stilldreamin
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I went to see my family doctor today. I had missed work yesterday... too tired and I know my focus is off. I just can't keep up, and when I get home I'm so exhausted I just want to fall onto the couch and sleep. I have a heavy workload with no help, and I need to be focused, which I'm not. My boss saw me this morning and told me to go see my doctor to see if I should go off for a while... he said I'm not looking well.
So she took me off work at least until I see the cardiologist at the hospital next week... when they'll presumably be setting up my cath and appointment with the surgeon. We'll see what he says after that appointment.
What has everyone else's experience been with work? How many of you had to take time before the surgery? How many were so tired and exhausted all the time, and finding it hard to think past the palpitations, chest pains, and SOB?
My doctor also doesn't want me doing anything that would get my heart rate up... so anything more than a walk to the corner is out. Shovelling this damn snow is a no no... thank goodness for my daughter! and friends! And she even mentioned the "S" word... (no sex!) not that i have the inclination, energy, or other party for that! I know its a bit taboo, but has everyone else been restricted from doing so much? Again, not that I have the energy... it just worries me a bit to be told not to.....
thanks again for your thoughts!
Jen
So she took me off work at least until I see the cardiologist at the hospital next week... when they'll presumably be setting up my cath and appointment with the surgeon. We'll see what he says after that appointment.
What has everyone else's experience been with work? How many of you had to take time before the surgery? How many were so tired and exhausted all the time, and finding it hard to think past the palpitations, chest pains, and SOB?
My doctor also doesn't want me doing anything that would get my heart rate up... so anything more than a walk to the corner is out. Shovelling this damn snow is a no no... thank goodness for my daughter! and friends! And she even mentioned the "S" word... (no sex!) not that i have the inclination, energy, or other party for that! I know its a bit taboo, but has everyone else been restricted from doing so much? Again, not that I have the energy... it just worries me a bit to be told not to.....
thanks again for your thoughts!
Jen