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LLDAILEY posted:
on march 16th 2012 i had emergency quadruple bypass surgery no clue i had heart trouble, although very scared, trusted doctors decision he was a heck of alot smarter than me. He told me after he fixed me in less than three months i would feel like a new person, everyday after the surgery got worse, chest pains with no activity, dizzeness, nausea,extreme fatigue, in early july 3 stents put in all would be well now they said, no again on august 17th 4 stents was told after that one i should have no more pain im in worse shape now than when i began, doctor wont return calls says he refering me to someone else, i call everyday because im scared with each chest pain it will be my last day on earth i no you drs are busy but im scared i want answers. i want somone to listen, if i knew it was going to be like this i would never had surgery a died a peaceful death living like this is living hell, can anyone tell me what to do, giving up in illinois
2 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:very confused heart patienton march 16th 2012 i had emergency quadruple bypass surgery no clue i had heart trouble, although very scared, trusted doctors decision he was a heck of alot smarter than me. He told me after he fixed me in less than three months i would feel like a new person, everyday after the surgery got worse, chest pains with no activity, dizzeness, nausea,extreme fatigue, in early july 3 stents put in all would be well now they said, no again on august 17th 4 stents was told after that one i should have no more pain im in worse shape now than when i began, doctor wont return calls says he refering me to someone else, i call everyday because im scared with each chest pain it will be my last day on earth i no you drs are busy but im scared i want answers. i want somone to listen, if i knew it was going to be like this i would never had surgery a died a peaceful death living like this is living hell, can anyone tell me what to do, giving up in illinois
CardiostarUSA1 responded:
Hi:
Sorry to hear about your particular situation. This is not a typical occurrence, and never give up the cardiac ship.
......"dizziness, nausea, extreme fatigue."
Wondering if you have reviewed the prescription drugs (for possible side effects) you started taking post-op?
"I know you drs are busy but I'm scared. I want answers. I want someone to listen."
We hear ya on that. I'm not a doctor, but they should never be too busy to give ALL patients their full attention and strive to provide top notch care.
The bottom line
Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery is just a clever way of circumventing the problem (atherosclerosis), and coronary stents are only a Band-aid or spot treatment, as it does not treat the underlying disease process and what drives the progression.
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a life-long unpredictable condition (can exhibit periods of stabilization, acceleration, and even some regression), requiring a continuum of care, as well as good doctor-patient, patient-doctor communication and understanding at ALL times.
I wish you the very best of luck down the road of life.
Take care,
CardioStar*
WebMD member (since 8/99)
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Be well-informed
WebMD
Living With Coronary artery disease (CAD)
A chronic disease with no cure. When you have coronary artery disease, it is important to take care of your....
This is especially true if you have had an interventional procedure or surgery to improve blood flow to the heart.../It is up to you to take steps....
Recognize the symptoms. Reduce your risk factors. Take your medications. See your doctor for regular check-ups...
http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/guide/living-with-heart-disease
Coronary artery anatomy
Starting with the left anterior descending (LAD), the most critical, next to the ultra-critical left main (LM).
http://www.heartsite.com/html/lad.html
-
Heart-Healthy Foods
Nothing complicated, just plain and simple
AVOID foods high in saturated fat and cholesterol. CHOOSE skim or low-fat milk, low-fat yogurt and reduced-fat cheeses. Eat more fish and poultry. LIMIT servings to five to seven ounces a day. TRIM visible fat. Limit egg yolks. SUBSTITUTE two egg whites for one whole egg or use an egg-substitute. Eat more fruits and vegetables, whole grains, breads and cereals. USE LESS salt and fat. SEASON WITH herbs and spices rather than with sauces, gravies and butter
_ . _
Good to know, for the primary and secondary prevention of heart attack and brain attack/stroke
Epidemiologic studies (EDS) have revealed risk factors (encompasses some new, novel or emerging) for atherosclerosis, typically affecting the carotid, coronary and peripheral arteries, which includes age, gender, genetics (gene deletion, malfunction or mutation) , diabetes (considered as being the highest risk factor), smoking (includes second and thirdhand), inactivity, obesity (a global epidemic, "globesity"), high blood pressure (hypertension), Low HDL (now questionable, according to recent studies) high LDL, small, dense LDL, RLP (remnant lipoprotein), high Lp(a), high ApoB, high Lp-PLA2, high triglycerides, HDL2b, high homocysteine (now questionable), and high C-reactive protein (CRP/hs-CRP).
_ . _
Cleveland Clinic
Heart Surgery Recovery
http://my.clevelandclinic.org/heart/disorders/recovery_ohs.aspx
Cardiac Rehab
Typically, cardiac rehab plays an important role in the overall recovery process, which is DIFFERENT FOR EVERYONE, and at any age.
WebMD/Healthwise
Cardiac Rehab
http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/tc/cardiac-rehabilitation-topic-overview
Mayo Clinic
Cardiac rehab: Building a better life after heart disease
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/cardiac-rehabilitation/HB00017
Mended Hearts
Hope for recovery. Hope for a rich, full life.
