recovery period

I am having my pacemaker procedure done on Aug 19. I read through a lot of posts about recovery. My doctor did not give much guidance. I have an office job and sit at a computer all day. It was hard to tell people's occupations when they say how long they were out of work for recovery. Anyone with a desk job can tell me about your recovery?

Thanks

5 Comments

football

by Tracey_E - 2013-08-15 05:08:34

There's no reason you can't go to the game! Maybe go a little late to avoid the crowds getting in, leave a little early for the same reason and also because you'll probably be tired. A trick I used, put the sling on when in crowded places, people are more likely to be careful around you and not jostle you. They normally have us in a sling the first day or two, after that it's not a good idea because you don't want to restrict arm movement too much, but it comes in handy sometimes.

desk jobs

by Tracey_E - 2013-08-15 10:08:41

It's hard to predict! We are all different. Assuming you are otherwise healthy and there are no complications and your job is not physical, a week or so is average. I was mostly back to normal routine by the end of a week, just moving more slowly than usual and taking naps more often. I was extra tired and napped a lot for a month.

Work

by Acin - 2013-08-15 11:08:20

Hi Frankc,

I agree w/TraceyE. We are all different. I took two weeks off and I like TraceyE, felt pretty good after about a week. I'm glad that I took off two weeks becasue I was very tired and sore. I have a desk job too. I did well my first day except that my left should and neck got so tight and stiff. I think its just the sitting and typing and not being able to raise my arm yet. I hope this helps.

frankc

by lubro - 2013-08-15 11:08:31

Like TraceyE and Acin said, everyone recovers differently. However, imho, you should give yourself enough time to heal properly... I had some complications and was out longer than expected, but just take it slowly at first and try to keep a positive attitude... so, good luck with everything... sit back... relax... watch some Packers games... :)
welcome to the club...

Lubro

thanks

by frankc - 2013-08-15 11:08:35

I will take it easy btu I also have Packer tickets for the game Aug 23. Sounds like I would be pushing it to do that

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