Hurry Up and Do - NOTHING!
This is so much harder than I thought it would be. I am now 2 weeks and 4 days post op from my triple bypass. The good news is that I can see a tremendous change in my energy level. Those blockages were really dragging me down. I am still weak and draggy from the surgery, but I can feel my energy surging. I am not one who is used to sitting around. I cannot lift anything over 5 lbs. for 2 more weeks and nothing over 10 lbs. for 2 more months after that - have to let my sternum heal and reattach itself. Grrrrrrrrrrrr! I cannot even vacuum, which is driving me nuts. So, the good news is that I have more energy - the bad news is I can do nothing with it for a while. Cardiac rehab should be set up and start in a week or so. That will make me feel like I am doing something.
Doing good on eating, I must say. After what I have been through, I have developed almost a freakish fear of food. I picture every bite I take settling in my arteries and leading me back to the OR. I no longer graze 24/7 like I use to. I eat 2 meals a day and a couple of snacks. Weight not exactly falling off since I am so inactive but it gives me hope for when I am. I have to eat in order to heal, which will lead to me being active again. My biggest vice in the world is Coca Cola. I don’t smoke or drink but I would die without my Coke! I have done better. I am down from a 2 liter bottle a day to 3 - 2 liter bottles a week. I guess it’s a start.
I walk out to get my paper and my mail each day. We live in the country so it’s a nice little stroll. I cannot wait to get back to being active again. Until then, I guess I better go hurry up and do nothing some more.
Best of luck to us all in this journey we share and remember to always be an advocate for yourself.
Dianna
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Well girl your head is in the right place but you literally have to let your heart catch up. Take it easy and keep eating right and you’ll be right on track for when you can begin being more active. Keep it up, you’re doing great!
My Dad went through this recently. He is amazed at the stamina he now has versus before the operation. I know it’s hard not being able to do your normal activities. It was really hard for him being in the country and not having frequent contact with the outside world and his “coffee shop” buddies.
As for the Coke, it is an addiction just like everything else we are dealing with. It’s probably the caffeine. Try switching to decaf and then to diet. I know diet tastes terrible at first, but you really will get used to it. Now, when I drink a regular Coke it tastes like I am drinking liquid syrup. Best wishes on your recovery and I know right now it seems like it will be forever, but the time really will fly and you’ll be back to your old, improved self in no time.