2nd Stent being done on 26th

[Bowser1966]

wish me luck, I've got my second stents being done this Thursday, my LAD artery is slightly blocked, had 3 put in 5 weeks ago when I had some chest pain, this time it's Outpatients in and out in same day hopefully!!! I was a bit anxious last time, there was a bit of pain, especially when they were inflating the balloons! not too bad.....

[TasteLessFood4Life]

Best of luck. Hope it all goes well. Have heard it is a relatively easy procedure.

Any reason why you getting one with a 'slight' blockage?Normally stents are for significant blockages, ie 70% or more.

[Bowser1966 in reply to TasteLessFood4Life]

actually worded that incorrectly one was severe one was critical, so they did the bad one first.

[TasteLessFood4Life in reply to Bowser1966]

Makes sense, just think as an updated plumbing work that will make you feel better. Best of luck already and wishing a speedy recovery too.

[Bowser1966 in reply to TasteLessFood4Life]

Thanks!

[Qualipop]

AFter a HA and 2 stents,I went back for another angiogram. my LAD was 64% blocked and they wouldn't stent it. Been breathless ever since ( 6 years) and still can't get them to check whether it's got worse. 2 referrals last year; still heard nothing, two doctors chasing up the appointment. Still nothing. Good luck, you shoudl feel so much better afterwards. Oddly i was much more nervous the second time than after my HA.

[Bowser1966 in reply to Qualipop]

Thanks for the reply, sorry to hear about that, can't believe they're not having you in for stents? I take it you're on statins etc to stop it getting worse?

[Qualipop in reply to Bowser1966]

Yes, just aspirin and statin now. I didn't need all the rest they gave after my heart attack and all stopped after 12 months. GP has checked lung function- better than a 20 yr old, done chest x a rays but still breathless. Two of our G Ps have written very strong letters to get my referrals dealt with. Never heard a word.

[FernCottage]

Hi

I had a stent after an NSTEMI in 2019 and another 4 last year. It isn't very pleasant while you are having it done but I am sure it will all go well. I always remind myself that it is a life saving and extending procedure so I don't care if it's a little uncomfortable.

Tell them that it was painful last time so they can ensure enough pain relief. I found it very painful first time but I told them about my experience and the second time I didn't feel a thing! 😀

[Bowser1966 in reply to FernCottage]

yeah I know what you mean, I had 3 done on 21st Aug, and it was painful, especially when they inflated the balloons! I did ask for more pain relief and they gave it, but it took a while to take affect, hopefully this time it will be less painful.