Heart by-pass?

[Kiwifire72]

Thanx to all for your words of support and wisdom much appriciated
I do have some inside knowledge as Father had his done 10 yrs ago but you know what it like to talk to parents about things like that

[Mom]

Ah the 'zipper club', Best of luck.

Hmmm something else to file away for future reference.........yes the zipper club!

Thanx to all for your words of support and wisdom much appriciated
I do have some inside knowledge as Father had his done 10 yrs ago but you know what it like to talk to parents about things like that

As others have said you should come through this no problems, and forget your Dad's experience of operations 10 years ago, things have changed so much. Mind you a bit of a chat about the emotions involved would be wonderful if you have that sort of relationship of course.

I talked to a friend that had triple bypass, reckoned the best thing he ever did......erections like an 18y/o and the stamina of a 40 year old!! Seems all good to me

perhaps I should have blushed..........good luck mate!

[pixc]

you know what it like to talk to parents about things like that

You might be surprised kiwifire. My father talked to me extensively about my graft operation. He had a shot-gun accident..i fell off my bike. I know skin grafting is like a graze compared to what you are about to go through but, I saw a side to my father I have never seen before. I was truely amazed and deeply moved.

Its amazing what those doctors can get upto while rumaging around inside you. Dont think about your surgery unless you need to. Dont let yourself worry. Ive had 8+ operations (accident) in the last 3 months and finally I learnt not to worry until I was in the prep room.

[Krusti]

When ever they ask me if I'm worried as I'm about to go under I reply, "not unless you're a hospital chaplin"

[Toaster]

All the very best... let us know how you go and if you want to go for a coffee and ride sometime in the northern areas for a change of scenery let me know or keep an eye out for the maha or cruiser rides up north.

[MyGSXF:Me]

All the best there fella.. & see you back here again real soon!!!

Oh.. & be gentle on the nurses..

Jen

[pixc]

i cant help but remember this wee tale.

I had been transferred to waikato hospital were I had no friends or family and I was in isolation. By the end of the 1st week my spirits were dropping. I missed my partner and my kids terribly and for what ever reason, they didnt come over at all while I was at waikato. I had a couple of ops on my thigh and the final one just happened to be on my sons birthday. I was on the verge of tears the whole day. I went into the prep room and the anesthesist put something in my picc line that made me relax, then start to giggle. Then he sat with me for 10-15 mins just talking and telling jokes. It was what i really needed. A friendly face and some giggles.
These things are sent to test us.

[Leong]

I am pretty sure that a lot of the surgeries can be done via keyhole instead of opening up the chest.... which is great for recovery time etc.

Yup, It's been three years since I had my heart scare. Fortunately I was able to be treated with stents - which is like Toaster mentions, so I don't have any experience with bypass surgery personally. I had my op done at Mercy Ascot though. First time that I'd been in hospital ever and really it was like being in a hotel. Food was excellent, nothing like I'd seen others get in Middlemore etc. Nursing staff were excellent too. All these little things help.

You WILL feel so much better after the operation. It is a means to an end, so try to think of how life will be afterwards, not about the operaiton itself. Leave that to the professionals - they know what they are doing, and if they seem rather relaxed about what they're doing, it's because they do it all day everyday. It's really not a big deal.

I took up motorcycling - something I'd wanted to do as a kid - as a result of my reassessment of my life...... done a Bungy jump, (tandem) skydive, and bought my dream car. I think this heart "scare" can be a good thing as far as defining moments in ones life are concerned. Good Luck Mate!!

[Toaster]

Yup, It's been three years since I had my heart scare. Fortunately I was able to be treated with stents - which is like Toaster mentions

just speaking to a medical person... reckons no go on keyhole for that... got my wires crossed so edited the post.

[phantom]

Piece of piss Kiwifire72, pm sent

[Firefight]

harden the fuck up muzz

will be into visit and eat your grapes soon as its over

good luck with the op


Dave

[janno]

I like ops! I'm up to about number 8 or nine. (But I'd rather not have them, of course.)
I associate ops with coming out much better than when I go in, and the drugs are great.

I've never been one to worry about them - but I come from a fairly pragmatic family, which is sometimes good and sometimes bad.

Best of luck - just look upon it as the start of your new life, getting your old energy back and being able to do everything without feeling knackered.

My one piece of advice is, if the docs say it will take x weeks to recover, don't try to be a hero and cut the time short. You'll just do a crash and burn which feels horrible and sets you back weeks. The docs have seen it all before and just roll their eyes!

No matter how bored and frustrated you are, do exactly what they say with recovery programmes and times. It's the quickest way. Speaking from personal experience here . . .

[nadroj]

I can give is do the miles (walking) to build up the circulation lost from the reused arteries. The rest takes care of itself.

[BIKEGAL68]

Thanks guys for the support for my hubby.

I keep telling him he will be fine with all the great people that will be looking after him and i guess the surgery that i have had dont quite match what he is heading in for, but all it needs is time to heal an mend and in the mean time i get to ride two bikes hehehehehehehe

[peasea]

Hard thread to write so mybe in the wrong place Heading in to Mercy Hospital on this coming Sunday for a Triple Heart By Pass.
So was wondering if there was others out there who have been thru what I going to and any advice or words of wisdom.

My ex brother in law just had one. He said, and these were his exact words...."It knocked me a round more than I thought it would but I'm glad I had it. I'd advise anyone who needs it to get it done". I'm not kidding you mate, that's what he said, he's rapt.

I've got a buddy who had an angioplasty (sp) yesterday and is 'resting comfortably', the procedures are pretty straightforward these days and you'll be bouncing around like an easter bunny after it.

Rip into it and get well asap.

PS: Take lotsa magazines.