The last time I went to cardiac rehab was on Monday, January 27th. I had a dentist appointment on January 28th, and my mouth was hurting afterwards so I skipped January 29th. My outpatient surgery was on January 31st, and I haven’t gone to rehab since then.
I wanted to go this morning but I couldn’t get out of bed at 6:30 am when my alarm went off. I guess I got in the habit of not exercising after only a week. I have a endodontist appointment tomorrow so I can trying going Wednesday morning. The vascular surgeon said no heavy exercise for three weeks, and do not life over 5 lbs with my right arm for two weeks. His office was supposed to communicate that to the cardiac rehab nurse last week but I’m not sure if that’s been done. I think the rehab program won’t let me continue without the written note from the surgeon anyway.
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Oops, this was in draft since yesterday. I think I went to bed last night without clicking on post. I emailed the cardiac rehab nurse and she just called me back. I guess they did get a note from my vascular surgeon on February 4th. I can go in tomorrow but no arms exercises until the 18th. I told her I would restart tomorrow with cardio so I’m committed. A bit of accountability is good, otherwise I’ll sleep in again.
Life with chronic diseases 