Back to Work

[Babydoll]

Hi Everyone,
Am 2months post op today :p And I went back to work for the first time but just for a half day I think I did better than I thought I would my shoulders and back hurt alittle bit but all in all I am glad am getting back to a normal life again. The cardio. Dr. said I could increase my wt limits alittle but am not sure how much to increase at a time he is funny that way he says that I will know how much is to much says that the older generation tends to go at it a little more slowly but he has his younger pts. doing just about anything. My limits are no sky diving, bunge jumping, or any extreme sports.. :confused: Hate that answer! I do have alittle fear that something is going to go wrong my surgery and recovery was in the most part uneventful everone keeps talking(dr included) about how well I have come along and they didn't think that I would be doing this great so soon it makes me feel like a lighting bolt is going to hit me with bad news, I just keep trying to remind myself God didn't pull my though this to let something happen to me now.Am I freaking out for no reason? :eek: Am not use to my new heart beat so i keep thinking something may be wrong I know that 1% out of 24hrs(holter moniter results) my heart rate runs funny a-fib,a-flutter,v-tech or takes a short pause. Well, I will post more later as I freak out or just need to vent to someone who cares and listens
Stacey

[geebee]

Oh Stacey no sky diving - bummer. Oh well, I guess you have to have something to look forward to :) :)
You are still a little early on post-op to be worried about 1% heart rate irregularities. You will probably find they dimish as time goes on but you may have some always. The heart gets a little fussy about being cut on - imagine that!
Try not to worry about the sky falling; it will drive you crazy. You are right, God pulls us through these things for a reason.
Congrats on being back to work, it is one of the things that will make you feel normal. Just try not to do too much too fast and lifting is definitely something you want to take slowly.
Take care and good luck.
Smiles, :)
Gina

[ALCapshaw2]

Have you tried MASSAGE for your Back and Shoulder Pain?

Several of us have found that works MUCH BETTER and FASTER than any pain medication for those muscle aches and pains.

Stretches and targeted exercise also do wonders for reconditioning those muscles. I highly recommend Cardiac Rehab if your insurance will cover it. If not, at least go visit a cardiac rehab class and see what exercises they do. The nurses may even give you copies / illustrations of those exercises that you could duplicate at home or in a regular fitness center.

'AL'