Back to Work

[coach14]

Anyone else have a hard time getting back to work ???? I was out about 6 weeks (AVR surgery was 7/27) and have been back for about 3 weeks. I am having a really hard time getting motivated to do anything and find my concentration level is very low. Just cannot focus and to be really honest, just don't care.

 

[Bina]

At 2 1/2 months post op many of us are still in a bit of a fog.
Maybe a switch in meds could help?

 

[jax]

I was back to work 2 months after surgery and am 4 months out of surgery. I still have days that I am too tired and don't really care. And normally by the time friday gets here I am exhausted and spend all of saturday lounging around resting.

 

[Mileena46]

Wow! I thought this was just me. I am good on energy for about 4 hours and then I can sit at my desk and fall asleep (sitting up) if I don't have any stimulation.

At least my overall general health and feel good is back up but not my stamina!

Mileena

 

[coach14]

That is my problem....I am good for the morning, but come afternoon, I have the attention span and stamina of a 4 year old.

 

[tobagotwo]

I go back in a week from Tuesday. Taking half days for two weeks, with my doctor's help. I know from the last time how much the stress takes out of you. Energy-wise, the days seem excrutiatingly long for quite a while.

It takes a long time, and work just may never feel as important to you, once you have been through a life-altering surgery. Your perspective changes so that other things become more important to you.

Best wishes,

 

[chilihead]

It's been almost 6 years since my AVR and I still don't too motivated about anything at work. Now vacations, happy hours and parties, that's a differnet story. Hang in there. I'm sure your perspective has changed for the better!