Good thing I gave up smoking when I did..

[Method69uk]

I had my last ciggie on 30th Jan.. .sometime in Feb I started having a funny feeling in my chest in the mornings on the way to work, walking up escalators etc.
As usual did some googling and found out many people experience heartburn after giving up. (never had digestive problems so didn't even know what hearburn feels like)
This went on for a few weeks, getting  a bit worse each time.. till I decided to see a doctor. The last time I'd previously been to a doc was about 2004 as I never get ill.

Anyway, cut a long story short, I was referred to hospital for a few tests, had an angiogram a couple of weeks ago and apparently I need a triple heart bypass!!
Have been referred to a consultant at King's College Hospital, which thankfully have a good reputation for cardiac stuff.

Now, I know I smoked for a long time, and although like all of us I have had the odd takeaway etc but by no means have I had a terrible diet.. but still in shock that I'm having to have this done at 43 years old, and with no prior warnings/feeling bad etc before Feb!


Anyone who has given up smoking should definitely be thankful they did..

[4madcats]

definitely not good but at least you've found out before something more serious happened.
On the plus side the success rates for bypass are really good now, last person I knew who had a triple bypass done was a spritely 72 & came through with flying colours, so good luck although I'm sure you won't need it

[Bluefish]

Good luck for the op method, lucky you found out about it before anything happened.

[Deleted]

Sorry to hear about the up coming surgery your having. I hope it works out well and that you will be right as rain. Good luck Method.

I was only told yesterday that I have angina and have to under go more tests. yes I am scare and I do worry about the long term diagnosis and If I was facing what your having, I would be totally stressed out.

Souness had a triple by pass in 1992 and 20 years later still going strong and obviously surgery is more advance now.

Try and not to worry but that's easier said than done.

Best wishes.

[Roscopecotrain]

Not great, vaping could well of saved you then?

Good luck with the op dude.

Here if ya need us.

[punisher]

glad they found out in time bro hope all goes well
on a side not has anyone noticed if they are any fitter personally i haven't until yesterday on the metro the Que was stupid for the escalator so i garbed my bag and ran up the steps got to the top and walked on then thought shit did i just do that got to the next one and tried again lol ok maybe 2 in a row was a little to much but its a start

[Chrissie]

That must have been such a shock for you Method69uk Hope the op goes well for you.

[digicig]

Wishing fa thee Wellness and Abundance Method

[Method69uk]

Thanks all

Tbh I thought they'd just give me some meds and tell me not to be so stupid with my lifestyle lol


Obviously, the first thing they talk about is smoking though

[beautycat]

Hope all goes well for you method, glad you went to the docs when you did x

[gjdart]

Glad you found out in time..good luck with the op.

Isn't it scary what we can learn to live/cope with.. hope you feel 100 times better after their done with you.

[Deleted]

Sorry to hear your shocking news, Method69uk, but thank goodness you went to the docs. Good luck for your op.

[beeper]

crikey..I'd just like to wish you all the best method as that must have been quite something to take in. And yes, it's good that it was spotted sooner rather than later.

Hope to hear of your full recovery soon xx