still waiting to feel like me again

[chocpiggy]

I had a non stemi h/a in July 2023 had two stents fitted, thought I would feel like me again but still no where near can anyone relate to this and maybe tell me there will be light at the end of a very dark tunnel

[PadThaiNoodles]

In terms of energy levels, pain, emotional well being, or something else?

(Sending hugs in any case 🤗)

[Whitehousee in reply to PadThaiNoodles]

I have had three non temp heart attacks the last one was because of.restonsis.of the stent.which they unblockedBut I know.exactly how you.feel.i am tired all the time sob medecation.making me.feel worse .but like you.hope to feel better some day but I feel there is very little help out there

[Harefield2106]

same. H/A June 23 muddled in with 4 Covid exposures has left me changed.

[LSCE]

can you explain 'not feeling like you', physically or mentally?

[Alfie33]

I add a heart attack and 2 arrests and a stent fitted in 2021 then I started going down hill, now I have been diagnosed with ischeamic heart disease Gp said it will get worse. I have to use a 4 wheeled walker, not allowed to drive anymore because of my dizziness. I am totally breathless. I just hope you recover from your heart attack to lead a normal life

[chocpiggy]

wow thank you for all your messages it’s great to think that you’re never on your own when going through this. I’m sorry for the moan before I think I just need to get used to a slightly different version of me and give a head a little wobble and put the smile back on my face and get on with it ☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️

[Davey77]

Are you having any Cardiac Rehab? I had my HA & Stents in 2021 and joined a long-term Rehab class in 2022. Both the exercise and the social side of the group help me feel a bit more alive

[Hatchjd]

I am a 66y/o F and had an NSTEMI June 2019. It took about 18 months until I felt comfortable returning to exercise and full activities. During that time I had various aches and pains, a repeat stress test, a medication change as like yourself I didn't feel back to normal and was seeking answers. My ejection fraction was 46% after the stents due to ischemia from 90% blockage in the LAD and I think it just took my heart the 18 months to heal. A echo in 2022 had my ejection fraction back to 66%. I did try to walk every day gradually building up the distance to 3 miles most days and I now take a strength class 3 x week. I have also lost 2 stones in weight. I can say that I am back to "normal" now, allowing for a little extra age. 😊

[Andyman]

Are you exercising, walking etc. This was the key for me.Mentally I had counselling. Talked it all out in 8 sessions and a bit of Mindfulness.

Remember though. You don't want to be the old you as that nearly killed you. You need to find the new you.