oh oh

Well called my cardioligist, went to pick some michigan apples with my inlaws yesterday, 2 weeks after my implant, almost 2 months after heart surgery, only used right arm to pick as still not ready to use left arm above head. Didnt even get a bushel picked and got winded had to stop and just rest, have been short of breath for about 3 days now since they changed my meds. they started me back on to half my lasix and potassium, have to go have a blood test. Asked her how was i supposed to go back to work next tuesday a week prior to 4 week healing time after implantation. I dont know how im going to go back to hard physical labor when i cant even pick a bushel of apples and get winded, I for some reason dont think my employer is going to go for me stoping and resting, what makes it even worse my daughter works there and they have been complaining about the slumping sales, cut overtime, and will not give a raise this year. Im so worried that if I go back to early they will find a way to fire me, as i really dont think i can do my old job.
scared to death and dont know what to do
dave

1 Comments

meds and stress test

by Tracey_E - 2008-10-02 01:10:15

Have you called to tell them how you're feeling since the new meds? And you might want to ask for a stress test. They can sometimes get a better picture of what's going on and see if your programming needs tweaked. But it might just be that you need more time. Two weeks is not long, esp when you had much more serious surgery two months ago. It'll be 4-6 weeks before you're using that left arm again.

Please take care of yourself! Sounds like things are really tough at work and I sure hope you have a job to go back to, but remember that your health is more important. Best of luck bouncing back quickly!!!

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