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Anthony Heyward
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Hi Folks,
I’m Anthony and thank you for viewing my channel.
I’m a passionate cyclist with heart disease. I underwent Quintuple Bypass Surgery in July 2017 after a heart attack.
My videos are of my riding adventures and my journey back to cycling fitness.
I'm also an advocate for Cardiac Athletes.com
Cardiac Athletes is the world’s largest online community for sporting heart patients, offering an unprecedented breadth and depth of help, support, advice and fulfilling our Mission of alleviating pain, restoring health, and extending life.
Apologies for the below par quality of some of my clips; as I'm videoing with my phone.
I’m Anthony and thank you for viewing my channel.
I’m a passionate cyclist with heart disease. I underwent Quintuple Bypass Surgery in July 2017 after a heart attack.
My videos are of my riding adventures and my journey back to cycling fitness.
I'm also an advocate for Cardiac Athletes.com
Cardiac Athletes is the world’s largest online community for sporting heart patients, offering an unprecedented breadth and depth of help, support, advice and fulfilling our Mission of alleviating pain, restoring health, and extending life.
Apologies for the below par quality of some of my clips; as I'm videoing with my phone.
Getting reacquainted with riding up Mt Arapiles
Since before last weekend, it has been months since I have ridden up Mt Arapiles. Today, hopefully will be the start of more regular visits as per pre heart attack and heart surgery.
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How long will I have chest pain after Bypass Surgery?
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In this clip I discuss my experience with chest pain post Coronary Artery Bypass Graft surgery and how long it lasted afterwards. Apologies I refer to Biceps at 4mins 55 secs, when in fact I meant Pecs. I clearly don't know anatomy!!
A short conversation about my two year Heart Attack/Surgery Anniversary
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My GP says; "Accept, Acknowledge and don't be hard on yourself"
Distractions...Keeping the head healthy
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The tools I use to keep in a healthy head space since my heart attack/ surgery. It's hard to stay 'up' most of the time Links ValveRiider ruclips.net/channel/UCV2K7cUPz2ImuHRcTaKK7aA Cardiac Athletes Facebook groups/cardiacathletes/ Cardiac Athletes Website cardiacathletes.com/
Listen to your body
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Post heart surgery you will eventually get your previous fitness back, but Rome wasn't built in a day. Take your time and listen to your body. There is always tomorrow. Apologies for the sections of wind noise, t'was a bit gusty on the bike. Still getting the hang of this youtube talking to camera thing.
The importance of Cardiac Rehabilitation to me post Heart Surgery
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In this video I provide a bit of an insight into the process of getting active again post Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) surgery
You look too healthy to have a Heart Attack
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Someone asked me if I had any inclination if I was heading for a Heart Attack
A little bit about me and the lifeline of Cardiac Athletes.com
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Cardiac Athletes encompasses a diverse group of active people not just cyclists and runners. We have Weight lifters, Martial Artists, Rowers, Kayakers, Archers, Ultra Marathoners, Hikers the list is endless.
Interview with the Wimmera Mail Times
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Six months post CABG x 5 Surgery I talk about the wonderful, informative Cardiac Athletes Group. Without this Group my recovery would not be as advanced :)
How long did it take you to get back on the bike? I noticed that my HR is quite high even at easy efforts. My legs still have it but I feel that my heart could not cope yet. I'm in my third month now. Thanks.
@@dtmateo I started back on the stationary trainer after four weeks, but also undertook cardiac rehab at the hospital. I had a HR ceiling of 125 I think for the first couple of weeks. 10 minutes riding a day. Then moved to 2 x 10 minutes a week. My HR was high for the small power output for a few months til the heart /body started functioning better. What surgery did you have? It would be normal for a higher HR for a time.
@@anthonyheywardCABG I had CABG. Was asymptomatic. It was detected after an angiogram. It runs in the family. Already done 6 weeks of rehab. HR was hitting 170+ at moderate efforts. I wasn’t even breathing hard. I’m a bit anxious about stressing my heart too much even if I’m feeling ok. Before surgery I could sustain 176bpm literally for an hour.
