nearly 2 weeks

things are getting better :) pm fitted 2 weeks on wednesday and each day i do a bit more ive had a day at the seaside on sunday which was lovely to get out of the house after being stuck in for 6 months and also to walk ive been stuck in wheelchair for 2 months so things are getting there for me :) i do seem to struggle with the stairs it wacks me out when i get to the top for a few seconds and i get few flutters also sometimes in bed hearts fluttering a bit but apart from tht things are goin well im still waiting to get cardioversion done asap to sort afib side of things ... scars healing excellently hardly any bruising and soreness is easing too.. just a case of getting my confidence back i havent been out alone yet really scared about tht bit :/

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kjb

by lubro - 2013-05-21 10:05:05

sounds like you have been thru a lot... glad to hear you are doing better...that "confidence" word is a big one indeed... I have had my pm for about 3 months now, and am still adjusting to lots of new things. I did cardio rehab for 1 month, and that helped my confidence tremendously... got to exercies under monitored conditions, and realized I could do things without fearing that my heart would just stop working or explode... I think as time goes by, things become more & more familiar... Little flutters... tiny shocks...feeling tired... shortness of breath... all part of the territory... just take your time and enjoy what you have... sounds like you've been cooped up for quite some time... take short walks... go outside and breathe in some fresh air... get a little sunshine...seems like life is getting better for you...enjoy... :)

Lubro

3rd Vote for Cardiac Rehab

by Grateful Heart - 2013-05-21 11:05:07

I think it is truly a very important part of the recovery process. If your Cardio approves it, go for it when the time comes.

It sounds you are improving nicely after only 2 weeks. Good job.

Keep up the good work!

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