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My Cardiac Rehab Journey

Posted By PSM57

"My Cardiac Rehab Journey"

About: New Victoria Hospital / Cardiac rehabilitation

(as the patient),

Immersive Reader

After having a triple heart bypass in January, I was invited to an aftercare meeting about my general health with Lauren. At this stage I was invited to attend cardiac rehabilitation classes.

At first I was somewhat sceptical. Was it too soon ? Was I Ready for this ? Thankfully I agreed and went to the new Victoria hospital for my first session. It was there I met my new Cardiac family.

Jagjeet, Hilary & William were absolutely fantastic. They were with me every step of the way. It was a circuit based class. Warm up and stretching, varied work stations and a great warm down. Valuable question and answer sessions at the end.

Everyone went at their own pace and once you were up to speed you were encouraged to do more. Your heart rate is monitored throughout the class.

If you are sitting in the house and need to kick start your fitness, no matter what your level is, don’t hesitate to join the cardiac rehab team.

I will be forever grateful.

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Response from Hilary Dingwall, Highly specialist Cardiac Rehab Physiotherapist, Cardiac Rehab - New Victoria Hospital, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde 2 months ago
Hilary Dingwall
Highly specialist Cardiac Rehab Physiotherapist, Cardiac Rehab - New Victoria Hospital,
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

Submitted on 08/06/2025 at 11:49
Published on Care Opinion at 11:49

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Dear PSM57,

Thank you for taking the time to share your story on Care Opinion.

This is Hilary the physiotherapist from the Cardiac Rehabilitation team at the New Hospital.

A lot of people feel anxious initially when invited to attend the cardiac rehabilitation classes but I am so glad you decided to attend and that you are now part of the cardiac family.

It is lovely to hear you found Jagjeet, William and I were able to guide you through your journey, were able answer any questions you had and made you feel well supported and monitored throughout the class.

I have no doubt that you will continue in your exercise journey and we at the Cardiac Rehabilitation Team here at the New Victoria Hospital are very happy that we have helped give you the confidence to do this.

We are grateful that you took the time to share your story and we wish you well.

Kind regards

Hilary

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