@@dtmateo I empathise and understand your anxiety. We are similar. I have a max hr of 183, but holding 170 for a length of time was ok. Now i'm more comfortable with holding 160-165. Getting older. I would run your current revvy heart situation by your Cardiologist. But I would hazard at a guess you already have. I hope the situation changes positively for you soon.
thanks for the info i had a triple bypass cbg surgery last oct. i feel fine most times but after i mow and weed eat outside when its hot its sore in my heart. ive read its normal for a couple years for some people
@@MrPopeye776 thank you for your comment. Yes, time heals😀
My father got bypass surgery in march 2024 he is fit and slowly recovering but during 1 week my father got light pain in chest he is 58 years old
Thnx for video ! I am 6 weeks in now after bypass surgery ..longing for my mountain bike rides in the forrest trails together with my dog ..no problem with pain in the sternum at all during all weeks besides from when coughing !! The woundd healed completely after 4 weeks ..for get the legs going ahain I bought a ealker tread mill band ! Troubles for me is I have insomnia !! Have to use sleeping pill !
Hi Anders, thank you. I hope the sleeping improves. Hoping you get the all clear to ride in the next few weeks or so.
Thank you so much for this post Anthony. I found it very helpful and informative. It’s great when one’s own experiences mirror someone else’s. I believe my mammary arteries were also diverted and I too know exactly how that feels. I’m 5 weeks post op and found some RUclips vids for cardiac rehab from the British Heart Foundation - which I do daily. Like you I’m afraid to touch the wound or even look at it and I guess it’s the mental battles ahead are going to be as important as the physical. I must be a bit wimpish because some days I just feel like a patient all over again and start behaving like I’m just out of surgery. Other days I feel stronger and realise - a bit grudgingly - that things are improving. I have to say sleep eludes me a great deal and I find the days and nights very long. My family keep telling me to get out more locally and walk and I know they’re right but I just don’t have the enthusiasm for gentle walking around where I live. Anyway thanks again. So great to hear others’s experiences especially ones that are so similar. Dave in Dublin
Hi Dave Thank you for your comments. Great you're doing some rehab. It will really help the healing/confidence. I remember some days I wanted to curl up into a ball and wish the whole traumatic event and recovery away. It is surely a mental challenge too. Hang in there, and if you are struggling, talk to your GP. I hoping you manage some walking soon as your weather will be on the improve with Spring and Summer. Be confident you will progress and in a few years not think much about the whole journey. Life will get back on track. All the very best👍
@davidowens6658 Hoping things are going ok for you. This may be of help in your recovery. 'Healthy Hearties' healthyhearties.co.uk/
Im to have open heart surgery within days, my left main artery the widow Maker is 90 percent blocked, im terrified of the ventilator and the pain. I've held off the doctors for a little over a week, had 3 more attacks, they said I could die suddenly that's freaking scary, im so upset this is happening to me, I've prayed to God to please take this from me but here I am, i don't want to die but I don't want to suffer either, im on Suboxone wich doesn't let any opioids work, so I don't know how they will control the pain. I've never been so scared in my life.
Hi, I empathise. I was traumatised and scared shi*less the five days leading up to my emergency surgery. I questioned my survivorbility. Take heart you'll be in good hands. Many thousands of bypass patients, myself included are living proof. You'll come out the other end some much better off. This operation will be something your Surgeon does many times a week. All will be well. But certainly understand your fears.
Sir my father had a cabg surgery on 9th of Feb 2024. Within a month he developed wound infection on the lower part of the incision and doctors had to do a debridement procedure followed by a Vac application (NPWT). There is a sharping chest pain on the right side of the chest and it occurs when he moves, breathes or even tries to sit. Consulted the doctor he said it is muscle or bone pain. But it's extremely unbearable he screams. Is this normal to happen.... Will the pain subside... Kindly reply we are extremely worried
Hello, I'm sorry to read about your father's condition. I'm not medically trained so can only relay my own experience. The pain did ease for me, very gradually, it did take a many weeks, whilst on pain medication. After this I experienced discomfort across my chest and a 'clicking' sternum (when moving) for approximately 18 months. I hope the Doctor can manage your father's pain with medication management until things improve. If the pain persists, please contact his Doctor to seek answers. All the best.
