After a restless night I finally rang the British Heart Foundation nurse this morning to ask a few questions. She was absolutely brilliant, I told her that I was worried that I wasn’t doing enough exercise and everyone on the BHF site were talking about cardiac rehab which I’ve been told is not available for me.
She explained that because my heart had been healthy apart from the tumour sat inside it cardiac rehab is more for people who have heart attacks and bypass operations.
She also said that although I should keep moving I shouldn’t be attempting stairs. Apparently there can be a risk of bleeding if you do too much after the operation I’ve had. 😳
I also mentioned that my scar still felt sore but didn’t look infected, she suggested using E45 lotion which I have now applied 😉
I see the surgeon on the 3 July and she gave me some pointers about what questions I could ask.
The British Heart Foundation are a great organisation and definitely a worthy charity to support. Who would have thought that I would have dealings with both a local hospice and the McMillan nurses with mum before Christmas then the BHF a few months later.
We never know what is around the corner, that’s why it’s important to live in the moment and enjoy life to the full.
No we don’t Elaine, just a great pity that acute care generally good but after care leaves a lot to be desired. Enjoy your duvet day ❤️👣😴
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Glad to see you are on the mend 🙂
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I am yes thanks Ruth 😊
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Looking good, Elaine. Just don’t push yourself too hard too fast
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I won’t, now I know what I’m supposed to be doing 😉
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That helps !
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Take good care of yourself Elaine! You look beautiful!! xoxo
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You need your eyes testing 🙄 I’m missing your posts , hope all is okay 🌹
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wanna compare scars???
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I’m sure that yours would be far worse 😉
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Take it easy for now and rest well. Happy duvet day haha. 🙂
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😴 🛌 😉
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Thrilled your getting answers and that your doing so well! I’m thrilled for you!
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Glad to see you’re doing better. The Foundation seems to be doing a really good job.
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Absolutely ❤️
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I am so glad you have someone to give you professional support and a chance to air your questions. You are looking a lot better Elaine.
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I am feeling better thanks Bridget, I just get tired easily! I’m having my hair cut on Tuesday, my hairdresser is cutting it for me at her house so no hanging about waiting 😃
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Lovely. That will give you a nice boost. x
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❤️
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Indeed, Elaine! Enjoy the moment.
Good to see you are improving nicely. The soreness in your scar is just everything knitting together.
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Very true, I wish it would knit quicker 😉
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You look great Eline, hope that you continue to feel a bit better and the duvet day gave you lots of rest. You’re so right that we don’t know what is around the corner. Enjoy your hair cut today! Jenny xx
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My hair cut got cancelled 😭 my hairdresser is ill! So tired of being tired lol, but you know all about that! Xxx
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