I am also one who has had a bypass (in May) and would say get it done, I to
was frightened but when I was told how ill I was there was no contest you
have to give yourself a chance of a good life, not one where you have to
watch every move you make, in all honesty I would far rather have another
bypass than have another hernia opp as I was up and about the next day with
the bypass where the hernia was still giving me problems for three months!!
"Monna" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:Hi,
Could anybody please provide your opinion/advice/comments?
I(wife and mother) had minor heart attack 1 week ago (59, non-smoker,
retired but keepin busy herself). Had previous MI 5 years ago and had
PTCA+Stents in Left AD, and Right CA; was on all standard medications.In Angiogram today, 3 main arteries are blocked (100%/RCA, LAD/70%) and
M1, Circum., Diagonal around 80-90%), and was told angioplasty could
not be done??. They recommended Bypass Surgery
asap. I was told the other risk factors from some previous/current heart
damage is there?Do I have any other option (non-invasive), like keep on going like this
on medication without exertion will be less risky...., compared to
surgery? As I am scared of surgery and its risks.Would I be on high risk if i do not go for bypass....compared to chance
of successful bypass and living _more_ and risk free after bypass, or
any complications during/after bypass or re-occur of CAD?I read some website that that veins find there very small-ways around
the clogged area to flow that can not be seen with angiogram 'cos they
are very small. Also nuclear med test could show normal
profusion...evidence of nomal flow???Any suggestions...please & how should we rate the risk factors....? I am
ready to accept myself living slow/less exertive life (less normal) than
having bypass & to live better/normal life because of BS.
Or my ist option will be very risky?Your input/post would be very informative/appreciative at this tough time.
Thanks in advance.
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Best regards,
mk&family