Thank you sir @@anthonyheywardCABG
Thank you so much for for sharing your experience... I can relate. Seven weeks since my surgery and I have exactly what you describe. It's so helpful to know that these numb painful pin prick pains are to be expected. I also have such difficulty sleeping. ❤❤👌
Thank you Ash. Take care and all the very best for your journey back to full health 👍
This is so relatable. Thank you, I am just over four weeks post bypass surgery, and have so many questions. This was one of them, including when I might be able to let my love lay her head on my chest again, when right now I can barely stand the fabric of a shirt on my wounds. All the best to you.
Curious and also refreshing to hear a patient actually State how the pain is immediately after. Almost everybody seems to leave that part out or skim over it. Thank you hope you’re doing great.As for myself, at this particular time, I would not submit to open heart surgery. But that’s only my opinion after medical trauma.( PTSD) from previous invasive procedures
Thank you for your comment. I'm doing very well. I understand your decision. The time between heart attack surgery (five days) was very traumatic and was spent facing my mortality. Continue to stay well 👍
Thank you for sharing. I had valve surgery 4 days ago and have been dealing with pain. I will continue to watch your videos and see your progress. Best wishes to you❤.
I have chest pain 13 years later. But for some reason i'am still alive.
How long were you short of breath post op?
Hi, I actually wasn't short of breath after the op. The first day after surgery I was given a spirometer device to use to re-inflate my lungs and expand them (painful but worth it). This really helped with my breathing. Maybe a good idea to touch base with your medical team if you have shortness of breath. I hope all goes well for you.
10:56 how long before you were released by your surgeon to ride your bike. I wish my surgery had included the titanium bracket on my sternum. He used the wires, and I am still experiencing the popping sounds . I'm at 7 months. A CT scan revealed a one inch separation at top of sternum. I am an avid mountain biker and have been warned to wait a full year before riding. Looking forward to May.
How long did you have sternum clicking and how long did it take to heal for you? I'm 7 weeks post op today
If I remember correctly, about six to eight months.
Thank You Sir@@anthonyheywardCABG
Thanks for the video, I'm 38 and had two open-heart surgeries last year to repair a valve. Everything you're saying is spot on!Just getting ready to go out for a cycle in the Irish winter ❄️
Thanks man, I'm three weeks post op double bypass today. Slow and easy.
Thanks, mate. Aloha🤙
Thanks for your insights, Anthony! I'm three weeks post-triple bypass. How long did it take you to get back on the bike? I'm mostly a mountain biker, but I really just want to pedal. Thanks!
Hi Anthony I had open heart surgery at 54 in May 2022 Sternum pain has not gone away though its somewhat improved Riding a bike was possibly late sunmer 2022 and enjoyed it but in December 2022 i was diagnosed with Cervical Stenosis I had a bulging disc at my C5-C6 vertebrae I did quite a bit of band resistance and enjoyed it but only because I had a epidural steroid injection I wish the sternum muscles and nerves would get stronger but I may have to wait longer Did you ever consider having the screws removed from sternum ? Thanks for any advice David Pocatello Idaho
Hi David Thank you for viewing my clip and thank you for your comments. Bulging discs are no fun, been there at 25 with L4. Hang in there, the sternum pain will disappear, it does take awhile. Six years on and I just started push ups, very low reps. The next day the sternum isn't happy and is uncomfortable. I wasn't aware the screws could be removed, but no-one is going near my chest again with a sharp object😂, happy to leave things as they are. I hope things progress speedily for you.
Thank you so much for passing on your experience, im 50 and 8 weeks ago had a triple bypass, all ok apart from that pain you mentioned to the right of my chest, stabbing sharp pain due to nerve damage im told, but so nice to have heard this from yourself, going back to work as an electrician at week 10, I hope im strong enough to return
Hi Jerry, thank you. So pleased your recovery is going well. The pain will subside over time. Ease back into your work.
Thank You for sharing your experience. I am 6 weeks out from CABg 3 1/2 bypass. I feel good and touch my chest too. I have a stiffness at the full expansion of my lungs that seems to prohibit full breaths but it's getting better. For me it was shocking at 65 to feel less vigorous from the surgery. My biggest challenge is confidence and trust in the procedure.
