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12 months since my ‘funny turn’

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Well that’s been quite the 12 months! Exactly a year ago on August 16th 2023, I had an ‘episode’ that changed the trajectory of our lives. It was what can be described as a ‘funny turn’ and one that made me pick up the phone to the GP. A visit to the Rapid Access Chest Pain Clinic, a CT scan, diagnosis of angina, a consultant appointment, a cocktail of drugs, an angiogram, outpatient appointments, a surgeon’s appointment all led to open heart surgery for a triple bypass on March 30th this year. And now I’m in Aberdyfi, Wales - one of my favourite places - and I’m sitting with my favourite person reflecting on what has been quite a year. I’m finally beginning to feel like myself again and the sea air is putting colour back in my cheeks! I couldn’t have got through it all without the emotional and physical support from some very special people. Also, if something doesn’t feel right, don’t put it off. Speak to your doctor as soon as possible! ❤️‍🩹

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Hello :-)

We have been having some new members waiting for Bypass Surgery and I hope reading your post will give them a positive outlook as it sounds like life is now treating you really good which I am so pleased for you :-)

Your Holiday in Wales sounds lovely and I like the fact the sea air is bringing color to your cheeks :-) x

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Bingo88

So pleased you are feeling better after a very worrying 12 months. And so pleased you have such great support to help through back to good health. Take care. Brian

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Furryears

what a lovely positive post this will definitely make so many people that read this feel so much better about what is happening to them and what they are going through

I always love to be by the sea always so calming

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Cee-Cee1

What a lovely positive post to read, Scotty - thank you for sharing your experience. It's wonderful to read how well you're doing in such a short time since your operation. Here's to many more happy & healthy years to come. Carol🥂

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Andyman

You don't want to be your old self as your old self gave you your funny turn. Be the new you.

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