For more than 50 years, Mended Hearts has been offering the gift of hope and encouragement to heart patients, their families and caregivers.
http://www.mendedhearts.org
.
It's your future......be there.
. .
WebMD/WebMD forums does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
Sorry to hear about your particular situation. This is not a typical occurrence, and never give up the cardiac ship.
......"dizziness, nausea, extreme fatigue."
Wondering if you have reviewed the prescription drugs (for possible side effects) you started taking post-op?
"I know you drs are busy but I'm scared. I want answers. I want someone to listen."
We hear ya on that. I'm not a doctor, but they should never be too busy to give ALL patients their full attention and strive to provide top notch care.
The bottom line
Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery is just a clever way of circumventing the problem (atherosclerosis), and coronary stents are only a Band-aid or spot treatment, as it does not treat the underlying disease process and what drives the progression.
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a life-long unpredictable condition (can exhibit periods of stabilization, acceleration, and even some regression), requiring a continuum of care, as well as good doctor-patient, patient-doctor communication and understanding at ALL times.
I wish you the very best of luck down the road of life.
Take care,
CardioStar*
WebMD member (since 8/99)
-
-
Be well-informed
WebMD
Living With Coronary artery disease (CAD)
A chronic disease with no cure. When you have coronary artery disease, it is important to take care of your....
This is especially true if you have had an interventional procedure or surgery to improve blood flow to the heart.../It is up to you to take steps....
Recognize the symptoms. Reduce your risk factors. Take your medications. See your doctor for regular check-ups...
http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/guide/living-with-heart-disease
Coronary artery anatomy
Starting with the left anterior descending (LAD), the most critical, next to the ultra-critical left main (LM).
http://www.heartsite.com/html/lad.html
-
Heart-Healthy Foods
Nothing complicated, just plain and simple
AVOID foods high in saturated fat and cholesterol. CHOOSE skim or low-fat milk, low-fat yogurt and reduced-fat cheeses. Eat more fish and poultry. LIMIT servings to five to seven ounces a day. TRIM visible fat. Limit egg yolks. SUBSTITUTE two egg whites for one whole egg or use an egg-substitute. Eat more fruits and vegetables, whole grains, breads and cereals. USE LESS salt and fat. SEASON WITH herbs and spices rather than with sauces, gravies and butter
_ . _
Good to know, for the primary and secondary prevention of heart attack and brain attack/stroke
Epidemiologic studies (EDS) have revealed risk factors (encompasses some new, novel or emerging) for atherosclerosis, typically affecting the carotid, coronary and peripheral arteries, which includes age, gender, genetics (gene deletion, malfunction or mutation) , diabetes (considered as being the highest risk factor), smoking (includes second and thirdhand), inactivity, obesity (a global epidemic, "globesity"), high blood pressure (hypertension), Low HDL (now questionable, according to recent studies) high LDL, small, dense LDL, RLP (remnant lipoprotein), high Lp(a), high ApoB, high Lp-PLA2, high triglycerides, HDL2b, high homocysteine (now questionable), and high C-reactive protein (CRP/hs-CRP).
_ . _
Cleveland Clinic
Heart Surgery Recovery
http://my.clevelandclinic.org/heart/disorders/recovery_ohs.aspx
Cardiac Rehab
Typically, cardiac rehab plays an important role in the overall recovery process, which is DIFFERENT FOR EVERYONE, and at any age.
WebMD/Healthwise
Cardiac Rehab
http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/tc/cardiac-rehabilitation-topic-overview
Mayo Clinic
Cardiac rehab: Building a better life after heart disease
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/cardiac-rehabilitation/HB00017
Mended Hearts
Hope for recovery. Hope for a rich, full life.
For more than 50 years, Mended Hearts has been offering the gift of hope and encouragement to heart patients, their families and caregivers.
http://www.mendedhearts.org
.
It's your future......be there.
. .