Thank you for telling your story. You're through the worst of it (although it won't feel like it). Keep working the lungs, hopefully you have been provided a Spirometer by the rehab team to assist in getting your lungs back to full capacity. Has your hospital / rehab team organised some cardiac rehab classes for you? These will be really beneficial in boosting your confidence in many ways. All the very best on the journey forward.
Thank you for this. Our dad had bypass surgery today and is in so much pain that he said if he had known it was going to be this painful that he would've never gone through with it.
Hi Erin I hope you are going ok? It is difficult to see a loved one just out of CABG surgery and in pain and not themselves. Your dad will feel like a truck has ran over him, but the pain will ease. My medical team were insistent on me letting my pain levels so they could get me on top of it. No pain leads to a happier patient 😀 and an ability to get up to walk soon after the surgery. A scary time for all, but the future benefits will far outweigh the discomfort in the early stages. Take care and I wish your dad all the very, very best.
Hey mate did you have any back shoulder pain
Hi John, I think I had some upper back discomfort. Most likely from the sternum being opened up and jostled around. I can't recall it lasting too long and the pain meds probably masked it to some extent.
Thankyou so much for your information it was so helpful x
Thank you for your kind words Linda🙏
"Thank you" for the POSITIVE insight on your surgery .... ( I'm recently home from having a Quadruple Bypass surgery, myself) ..... Gotta take it real easy for the next few weeks !!! Then Cardiac rehab, like you suggested .... Appreciate you sharing .... 👍👍
Thank you Rick. All very best for your healing, every day now will be a step forward and a Win. Enjoy Cardiac Rehab, guidance and support.
Thanks for sharing you story. I had Bypass 3 weeks ago, and Im inpatient to get back bycykling and run marathons again. My take away here is: : “You will be ok again, but Healing will take a bit of time….expect 12 weeks” Im obviously not the patient patient. But I will learn the hard way. Per in Denmark. No worries mate, Ill be back in business like you.
Thank you so much. You explained it well and I could relate and felt like I was not alone.
I’m going on 5 months post op for a 4x cabg. I’m literally still feeling pain and my drs will not give me anything for pain. Very numb chest and I’m terrified to do much. I do go to rehab tho. I appreciate this video
Hi Kimberly Hang in there. Five months in and I remember still being numb (and weird sensations) across the chest. Maybe a chat with your Cardiothoracic Surgeon for reassurance at least. Keep up the rehab. Take heart (no pun) your pain will eventually disappear and you won't think twice. Really you progress well and quickly.
Thanks Anthony. Your video is so helpful. Just coming out of triple bypass at 45. Reassuring to hear your journey and to stress less with the recovery process which will take time.
So helpful Thank you soooooo much Stay well 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
Thank you!!!!!
Thank you Anthony for making your video and sharing. My surgery was 3 x Cardiac Arterial Bypass Graft (CABG) 19/09. Im very lucky to have experienced low level pain more accurately described as discomfort. I took 2 x panadole daily for 1 week and no pain meds since. sneezing hurts but 3 weeks on that too is reducing. Every day i can feel improvements and healing. Im a 1963 model so younger than average patient but i am sure walking has played a huge part in recovery. 2 x 2kms daily now plus hill climbs. We are all different and i feel so very lucky to have experienced no inflammation or infections in my wounds. A hugely scary experience has been way way better than i could have imagined. God Bless my Surgeon!
Hi Frank, Thank you. I'm glad to read of your amazing progress from your CABGx3. Continue to heal and hope the 'journey' treats you well.
For 1 and 10 mos. Now since my operation still feel the numbness and like blade cut pian in my left chest occurs again but tolerable pain and just for a second or two il see my doctor this week
Hi Jay, I hope all goes well for you.
It's been a month now but still chest is paining a lot not able to wear clothes on it nor able to touch the chest . It's painful what can I do to realive pain
Hi Roopa Sorry you are in discomfort. I would suggest contacting your Doctor or Surgeon so they can investigate and provide options help.
