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DavidMac
Hi everyone
Having posted for ages so here is my update.
Am glad to report everything is going very well. My afib has practically diminished to nothing, although the doc wants me to stay on the Betaloc for another couple of months to make sure its completely 'ironed' out.
On the energy front, after about week 3-4 the wobbliness and general lack of stamina gradually disappeared, so much so that regular walking became very easy and enjoyable. Although there are occasions where my balance is not quite right, its hard to describe but am sure this will disappear too.
I am still trying to stabilise my INR but the doc said it can take up to six months to get it right. We are close though.
I saw the surgeon for my follow up a couple of weeks ago and he seemed impressed with my recovery rate, but erred on the side of caution not to over do it. His advice was to take the time and get it right, rather than have an 'episode' and put yourself back.
As a consequence I haven't returned to work yet. I am preparing myself to go back at the end of July. It will be 3 months then. Even though my employer has been very supportive and sympathetic, I am sure they think that I should come back sooner. Maybe its paranoia? Gotta be honest though, I am not that jazzed by going back to work, so I am worried that my motivation levels may not be where they should be.
Did anyone out there change jobs / careers post op?
I am thinking of making a 'sea change' to my lifestyle. All this time off gives you room to rethink your life and focus on what's important etc. Its true to say this is definietly a crossroads for me and my fiancee.
Enough already. Have gotta go and take my afternoon walk!
Later
David
Having posted for ages so here is my update.
Am glad to report everything is going very well. My afib has practically diminished to nothing, although the doc wants me to stay on the Betaloc for another couple of months to make sure its completely 'ironed' out.
On the energy front, after about week 3-4 the wobbliness and general lack of stamina gradually disappeared, so much so that regular walking became very easy and enjoyable. Although there are occasions where my balance is not quite right, its hard to describe but am sure this will disappear too.
I am still trying to stabilise my INR but the doc said it can take up to six months to get it right. We are close though.
I saw the surgeon for my follow up a couple of weeks ago and he seemed impressed with my recovery rate, but erred on the side of caution not to over do it. His advice was to take the time and get it right, rather than have an 'episode' and put yourself back.
As a consequence I haven't returned to work yet. I am preparing myself to go back at the end of July. It will be 3 months then. Even though my employer has been very supportive and sympathetic, I am sure they think that I should come back sooner. Maybe its paranoia? Gotta be honest though, I am not that jazzed by going back to work, so I am worried that my motivation levels may not be where they should be.
Did anyone out there change jobs / careers post op?
I am thinking of making a 'sea change' to my lifestyle. All this time off gives you room to rethink your life and focus on what's important etc. Its true to say this is definietly a crossroads for me and my fiancee.
Enough already. Have gotta go and take my afternoon walk!
Later
David