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HCM CARE tips - What do you wish you had known after surgery?
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) | Last Active: Feb 18, 2019 | Replies (12)Comment receiving replies
Thanks for sharing! How long are most people out of work? I recently talked to someone who said that he had to take a year off work after myomectomy. My job doesn’t require lifting but it is stressful at times and that seems to provoke problems. Lately my oxygen levels keep dropping pretty low and I’m assuming a myomectomy is up for discussion at the next visit. I’m 39 and own the business I work in. Longer leave could force me to close, but shorter leave would be stressful. I know I should wait to discuss with my doctor, but since my oxygen is dropping I feel like I need to process this as a possibility before I commit to some things. I will go back to mayo for my follow up soon. Last Mri showed I was 1 mm away from severe hypertrophy, going from non obstructive to obstructive in 1 year. Also, physical activity is really important to me. How long did it take you to be able to exercise at your full capacity?
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Like HCM, everyone is different. I find that those that are otherwise healthy, active, and in shape will have a shorter recovery than someone who isn’t. For me, I was a 50 year old gym rat who exercised 1-2 hours a day. I had no complications (in hospital or at home). I went back to work full time at around 7 weeks. Mainly due to boredom. It’s important to rest, sleep, walk and do your breathing exercises. Once Home, I took walks 3 times a day, first just to the mail box, then to my neighbors mail box, then a few houses, a block, several blocks (you get the picture). Careful not to overdo it. There will be days you can do more, and days you will do less. If, after a good day & you’re exhausted the next day, you over did it.
Listen to your body.