Getting ready for my Heart Surgery in Sept 2022. Thank you for sharing your healing journey with us. Thank you for showing us your humanity and how you pushed through each phase of this recovery. I'm a musician, percussionist and I'm just realizing how painful it will be for me to get back on the drum kit after this surgery and how important it will be to wait for the wound to heal before starting that flowing movement of hand movement. I will just have to be patient and face each challenge as it comes.
Well i been searching for this answer for weeks.9 weeks after surgery i'm having same symptoms.clicking and crushing in sternum started around 7 weeks .but thats when i started to get active .and that needling nump leathery feeling in my chest .some days worst then others is very annoying .least i found some one i can relate with .thank you for posting this.
You hit spot on to everything I am feeling. Thank you so much
Thank you mate. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Hello Anthony. I’ll be undergoing bypass surgery for my Aortic stenosis in a couple of months. I’m really nervous about this and just lost as to what to expect. All that runs through my brain is waking up after anesthesia. How is the pain like? Do you wake up in pain or discomfort. Do they send you home with strong enough pain meds? Is the pain bare able?
@@muhiddinmuhiddin8030 hi, how was your surgery ? How are you feeling.
@@nav6728 My post surgical status was complicated with fluid volume overload, acute kidney failure, ARDS (acute respiratory distress syndrome, and blood loss anemia. I was put in a medically induced coma after surgery due to my severe pulmonary insufficiency, requiring intubation. Was in a coma for 3/4 weeks, and then had to be put on ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation). Eventually I woke up, and am thankful to be alive right now because things could’ve gone haywire. All praise to the most high 🤲🙏📿. Wasn’t in too much pain after waking up because I was drugged up with ketamine and opioids, but I still needed to recover. Was in ICU for almost three months, and didn’t start feeling like myself until about 4 months post surgery after I got home for the first few weeks. If you’re about to go through something similar make sure it’s the only option you have, to live. If there are other alternatives, I would recommend try those first. I feel much better now tho. I’m able to resume daily activities without any issues.
Thank you. Had aorta replaced 20 days ago.
Thanks. Great to hear your experiences.
@@jupitermoongauge4055 hi mate. So glad you've come out of CABG surgery so well, a great start. Keep the pain meds up though if you need. It will make breathing exercises, sleep and moving easier. Be patient with your recovery, your hill walking fitness will be invaluable to get you back on track. I'm very well and probably the fittest and active I ever been. Nothing like heart surgery to keep you motivated to stay active. I'm so pleased that I've been able to provide some relevant info in the videos. All the very best and enjoy the journey back to fitness.
@@jupitermoongauge4055 cheers. Not so much calm, but highly anxious 🤣. Take one day at a time. One piece of advice I read somewhere was if you feel sick take it easy and don't exercise, if you just feel tired, get up and do something. I feel this really kept me motivated. Stay safe over there.
Thanks brother! Very informative. I’m 90 days from discharge. I have not had any problems… thank God but have experienced a number of different sensations in my chest … or maybe “on” my chest is a better description. I do think it probably is my nerves reconnecting and getting back on order. The quality and intensity of pain and different sensations has been constantly evolving every day … always improving though.
Thank you for this… very helpful
Hi Joshua, thank you for the positive feedback, it means a lot. Take care
Thank you to all for the wonderful, positive feedback for this clip. Unfortunately for some reason I am unable to respond to some of the latest comments, double checked settings etc. Just want to acknowledge your comments are sincerely appreciated.
Hi Anthony I had a new valve and two bypasses and was unsure about what I was going through and whether it was going on to long .As everything you said was exactly what I am feeling it put my mind at rest to know it wasn’t unusual and how long it cauld last as you read so many different things all very helpful but not very exact so thankyou again wishing you well Linda
@@lindaross4521 thank you❤. I wish you all the very best on your recovery. And pleased that what I could convey resonated with you. It can be a scary time on many levels. Keep chipping away. Time heals.
Thank you Im feeling the same even after 11 weeks of my operation, very painfull on the left side off my chect, like burning pain on the soft tissu. But I will give it some time. ❤
@@gideonreyneke8393 all the best with your healing. Yes, it will take time, but it will eventually completely go.
