delburt0 Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 I had a heart attack last Sunday nt and I am going for at least 1 stent tommorow to Sheffield , I have been told it could have been a lot worse according to my consultant even though still not good, quick question is how long before it is ok to start shooting again obviously severity comes into it but this stent business seems to be a common procedure. Atb Craig... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriusgarrulus Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 I would talk to your Doctor as everyones health and heart attack problems and recovery time will vary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 Can't help as I have no knowledge of the subject. But I hope you are well on the road to recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieT Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 I had a heart attack last Sunday nt and I am going for at least 1 stent tommorow to Sheffield , I have been told it could have been a lot worse according to my consultant even though still not good, quick question is how long before it is ok to start shooting again obviously severity comes into it but this stent business seems to be a common procedure. Atb Craig... I've now had 3 MI's over the years and had stents fitted after each one ! I went shooting (rifle) the day after release from hospital but the thats prorably why I've had 3. Seriously though, shooting is less taxing than walking up the stairs and a little bit of what you fancy does you good. good luck with the procedure and take it easy. All the best Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
browning123 Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 I had three stents fitted following being taken ill on a shoot day, and I was out shooting again in a few weeks, but now find I get puffed when walking up hill. But this may be due to being 68 this year. Good luck with your recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masmiffy Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 (edited) Hi mate its not all doom and gloom! I had a minor heart attack back in June last year and knew nothing about it! Finished up in A & E then critical care before going to Papworth to have stents put in (4 in the end!) Was out and home within 24hrs and advice is not to drive for 1 week although the paperwork I got said 4!! Was off work for 4 weeks, bored ****less, as your supposed to take things easy. I did get out and about with a mate lamping tho just sat as a passenger. You will feel you can do anything but take the advice they give you. I also did the cardiac rehab back at Papworth for 6 weeks, sort of mild aerobics, my advice is do it if you get offered and it aint too much of a ball ache to get to the class. They are very helpful and give some great advice, its up to you if you take it. All the best with the op its good to watch the screen if you fancy it. Oh yeah and I had mine 'radial' (wrist) not groin. here you go http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Coronary-angioplasty/Pages/Introduction.aspx Edited April 27, 2015 by masmiffy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 my shooting mate was at the time of his attack 74..........he had 3 stents put in and he rekons it was the best thing ever to happen to him........he was like a spring chicken afterwards...he is over 80 now and still runs 5 dogs and picks up 2 or 3 times / week.....the surgeon who did it arranged his scheduale so he couldnt loose too much of the season as he was a shooting man himself !........after the stent he was picking up (lots of walking involved) 3 weeks after...and shooting a mth after................best check with the doc first tho........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squirrelhall Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 Like browning123 I had stents fitted 4years ago after a heart attack when beating and was back shooting in a couple of months. Then a pace maker fitted a year ago [ made sure they fitted it in left shoulder ]. Keep yourself fit and dont try to do to much, and you ll be fine Im 73 and still goose pigeon and game shooting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandalf Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 Got a mate who had the op one year ago. He's now game shooting, fowling and stalking. He is 68. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMcC Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 Crikey, when I saw the title I thought it was a case of someone being put down after a heart attack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkyard Dog Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 Dont worry, Ive had open heart twice, (septal myectomy) and have a mechanical mitral valve and an icd/pacemaker, this is all since 2011. my condition is Hypertrophic obstructive cardio myopathy (sudden death syndrome) At the end of 2013 I had a full Sudden death episode, but luckily my wife did cpr for 20 mins, till the paramedics arrived and carried on for another 20, along with 6 shocks to get me back, I woke ten days later in hospital, I am on warfarin am permenantly paced with a hole between the chambers, which the surgeon left after the muscle blowing 3 times each time they took me of bypass. And I am still shooting, I have to pick my route, set off sooner than previous when walking, as have no accelaration being full time paced but no problems, so just do as the doc says (within reason) and crack on... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 You want health/medical advice from muppets like me? Just ask your doctor about what is right for YOU All the best for a speedy recovery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 Craig, you have a PM! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landrover Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 had 3 stents fitted, back out after a month, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welsh1 Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 Heck the nhs supply of stents seem to have been used up by the PW collective,good to hear you are all doing well after the fitting. To the op speak to your doc,he is the one to give you advice on your heart,this lot would have you running up snowdon with a sack of spuds on your back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flycoy Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 Best of luck and a speedy recovery, if and when the doc does let you return to shooting, why not try a 28 bore, you can happily shot clays and pigeon, less recoil and lighter lifting for arms and chest. Price of the cartridges might not do the heart much good though! ATB Flycoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartynGT4 Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 (edited) Take it easy and get well soon. I'm sure you'll be out in the field again soon. A doctor friend advised me to carry one of these around http://www.aspod.co.uk/ so I've got one on my keyring hopefully I never need it but better safe than sorry. Edited April 29, 2015 by MartynGT4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subsonicnat Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 Get the stents done and put in if you need them, You feel a different bloke. In and out in day, shooting 3/4 Weeks later, no more breathlessness. Its amazeing, life changeing. Still keep me puffer handy, you would be mad not to. Good luck, and Don't worry.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooterluke Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 Sorry to ear that delburta all the best hope you get back out shooting soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delburt0 Posted May 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 Agh well quick update ended up with 3 stents in 2 arteries, downside was I had another heartattack whilst as the procedure was been done. This was due to a piece of plaque falling from the second artery down into a artery that was not affected, I was In sheffield for 2 days then back in Barnsley for 2 days. Drs are confident the plaque will disperse due to been on a GTN drip for 8 hrs aswell as other meds. Troponin results went from 352 to nearly 7000 hence stopping in Barnsley till these figures have peaked and now dropping, Very tired but told I will make a full recovery. ATB craig.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
browning123 Posted May 1, 2015 Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 Best wishes Craig, hope you are soon feeling better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welsh1 Posted May 1, 2015 Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 Take it easy mate ,you were lucky by the sounds of it,get well soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moondoggy Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 The main issue when recovering from Angioplasty is the risk of the Femoral Artery puncture wound opening up which can lead to you bleeding to death. Because I was only 45 when I was stented, they fitted a cologen plug which reduced the risk considerably. Prior to that, I had an Angiogram and only had the clamp after the operation, which relies on just the blood clotting to stem the flow until the puncture site heals sufficiently to allow exertion. So really, it depends on the site of the puncture and the method of closing the puncture. Hope this helps, take it easy and good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delburt0 Posted May 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 (edited) They do not go in the groin at sheffield unless they have to, this seems a primitive way of doing it according to all the specialists, They went in my wrist and left me with a 4mm cut, I did have to wear a bracelet that was filled with air keeping pressure constantly present this got steadily deflated every 30 minutes over around 12hrs and it has just about healed over 5 days, so no complications compared with the femoral artery. Edited May 2, 2015 by delburt0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJW Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 I hope you get well soon mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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