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Bypass operation

Posted By pegasusqz93

"Bypass operation"

About: Royal Victoria Hospital / Cardiac surgery

(as the patient),

I had a double bypass in November 2024. Prior to my op I would have had a tightness in my chest after walking around half a mile. 

Followed this up with my GP and was referred to the royal in Belfast. After this referral I was advised that I needed a bypass op. 

Thankfully at no stage did I have a heart attack and my condition was quickly diagnosed. The first 6 weeks after op were difficult with pain management and feeling tired, but thankfully after this I did notice an improvement and week on week after this I could feel myself getting stronger. 

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Response from Una Delargy, Business Support Officer , Regional Surgical Specialties including Neurosurgery, Vascular and Cardiothoracic services, Belfast Health and Social Care Trust 2 weeks ago
Una Delargy
Business Support Officer , Regional Surgical Specialties including Neurosurgery, Vascular and Cardiothoracic services,
Belfast Health and Social Care Trust

Submitted on 10/04/2025 at 16:15
Published on Care Opinion at 16:15

My Name is Una Delargy, Business Support Officer for Cardiac Surgery at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast.

Thank you for taking the time to communicate with us through Care Opinion. This is a really useful tool for us to share experiences and learning with patients so that we can learn about your treatment and care and continue to strive to provide the best possible care and treatment for all our patients.

First of all, I am delighted that you are recovering well following your bypass surgery and continue to become stronger every day.

I am also really pleased that you experienced excellent post-operative care with your pain management and ongoing recovery.

I shall certainly pass on your appreciation to all staff who will welcome these very positive comments as it is great not only to feel appreciated but also to know that such a positive difference has been made for our patients.

Finally, I would like to wish you a full continued recovery and once again thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us.

Take Care & Best Wishes

Una Delargy

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