Bypass surgery

[Loocfox]

Has any one in there family had a triple heart bypass, if so how are they now, my friend has just been told she has to have one she is 79 and some what concerned.other than that she is a very fit lady.

[Chessman]

My next door neighbour had a Tripple Heart Bypass earlier this year, he is fit and healthy now, he's in his 70s, the only thing now, is he works at taking it easy, but other than that, he's fine.

[mycatis]

My granny had one last year and she is absolutely fine now. It was very scary at the time and she was in hospital for a good few weeks but honestly, she says now that she feels like a new woman. Best of luck to your friend x x

[sunflower68]

loocfox it is a very daunting thing to have to get your head around. My dad who is almost 67 had one at 60. By the time the op was due we were so glad because his pains were getting so bad. Like your friend he was very fit up until his illness. I think this aided his recovery immensely and now he is perfectly fine. He still goes to the gym and walks a lot too. His life has turned around really. Your friend is lucky to have a friend in you.

[Loocfox]

Thanks Chessman, MyCatis, Eddies1, & Sunflower68. I rang my friend and she was so happy to hear that there are elderley people out there who have survived this operation and lived long and happy years after. I think she thought that at her age she would not fare well after the op. but after reading what you all said she is now more happy to go ahead with the op. Gratefull to all replys. Loocfox.

[Scarlett]

My Dad had one 14 years ago and is still going strong. He was only 52 and is 66 now- he is FAR fitter than me and walks miles and miles everyday with the dog.

[smudge]

My eldest sister Amy had rheumatic fever as a young child & she always sounded like Puffing Billy (or should I say Billie for a girl)! However, she went on to have a triple by pass 20 years ago & hasn't looked back. She's just celebrated her 74th birthday & will be flying out to her son's home in Spain for a month at Christmas!

I'm sure your friend will be fine Looc.