WebMD/WebMD forums does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
Report This| Share this:very confused heart patientHi:<br /><br />Sorry to hear about your particular situation. This is not a typical occurrence, and <u>never</u> give up the cardiac ship.<br /><br />.<i>....."dizziness, nausea, extreme fatigue."<br /></i><br />Wondering if you have reviewed the prescription drugs (for possible side effects) you started taking post-op?<br /><br /><i>"I know you drs are busy but I'm scared. I want answers. I want someone to listen." <br /><br /></i>We hear ya on that. I'm not a doctor, but they should never be too busy to give <u>ALL</u> patients their full attention and strive to provide top notch care. <br /><br /><b>The bottom </b><u><b>line<br /></b></u><br />Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery is just a clever way of circumventing the problem (atherosclerosis), and coronary stents are only a Band-aid or spot treatment, as it does not treat the underlying disease process and what drives the progression.<br /><br />Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a life-long unpredictable condition (can exhibit periods of stabilization, acceleration, and even some regression), requiring a <b><u>continuum of care</u></b>, as well as <b>good doctor-patient, patient-doctor communication and understanding at <u>ALL</u> times. </b><br /><br />I wish you the very best of luck down the road of life.<br /><br />Take care, <br /><br />CardioStar* <br /><br />WebMD member (since 8/99)<br /><br />-<br /> <br />-<br /><br /><b>Be well-informed<br /><br /></b>WebMD <br /><br />Living With <b>Coronary artery disease (CAD)</b><br /><br />A chronic disease with no cure. When you have coronary artery disease, it is important to take care of your....<br /><br />This is especially true if you have had an <b>interventional procedure or surgery</b> to improve blood flow to the heart.../It is up to you to take steps....<br /><br /><b>Recognize the symptoms. Reduce your risk factors. Take your medications. See your doctor for regular check-ups...</b><br /><br /><a href="http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/guide/living-with-heart-disease">http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/guide/living-with-heart-disease</a> <br /><br /><b>Coronary artery anatomy<br /><br /></b>Starting with the left anterior descending (LAD), the most critical, next to the<b> </b>ultra-critical left main (LM).<br /><br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.heartsite.com/html/lad.html">http://www.heartsite.com/html/lad.html</a> <br /><br />-<br /><br /><b>Heart-Healthy Foods<br /><br /></b><i>Nothing complicated, just plain and simple<br /></i><u><br />AVOID</u> foods high in saturated fat and cholesterol. <u>CHOOSE</u> skim or low-fat milk, low-fat yogurt and reduced-fat cheeses. Eat more fish and poultry. <u>LIMIT</u> servings to five to seven ounces a day. <u>TRIM </u>visible fat. Limit egg yolks. <u>SUBSTITUTE</u> two egg whites for one whole egg or use an egg-substitute. Eat more fruits and vegetables, whole grains, breads and cereals. <u>USE LESS</u> salt and fat. <u>SEASON WITH</u> herbs and spices rather than with sauces, gravies and butter<br /><br /><b></b> <br /><b>_ . _<br /></b><br /><b>Good to know, for the primary and secondary prevention of heart attack and brain attack/stroke</b><br /><br />Epidemiologic studies (EDS) have revealed risk factors (encompasses some new, novel or emerging) for atherosclerosis, typically affecting the carotid, coronary and peripheral arteries, which includes age, gender, genetics (gene deletion, malfunction or mutation) , diabetes (considered as being the highest risk factor), smoking (includes second and thirdhand), inactivity, obesity (a global epidemic, "globesity"), high blood pressure (hypertension), Low HDL (now questionable, according to recent studies) high LDL, small, dense LDL, RLP (remnant lipoprotein), high Lp(a), high ApoB, high Lp-PLA2, high triglycerides, HDL2b, high homocysteine (now questionable), and high C-reactive protein (CRP/hs-CRP).<br /><b></b><br /><b>_ . _<br /></b><br /><br />Cleveland Clinic<br /><br /><b>Heart Surgery Recovery</b><br /><br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://my.clevelandclinic.org/heart/disorders/recovery_ohs.aspx">http://my.clevelandclinic.org/heart/disorders/recovery_ohs.aspx</a> <br /><b>Cardiac Rehab</b><br /><br />Typically, cardiac rehab plays an important role in the overall recovery process, which is <u>DIFFERENT FOR EVERYONE</u>, and at any age.<br /><br />WebMD/Healthwise<br /><br /><b>Cardiac Rehab</b><br /><br /><a href="http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/tc/cardiac-rehabilitation-topic-overview">http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/tc/cardiac-rehabilitation-topic-overview</a> <br /><br />Mayo Clinic<br /><br /><b>Cardiac rehab: Building a better life after heart disease</b><br /><br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/cardiac-rehabilitation/HB00017">http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/cardiac-rehabilitation/HB00017</a> <br /><br /><b>Mended Hearts</b><br /><br />Hope for recovery. Hope for a rich, full life.<br /><br />For more than 50 years, Mended Hearts has been offering the gift of hope and encouragement to heart patients, their families and caregivers.<br /><br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.mendedhearts.org/">http://www.mendedhearts.org</a> <br /><br />.<br /><br /><b>It's your future......be there. </b><img src=http://img.webmd.com/community/images/smile.gif class=post_img /><br /><br />. .<br /><br /><b>WebMD/WebMD forums <u>does not</u> provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.<br /></b>
BillH99 responded:
I don't know what part of Illinois that you live in, but if you have a medical school in the area or a teaching hospital I would go and see one of the cardiologist there.
Even if you are not close it would be worth going to Chicago or St Louis to one of the major heart centers and getting a second opinion.
And they might also be able to refer you to a cardiologist in your area for follow up.
Even if you are not close it would be worth going to Chicago or St Louis to one of the major heart centers and getting a second opinion.
And they might also be able to refer you to a cardiologist in your area for follow up.
Report This| Share this:very confused heart patientI don't know what part of Illinois that you live in, but if you have a medical school in the area or a teaching hospital I would go and see one of the cardiologist there.<br /><br />Even if you are not close it would be worth going to Chicago or St Louis to one of the major heart centers and getting a second opinion.<br /><br />And they might also be able to refer you to a cardiologist in your area for follow up.
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