuff. You will be all the stronger for what you have been through although I dont wish it on anyone. Grab the opportunities your new insight has shown you. Keep safe and enjoy life. Take care if yourself body, mind and spirit.

Drink from the fountain of improved health and embrace it. Take any ups snd downs in your life in your stride and just rejoyous as you are doing. Your Yorkshire grit will help too. Best wishes from a fellow Yorkie.

[Kristin1812 Heart Star]

So good to hear your story. Going through such life-changing events is pretty scary, for anyone. But going through them alone is even scarier.

It reminds me that its not a weakness to ask for help. Thank you.

[BeKind28-]

Hello

Never say sorry for getting sentimental and as for someone that thinks they are not good at expressing themselves you nearly had me in tears reading your post

Can I say well done for posting how you feel so many need to talk and share how you have it helps yourself and others to

I am so pleased you are in a better place and the Community was such a good support to you in helping you get there

Lovely post full of how things were and now are for you giving hope to others x

[Leonardo1]

hi I get very sentimental at this time of year , many of us on the group would not be celebrating / sharing this time of year if not for the amazing brilliance of the heart surgeons and cardiac care in the nhs . But it’s the folk who’ve come out the other side who help you and that is why this site is so positive and helpful . At my wobbly times there has always been a voice on here to give me support and guidance- knowing you are not the only one or alone in your heart journey is so powerful .

Look forward to 2024 with tears and smiles embrace sentiment !!

[HHH2017]

Thank you for sharing your post ❤️ so many of us feel similar and its sooo good to talk.

Wishing you good health & happiness for 2024.