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Cardiothoracic surgery - heart bypass operation

Posted By betazx37

"Cardiothoracic surgery - heart bypass operation"

About: Prince of Wales Hospital / DB3 - Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (CTICU) Prince of Wales Hospital / DB3 - Cardiothoracic Operating Theatres (CTOT) Prince of Wales Hospital / DB3N - Cardiology Ward Prince of Wales Hospital / DB3S - Cardiothoracic Surgery Ward

(as the patient),

An Angiogram recently discovered that I had three blockages in my arteries: Two were 90% blocked and one was 80% blocked. I was shocked to say the least.

An appointment with my Surgeon Dr Zakir resulted in an operation being scheduled. The operation was actually carried out a day earlier. 

Fortunately, all went well and the operation was a success. The Nurses and Doctors at Prince of Wales Hospital were exceptional and quite helpful with their tasks. I was always kept informed of my progress. I could not have been provided with better care.

It is now several weeks since the operation and I feel as though I am getting progressively stronger. I am doing a lot more things that I used to do before the operation.

The surgery is something that I will remember for the rest of my life and I am very grateful to Dr Zakir and all his team for giving me the chance to extend my time on this planet. While the surgery was a great success, it is not something I would recommend to anyone (unless absolutely necessary).

With better education at an earlier age, we could overcome a lot of this type of surgery by learning about healthy nutrition and excercise.

I thank you for the opportunity to express my thoughts.

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Response from Barbara Daly, Nursing and Operations Co-Director, ESM Program, Prince of Wales Hospital 16 months ago
Barbara Daly
Nursing and Operations Co-Director, ESM Program,
Prince of Wales Hospital

Submitted on 20/12/2022 at 12:30 PM
Published on Care Opinion at 2:11 PM

Dear betazx37, thank - you for taking the time to write to us and share this beautiful story of recovery from illness. We are very happy to hear that your Open-Heart Surgery went so well, and that Dr Zakir and his team were so exceptional in ensuring that your health was restored.

We are very grateful to you for sharing your journey with us. We are very proud of our skilled Cardiothoracic Team, and we agree with your words of gratitude that our Cardiothoracic Team is exceptional, and their kindness and compassion is how this team work together to help improve our patients care experience.

We hope that you are now regaining your strength and your health is much improved

Kind Regards

Barbara

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Update posted by betazx37 (the patient)

Thank you Barbara.

Whilst the experience at the time was quite traumatic, I will always value and cherish the time spent recovering with the Cardiothoracic team.

I am continuing to improve daily and now spend quite some time walking and working in my garden.

Kindest Regards,

betazx37.

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