u/ShutUpMorrisseyffs

Hiya

I'm 7 weeks post op. I had my first appointment with the cardiac rehab team yesterday and it left me feeling a bit flat.

I was previously pretty fit. I did HIIT and then when arrhythmia made that impossible, lifting. I got pretty good at lifting until I had to give that up too due to heart failure.

The exercise consultant advised me to concentrate on brisk walking to get my cardio up. Fine. Will do. But then when I said 'I can go to the gym and use a treadmill' he was like 'NO GYM'

I tried to get an idea of what I could do in the future once I got better (i'm talking like a year out) and he said my expectations were way too high. He made it sound like it could never go back to the gym and training.

He said no gym, no HIIT, no yoga. So wtf am I supposed to do?

For reference, I'm 46 and female.

I would welcome other people's experiences of returning to training after OHS.

Thanks!

I am in week 5 of recovery from OHS to repair and replace 2 heart valves. I'm starving all the time!

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Apparently, it's quite normal due to the calories burned repairing the sternum and other wounds. I've also started walking about an hour per day, so I guess those things combined might explain it.

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It's unusual for me because I'm generally a light eater.

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For reference, I'm a healthy weight and do not seem to be gaining weight despite eating everything in my path.

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I noticed there were no posts about this, so thought I'd see if others have had the same experience.

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Anyone else ravenous post OHS??

Seven days out from OHS to replace one valve and repair another. Happy to answer questions

Hello. Seven days out from OHS to replace one valve and repair another. Happy to answer questions.

I've just had enough. Why is life so hard? This has taken six years of my life. I'm so near the finish line (getting surgery) but it's like when marathon runners see the finish line and collapse, or when people are finally rescued.

I hate my life. Work is hard. My brain is all over the fucking place. My tachycardia is causing problems, I'm broke, and I found out I have had brain bleeds caused by small strokes. I haven't told my family that bit. I don't want to bring them more worry.

I'm sick of this being the only thing I talk about. I don't have the energy to hit the gym anymore. I've just been in tears today bc I can't take it. I just want to be normal. I can't stand not being able to walk far. I have to force myself to smile and be in a good mood. Everything is just shit.

I'm just ranting cos I can't afford therapy anymore. Cos the world has gone mad.

I'm so close, but I feel like i'm gonna snap.