Operations after heart bypass

[Pollypuss]

I am interested in knowing about anyone who has had major surgery after a heart bypass even it wasn’t related to the heart and with full anaesthetic

[DodgyTickerMum]

Hi! I’m keen to hear of anyone else’s experiences too. I’ve unfortunately developed an umbilical hernia since my O.H.S last June, which the Consultant believes occurred when I was so physically sick for the first couple of days post op, whilst in I.C.U.

I have been told I’d need a general anaesthetic and the surgery wouldn’t be key hole - albeit quite simple to do and only a short operation. However, because of my heart and my various post-op complications - he currently won’t touch me with a barge pole. So am now having to be super careful, as cannot afford for it to strangulate, present at A & E, sit in a corridor for hours and be admitted as an emergency. Unfortunately stuck firmly between a rock and a hard place.

Am hoping to speak to my Cardiologist for her opinion, but suspect she’ll say my heart needs to get better before contemplating more surgery.

[Pollypuss in reply to DodgyTickerMum]

Thank you for your reply and I sympathise with your situation . You must be under so much stress. I just wondered if there were people who had been operated on without keyhole surgery, I’ve been told I may need surgery sometime . My husband and son had operations for hernias and both said it was quick and effective. Good luck and hope you find someone who can help you

[LindaLittleBear]

Hi, 5 months to the date after my triple bypass I had 2 breast cancer ops within two days of each other under general anaesthetic. Prior to the breast surgery I had a follow up with my heart surgeon who was happy to sign off on the procedure.

Wishing you all the best! 💞🙏

[Pollypuss in reply to LindaLittleBear]

That is amazing and very encouraging . In my case it is my age 81 that is the worry I think for doctors . Thank you for your reply😁