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.

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.