General Chat

Dad managed to get a cancellation for a scan on his neck so we went to Sheffield this morning. He has to go back on wednesday of this week for another round of tests, ecg scan etc, Then next monday he is in to get ready for operation on Tuesday 11th. Up to now we think it will be a triple heart bypass and not a quadruple, He has been told he will be in intensive care for a day or so then will be kept in the hospital for 7 - 10 days.

Thanks for all your messages last week it meant a lot. x

Teresa.

Hi Teresa,
Good to hear that your Dad doesn't have to wait too long now.These ops are so successful now,he should be fine.Lets hope he is fighting fit before long.
Helen x

Thanks Helen, we are trying to keep him positive about it, but he is a worrier and has never been in hospital for such a big operation. I keep telling him that a few months down the line he will be able to do loads more stuff and not be out of breath etc like he is now.

tell him it's the London Marathon next month - we'll sponsor him!!!

LOL Ann will do! Do you want him to have another heart attack ?????? I feel sorry for the nurses who have to look after him, i bet he will give them some earache oh dear! He torments everyone lol!

Thinking about you all and feel that all will go well. Keep strong.

LW

Thank you LW that means a lot. We will.

Hi Teresa.

I'm sure your dad will be ok, it must be such a worry to be facing this and I'm glad you've had lots of supportive messgaes on here - we'll all be thinking of you & wishing your dad well.

Have a word with Barbara2 about this - I know she's out today but her hubby went through this last year, ended up having a quadruple bypass, and is now fit and well, back at work, and went on hols just after Christmas. Barbara had lots of support on here and I'm sure she wouldn't mind me mentioning her on here.

Lots of love & best wishes

Maria xxx

Thank you Maria, I will pm Barbara2, to see what i should expect when he comes round from the op. I can remember reading a thread about her Husband i can't believe he is back at work all ready.

I know he did really well. Lots of people have gone thru this by the sounds of it, it's good of people to share their stories, and the more you hear from these people hopefully the more positive you will feel.

Love,

Maria xx

I can understand fully your concerns.
My friend's husband had a quadruple bypass in Liverpool 2 years ago and he has never looked back.
These Cardiologists are very experienced and I'm sure your dad will be fine.
My OH had an Angioplasty in July 2007 and whilst not as major an op I was extremely worried too.
Your Dad will be fine. Ask as many questions as you want as this will allay your fears.

Thank you Gemqueen. It is so good of everyone to post their messages and to tell of their experiences.

I will keep you all posted and let you know how is is doing etc.

Thanks everyone.
X
teresa

Hello, Just to let you all know that Dad is due to go into Hospital today at lunchtime, ready for his Triple Heart Bypass tomorrow. When he went last week for an ecg and more tests they found he had an irregular heartbeat. The consultant gave him different tablets to try and regulate it before his op. So fingers crossed they have worked.

I Will keep you all updated and thanks again to everyone who posted their kind messages.

Teresa.

Thanks Sue.

wishing your Dad all the best for today.Am sure he will be fine...

Whirley
x

Hi Teresa,
Just to say I will be thinking of you and your dear dad,

best wishes

Trish
xx

Thank you everybody it means a lot that you are thinking of us.

I have just rang mum and dad to have a word quickly before they set off. Dad seemed very quiet and subdued, mum says he has packed and unpacked his bag at least three times in the last half an hour lol!

The sooner they get to the hospital the better haha.!

Thinking of you all Theresa, especially your Dad as I know this is an ordeal for him.

Ann
Glos

I will be thinking of you all and wishing your Dad many happy times once he recovers from his op.

Gwyn

Hi Teresa Take heart from all the positve people who have had
Heart bypass He will be like a new man after this

Thinking of you and your family and sending positive thoughts

Jenxx