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My Coronary Bypass Operation
I'm 52. Although I was overweight I never gave any thought to my heart's health. So when I went to my local doctor reporting acid reflux, I thought thats what it was. My doctor agreed and gave me some tablets for Reflux. BUT he also gave me a referral to see a cardiologist. She said I should have a non-invasive Catscan Angiogram, which I did. The result...shock, horror ...100% blockage in 2 of my heart arteries. I was a heart attack waiting to happen. I then had an invasive angiogram which confirmed the initial diagnoszis. Stenting was not an option for me. So, 3 weeks later I had the CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Graft). They decided to do 4 bypasses. I kid you not, the first post-operative week was tough...and sore. But they let me out of the hospital after 7 days and I have been recovering for the last 6 weeks at home. Result....I feel GREAT. I have much more energy....I dont get tired quickly anymore...my colour has returned and I lost some weight. I have scars in my calves where they harvested the arteries and also the left hand. I have a zipper running down my chest. Its definitely worth it. If you need to have it...do it with a very positive mind. The surgeons have CABG down to a fine art. Thanks for reading my story. |
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