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Hb1ac reading of 47 - should I ask for treatment
I have had a reading of 47 hb1ac for the last 2 years and my weight has increased by 2 stone over that period despite my diet not changing; due to a
gastric
bypass
as I have not been able to eat sweet foods or large meals for nearly 10 years. Should I ask to start a months treatment of metformin.
I have had a reading of 47 hb1ac for the last 2 years and my weight has increased by 2 stone over that period despite my diet not changing; due to a
gastric
bypass
as I have not been able to eat sweet foods or large meals for nearly 10 years. Should I ask to start a months treatment of metformin.
Deetha
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Diabetes & Hypertension Help Society
5 years ago
Thank you
Just had CABG x3 a month ago and wanted to thank this forum for getting me through it. I’m in California, United States but my mother is British and recommended the forum. It was a very sudden diagnosis (45 year old) and the information provided here was far and away the best I received (other than my
Just had CABG x3 a month ago and wanted to thank this forum for getting me through it. I’m in California, United States but my mother is British and recommended the forum. It was a very sudden diagnosis (45 year old) and the information provided here was far and away the best I received (other than my
CoachBrown
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British Heart Foundation
5 years ago
Thanks to all
Off down for my triple CABG early tomorrow morning. Wish me luck. I've been lurking in the background on here for several months. Have found the forum very useful and informative so thanks to those taking part. See you all in the recovery suite.
Off down for my triple CABG early tomorrow morning. Wish me luck. I've been lurking in the background on here for several months. Have found the forum very useful and informative so thanks to those taking part. See you all in the recovery suite.
Neptune54
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British Heart Foundation
5 years ago
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Had 5x cabg April 2018 .Am on aspirin and bisoprinol in the morning and starting at night.I am very fit for 62 but when out walking my left calf goes really tight.Its been a year now,and it's getting me down.Anybody got any ideas please. x
Had 5x cabg April 2018 .Am on aspirin and bisoprinol in the morning and starting at night.I am very fit for 62 but when out walking my left calf goes really tight.Its been a year now,and it's getting me down.Anybody got any ideas please. x
Hidden
in
British Heart Foundation
5 years ago
Cabg harvest sites
Hi community I'm new here and am after some general advice. I am 16 weeks post op from a quintrupel heart bypass. The vein harvest sites are my forearm and lower leg, I was advised by the surgical team that after 12 weeks these sites should be back to normal, but I am still experiencing lack of power
Hi community I'm new here and am after some general advice. I am 16 weeks post op from a quintrupel heart bypass. The vein harvest sites are my forearm and lower leg, I was advised by the surgical team that after 12 weeks these sites should be back to normal, but I am still experiencing lack of power
KH501
in
British Heart Foundation
5 years ago
How my AF started...
I’ve been on the waiting list for a hernia repair and revision to
gastric
bypass
for over a year now. My Dad had AF and died of a brain bleed last March. About 3 ago after a drinking session and a McDonald’s on the way home, I was sick.
I’ve been on the waiting list for a hernia repair and revision to
gastric
bypass
for over a year now. My Dad had AF and died of a brain bleed last March. About 3 ago after a drinking session and a McDonald’s on the way home, I was sick.
Hidden
in
AF Association
5 years ago
First post so sorry for the length. Type 1 diabetic/previous double heart bypass.
Hi, Im 47 and have type 1 diabetes, approx 5 years ago I went to my gp as I was having chest pain, he sent me for a treadmill test, I only lasted 4 mins. I was then sent for an angiogram which showed 2 of my arteries were narrowing, I was put on tablets and given gtn,despite this I was still having pains
Hi, Im 47 and have type 1 diabetes, approx 5 years ago I went to my gp as I was having chest pain, he sent me for a treadmill test, I only lasted 4 mins. I was then sent for an angiogram which showed 2 of my arteries were narrowing, I was put on tablets and given gtn,despite this I was still having pains
Padalak6
in
British Heart Foundation
5 years ago
Can we have a normal life after bypass surgery
How long does it take to feel normal again after bye pass surgery i mean do you ever feel the same as you did before the heart scare I'm confused with some feedback
How long does it take to feel normal again after bye pass surgery i mean do you ever feel the same as you did before the heart scare I'm confused with some feedback
Hidden
in
British Heart Foundation
5 years ago
Angiogram and next chapter of my cardiac rollercoaster to come
Hello my fellow hearties, I haven't posted on this forum for quite some time, since I was first diagnosed aged 48 with CAD in Oct 2017 and was terried. I drew then, and still draw on now, massive comfort from how kind eveyone here is in sharing their worries, experiences, thoughts and kindnesses
Hello my fellow hearties, I haven't posted on this forum for quite some time, since I was first diagnosed aged 48 with CAD in Oct 2017 and was terried. I drew then, and still draw on now, massive comfort from how kind eveyone here is in sharing their worries, experiences, thoughts and kindnesses
spros
in
British Heart Foundation
5 years ago
Sternotomy discomfort / anxiety
I am now coming up to 2 years post CABG and still getting mild non specific discomfort in my chest. I am regularly walking 10+ miles without any issues. My twinges can come when I am sat down. I can walk up 8 flights of stairs with minimal breathlessness. Doctors assure me that my discomfort is unlikely
I am now coming up to 2 years post CABG and still getting mild non specific discomfort in my chest. I am regularly walking 10+ miles without any issues. My twinges can come when I am sat down. I can walk up 8 flights of stairs with minimal breathlessness. Doctors assure me that my discomfort is unlikely
glezz
in
British Heart Foundation
5 years ago
Ectopic Beats Holter Results from Cardiologist
Hello Again Just received a letter from Cardiologist/ GP with follow up to Holter Monitor, they sent me all the results which didn't mean very much to me, now letter explains more !!. This gentleman was seen in my Clinic recently with a History of palpitations and breathlessness. As you know he has
Hello Again Just received a letter from Cardiologist/ GP with follow up to Holter Monitor, they sent me all the results which didn't mean very much to me, now letter explains more !!. This gentleman was seen in my Clinic recently with a History of palpitations and breathlessness. As you know he has
Prada47
in
British Heart Foundation
5 years ago
Kidney, bypass and transplant!
