Operation…

[Jcloughie]

I had my very long awaited (7 years) operation done yesterday. 2.5 hours on the table. My hero surgeon did struggle but conquered the difficult job of expanding arteries from less than 4 mm to 10 mm. And putting in kissing stents. I know all this because I was awake throughout.

Great team, with lots of joking, and 60's soul music played.

Reading my care notes. My arteries have been sealed with a paste consisting of glue and collagen that quickly seals the puncture wound and dissolves over 30 days.

Part of the advice says, "Sexual activity: check with your doctor". Now my doctor is a fine looking young woman. I know she is happily married to a soldier. I really do not think she would appreciate such a request.

I managed one 4 min walk this morning without stopping. just off for a 10 min walk.


So hopefully I will soon have two mobility scooters for sale.


John

 

[Bluetonic]

Part of the advice says, "Sexual activity: check with your doctor". Now my doctor is a fine looking young woman. I know she is happily married to a soldier. I really do not think she would appreciate such a request.

brilliant

 

[Dustydog]

Glad all went well . 7 years is a long wait even by NHS standards. I still think it is a postcode lottery 🤬

 

[Jcloughie]

A neighbour just visited. She has just written a poem for me.

Ode to John's legs
John has had his op
He's as pleased as he can be
He's waited over 7 years
To get a remedy
We hope he takes it steady
To get back to the best
Marj will have her work cut out
To make sure that he rests

And so into the future
We wish John all that's fine
And look forward to him achieving
Everything in time

It is great to have good neighbours. I got so many offers to take me to the hospital for 7:30. But we could manage within the family.


John

 

[Hutch]

Glad it has all gone well for you, and a great poem, good luck with the doctor. 👹

 

[Raywood]

Good to hear it was successful and all the best for the future.

 

[Steve1962]

Ray said it.

We all wish you well.

 

[Gagakev]

Glad it was successful John, how did the 10 min walk go?

 

[Jcloughie]

Glad it was successful John, how did the 10 min walk go?

Thanks, I did 0.35 miles yesterday morning then 0.6 in the afternoon. But sore that evening, But I managed 1 mile today. And this evening I feel comfortable. I now need to build up the muscle that has been wasted over the past years.

All going well.

John

 

[GaryB]

Thanks, I did 0.35 miles yesterday morning then 0.6 in the afternoon. But sore that evening, But I managed 1 mile today. And this evening I feel comfortable. I now need to build up the muscle that has been wasted over the past years.

All going well.

John

Take your time, whatever age we are we all still think we’re 18. You’ll get there, keep at it. If you don’t already, consider downloading Strava to your phone so you can log all your activities.

 

[Jcloughie]

Take your time, whatever age we are we all still think we’re 18. You’ll get there, keep at it. If you don’t already, consider downloading Strava to your phone so you can log all your activities.

I use map-my-walk. I will have a look at Strava.

John

 

[Buckman]

We are both glad that it has worked out for you and that you are more mobile.

 

[Beachball]

Glad it was a success John take your time and you will soon have the walk done to your liking

 

[otherclive]

I use map-my-walk. I will have a look at Strava.

John

I have an app on the phone that tracks my walking distance and sets me challenges, problem is that if I don't have the phone with me I get no credit for the distance walked. So I then suffer depression and pshycntraic issues. as I am reminded that I have failed that day's challenge. I have even been known to climb the stairs 20 times before going to bed in order to get a day's challenge over the line

 

[Jcloughie]

A bit more walking today. The legs were sore for 3 hours after the afternoon walk using muscles not used for years. But it faded.






The slope in the picture would not have been possible last week.

John

 

[Buckman]

Looks a pleasant and interesting walk. Next you will be walking to the pub just down the road? LOL!

 

[Jcloughie]

We went past a pub to get there, So it is possible for sure.

John

 

[Hutch]

About 20 years ago, I had a huge lump removed from my right knee, a" Gouty Topus" two days later, everything felt fine 12 big staples holding my skin together. Decided I was fit enough to get to the nearest pub with the dogs , about 300 yards, well I got about 100 yard, and turned back. I wasn't ready for that walk yet.
Mad up for it since.
Keep it up John.