Hi Anthony, Cracking information thanks again. Did you find once you came off the Beta blockers you could push your heart rate up and put more effort in? You said you maxed out at 173bpm on this climb. What time scale was it to go from your 130bpm on Beta Blockers to the higher numbers? I would PM you but cannot find your message link? Cheers Chris D
Hi Chris Thank you for your feedback, I'm so glad there may be little nuggets of information the may help or create discussion in my vidoes. I was on Metoprolol for approx 12 months. They did their job of protecting my heart from working too hard. On this climb on BB's my HR wouldn't exceed 155bpm and made my legs feel heavy and fatigued and not able too put more effort in. With my Cardiologists approval I weened off the BB's over 6 weeks, as he felt I was over sensitive to them. Once off them my heart 'revved' the way a heart should normally (without the BB rev limiter). With that my legs felt much better and not as heavy on efforts. Since then I've hit 183bpm occasionally in some Zwift races, but I pull back when that happens and try to keep around the mid 170's. I've always had a high HR since starting to ride. I hope this might answer your question. Please feel free to ask away with anything else. Here is fine, if others see and it assists, I would be chuffed. Take care mate, enjoy the journey back to fitness. Anthony
Cheers again Anthony, I am 10 years older than you so my HR used to max out at 160 before my Heart Attack, Now after 9 months since the Surgery and medication I rarely get above 120 bpm. I will have a chat with my Cardio Doctor to see what he suggests. Do you have any fear of pushing yourself to hard or has time made you more confident nowadays. Again Thanks :-) Chris D
@@dobbo99a Hi Chris I do have some anxiety about pushing my HR too high, something always in the back of my mind. With this concern I spoke to my Cardio and her ordered another echocardiogram. All results were fine (thank goodness). I now limit these hard ride efforts to once/twice a week. The rest on my riding is then around 'endurance' level HR about 120-130 for me. Going back about 8 weeks post surgery, I did Cardio Rehab, which really did help with gaining some confidence about my heart and increasing HR. Another worry I had was Stroke, but my Cardio advised this is very slim. So in a nutshell, I confident of riding at my threshold HR, but super aware of feeling sick or off. I hope this might answer your question. Stay healthy mate, and thank you for asking 😀
@@anthonyheywardCABG Again thanks for the reply its very helpful. Unfortunately I had my Heart Attack in Feb just as the Coronavirus hit the UK so I have had no Cardio Rehab as they closed the classes. I did the courses on line but after 8 months now it would be nice to get a one to one with a Consultant to check my progress. Fingers crossed all is OK but getting the odd check up phone call is not perfect. I am so glad I came across your blogs/video as its been a confident booster foe me! Cheers Chris D and Good luck to you too!
@@dobbo99a Hi Chris, COVID has certainly thrown a spanner in the works for rehab patients. I have a few friends in the UK who I've met through Cardiac Athletes, and have been left to their own devices for rehab. I feel for you, it must be frustrating. I hope you soon get some one on one, reassurance and direction. I have everything crossed for you. If you are on Instagram, cardiaclauren may be worth a look. All the very best. Anthony
Hi Anthony, Thanks for your advice and your personal experience of your Bypass surgery. Its been 9 months now since my x5 Bypass (66years) and I still am getting some pains around my chest and heart area. I am sure its just the nerves and muscles still recovering from the operation, my Doctor seems to agree as otherwise I am quite well again. I was a keen runner and cyclist and would love to get back to enjoying doing this again soon. It is quite disconcerting when you feel that pain and discomfort around your chest area again and knocks your confidence. But I have to say after watching your video I feel much better to keep positive. Thanks again Chris
Thank you so much for this. 30 days post op and I am amazed at how little info is out there. Thanks for sharing. I want to start back mountain biking and lifting weights but I am terrified to be honest. I keep thinking about falling. Need to get my mind right and just take it one day at a time. What works for me is prayer and my amazing family. Again, thanks for sharing. God Bless.
Hi thanks for the video ive just had 5 bypasses 7 weeks ago watching you has made me feel much better about getting fitter cheers bud
Felt beyond your words !!