I have been on HD since January 2019. About 2 years ago they found s 2.5 cm renal cell carcinoma in left kidney. Earlier in this year (2019) they determined that the RCC grew to 3.5 and were ready to do “something” to remove it. Before surgery, however, I had a heart catherization. The results of
I have been on HD since January 2019. About 2 years ago they found s 2.5 cm renal cell carcinoma in left kidney. Earlier in this year (2019) they determined that the RCC grew to 3.5 and were ready to do “something” to remove it. Before surgery, however, I had a heart catherization. The results of
MPK0706
in
Kidney Dialysis
5 years ago
Living Alone after Heart Bypass
Hi everyone, I am Rob and looking for a little advice! My Father in Law is 68 and is 3 weeks post CABG x5 and staying with us at the moment, we live approx an hour away from him. He was in a lot of pain but was recently prescribed co-codamol which is managing the pain fairly well. He isn’t doing much
Hi everyone, I am Rob and looking for a little advice! My Father in Law is 68 and is 3 weeks post CABG x5 and staying with us at the moment, we live approx an hour away from him. He was in a lot of pain but was recently prescribed co-codamol which is managing the pain fairly well. He isn’t doing much
WorriedSonInLaw
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British Heart Foundation
5 years ago
Heart Diseases and solutions below
Key heart tests include: Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG)—This records the electrical activity of the heart as it contracts and relaxes. The ECG can detect abnormal heartbeats, some areas of damage, inadequate blood flow, and heart enlargement. Blood test—Checks for enzymes or other substances released
Key heart tests include: Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG)—This records the electrical activity of the heart as it contracts and relaxes. The ECG can detect abnormal heartbeats, some areas of damage, inadequate blood flow, and heart enlargement. Blood test—Checks for enzymes or other substances released
Hidden
in
British Heart Foundation
5 years ago
Is eating all your calories important
On any plan I have followed it is always stressed to me that I must eat all my calories or points to lose weight. The issue for me has always been that because of my weight my allowances are huge in comparison to others and I struggle to reach those daily calorie goals without eating junk. My meals are
On any plan I have followed it is always stressed to me that I must eat all my calories or points to lose weight. The issue for me has always been that because of my weight my allowances are huge in comparison to others and I struggle to reach those daily calorie goals without eating junk. My meals are
KennethY
in
Weight Loss Support
5 years ago
Caught a cold after AVR and CABG 4 weeks ago
My husband has caught a cold after his surgery 4 weeks ago, or we think it is a cold - really cold and can’t warm up, exhausted and in bed, runny nose and off his food. Is there anything I need to keep an eye on or just let it run it’s course?
My husband has caught a cold after his surgery 4 weeks ago, or we think it is a cold - really cold and can’t warm up, exhausted and in bed, runny nose and off his food. Is there anything I need to keep an eye on or just let it run it’s course?
Oldmasons
in
British Heart Foundation
5 years ago
Ventilator
Hi everyone , my dad is on ventilator since last 4 days. He had bypass surgery and because of some complications, his period on ventilator is prolonged. Right now he is on 35% oxygen , getting some medicine for heart support, some medicine for blood pressure. Guys what should I expect . Please give
Hi everyone , my dad is on ventilator since last 4 days. He had bypass surgery and because of some complications, his period on ventilator is prolonged. Right now he is on 35% oxygen , getting some medicine for heart support, some medicine for blood pressure. Guys what should I expect . Please give
Mnpatel228
in
Headway
5 years ago
Bio-oil skin use
I'm three weeks post 4x CABG and the leg where the vein was taken is still bruised and swollen, but the wounds are healing well. The skin on my leg is so dry and flaking and uncomfortable. I've been given some Bio-oil and told it will improve the dryness and reduce scarring. Has anyone else used this
I'm three weeks post 4x CABG and the leg where the vein was taken is still bruised and swollen, but the wounds are healing well. The skin on my leg is so dry and flaking and uncomfortable. I've been given some Bio-oil and told it will improve the dryness and reduce scarring. Has anyone else used this
Lancs-one
in
British Heart Foundation
5 years ago
Involuntary puff of breathe out....
My husband has had AVR and CABG surgery 4 weeks ago. Several times a day he gives an involuntary big puff of breathe out, does this happen to anyone else and/or do you know why it happens?
My husband has had AVR and CABG surgery 4 weeks ago. Several times a day he gives an involuntary big puff of breathe out, does this happen to anyone else and/or do you know why it happens?
Oldmasons
in
British Heart Foundation
5 years ago
Recovery times ?
Hi, 6 week's ago (aged 53 and fairly fit being a postman) I underwent an endoscopic heart bypass at Kings. Recovery or scar and rib pain has been truly amazing however in the last couple of weeks I have pains in what I can only describe as my left boob. My brilliant rehab team say its nerve/ tissue damage
Hi, 6 week's ago (aged 53 and fairly fit being a postman) I underwent an endoscopic heart bypass at Kings. Recovery or scar and rib pain has been truly amazing however in the last couple of weeks I have pains in what I can only describe as my left boob. My brilliant rehab team say its nerve/ tissue damage
simong666
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British Heart Foundation
5 years ago
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