OK if this is out of order I am sorry and the mods can, bin it but, I will ask anyway.
I am very curious to hear from people who have had Bypass Heart Opps, and how they are traveling years down the road.
I read somewhere that Bypass Opps are on average good for about 10 to 12 years. I had my Triple Bypass in Feb 2002 and now close to 14 years latter I am cruising along beautifully. I smoked from 14 years to 60 years (46 years) and had my Opp 18 months after stopping which was good timing, good luck not good judgement. My Father died of a heart Attack on his 43rd birthday in 1953, and at almost 76 I am nearly 33 years past him and don't care if it is due to the Doctor or the Genes, I have had double what I payed for and enjoyed every moment. We sure are lucky living in the current times.
I would really like to hear from others, what they reckon about Bypass Surgery (Engine Rebuilds), and how they are going to-day.
Young, Young,Young Simmo
Pamela G said
07:34 AM Nov 20, 2015
My father had one of the first bypasses done in Adelaide when he was 49 they redid it hen he was 83 he died at 88 I had a tripple bypass done 10 years ago after two lots of stints I am going strong and doctor say all is as good as new. I am hoping for as long as my dad got
Trevor
Sheba said
08:13 PM Nov 20, 2015
Hi Simmo. I had a Double in Jan. 2000. [Same day and hospital as Slim Dusty.] Still going well, except for the Emphysema catching up with me.
Cheers,
Sheba.
Young Simmo said
12:35 AM Nov 22, 2015
Yes Sheba, we are lucky to have the benefit of modern medical science and progress. Just after my Bypass I was doing a bit of research etc on the net, and came across a story about one of the first Bypasses ever. It was in America and performed on a 13 year old girl in 1953 (The year my Father died of a heart Attack). Because at that time nobody had invented a Heart / Lung Machine, (to keep us alive during the Opp) they had her Father on a bed beside her. She was hooked up to her Father and his Heart and Lungs kept her blood circulating while her organs were shut down. I say again, we are lucky for all the ground work that has given us extra time. That is why I refer to my bypass as an, Engine Rebuild.
Mr Father died on his 43rd birthday, and for years I expected 50 to be the most I could hope for. Now bucking 76 (this Jan), I am aiming for something like 96 which my Grandfather on Mums side got to, with a pipe in his mouth to the end. What ever, I promise not to complain.
Simmo.
Joe50 said
01:17 AM Nov 25, 2015
Hi Youngster, I had a triple bypass in December 2002 when I was 52, and the rebuild is still going strong, although I'm on blood pressure medication. Had hip replacement in 2005 and never had a problem with it since. We're very lucky to live in an era where these procedures were at the 'breakthrough' stage when we were kids and are now so commonplace and routine. The mind boggles at the thought that today's cutting-edge research will also probably be routine in 50 year's time.
Joe
Young Simmo said
01:38 AM Nov 25, 2015
Yes Joe50, we are in the same boat although I was 10 years older, but who cares? When you look at the progress the medical People have made over the last 50 years, you have to wonder what they will be able to do around 2050. I wont be here then, as 110 years would be pushing it a bit, Ha, Ha. Anyway people like you and me and millions of others are laughing all the way to the grave.
Good luck mate.......Simmo.
Cloak said
09:01 PM Jan 6, 2016
Mrs Cloak just got home yesterday from Monash Hospital from a tripple bypass. I will read this post from you Simmo with great interest.
Really glad to hear these things seem to last quite a while.
OK if this is out of order I am sorry and the mods can, bin it but, I will ask anyway.
I am very curious to hear from people who have had Bypass Heart Opps, and how they are traveling years down the road.
I read somewhere that Bypass Opps are on average good for about 10 to 12 years. I had my Triple Bypass in Feb 2002 and now close to 14 years latter I am cruising along beautifully. I smoked from 14 years to 60 years (46 years) and had my Opp 18 months after stopping which was good timing, good luck not good judgement. My Father died of a heart Attack on his 43rd birthday in 1953, and at almost 76 I am nearly 33 years past him and don't care if it is due to the Doctor or the Genes, I have had double what I payed for and enjoyed every moment. We sure are lucky living in the current times.
I would really like to hear from others, what they reckon about Bypass Surgery (Engine Rebuilds), and how they are going to-day.
Young, Young,Young Simmo
Hi Simmo. I had a Double in Jan. 2000. [Same day and hospital as Slim Dusty.] Still going well, except for the Emphysema catching up with me.
Cheers,
Sheba.
Yes Sheba, we are lucky to have the benefit of modern medical science and progress. Just after my Bypass I was doing a bit of research etc on the net, and came across a story about one of the first Bypasses ever. It was in America and performed on a 13 year old girl in 1953 (The year my Father died of a heart Attack). Because at that time nobody had invented a Heart / Lung Machine, (to keep us alive during the Opp) they had her Father on a bed beside her. She was hooked up to her Father and his Heart and Lungs kept her blood circulating while her organs were shut down. I say again, we are lucky for all the ground work that has given us extra time. That is why I refer to my bypass as an, Engine Rebuild.
Mr Father died on his 43rd birthday, and for years I expected 50 to be the most I could hope for. Now bucking 76 (this Jan), I am aiming for something like 96 which my Grandfather on Mums side got to, with a pipe in his mouth to the end. What ever, I promise not to complain.
Simmo.
Joe
Yes Joe50, we are in the same boat although I was 10 years older, but who cares? When you look at the progress the medical People have made over the last 50 years, you have to wonder what they will be able to do around 2050. I wont be here then, as 110 years would be pushing it a bit, Ha, Ha. Anyway people like you and me and millions of others are laughing all the way to the grave.
Good luck mate.......Simmo.
Really glad to hear these things seem to last quite a while.