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Return to work 4 weeks after heart attack an 1 stent fitted I am a chef so I am doing light duties for now

All good also started rehab exercise gives me back confidence an feels better had slight feeling in my chest for 2 days was told this is muscle after being of work but now okay 😀

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Heythrop51

Sounds good.but also sounds s bit early from other posts I have read. Hope it's part-time initially?

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Yasyass

So glad u carry enjoying wh u like I had a heart attack althou shocked me I tried carry on as usual but 3yr later after hearing the dreaded words hf30-35%i and sevevere lv I cannot think positive and keep think I might not last a year althou I have no symptoms but fear is taking over

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NorthantsSteve

Hi Robster. Sounds like you’re making good progress. I was ready to go back after 4 weeks after HA + stent 3 years ago. I actually went back after 6 as it clashed with Christmas/New Year (I bet that’s your busiest time of year though!) you’ll feel the odd tweak for a while - but the benefit of having a heart attack is you’ll know the feeling. My suggestion is you still take it easy. The meds will slow you down a bit and if you’re like me, you’ll feel tired mid afternoon (but I work a normal day and not your shifts). I found the cardio rehab great too. And 3 years later still draw on the experience. Good luck.

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Thanks steve

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Rose54

Good luck

dont do too much being a Chef usually is stressful ,long hours and being on your feet all the time .

Time to look after yourself avoid stress and enjoy life

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daveofpensby

Robster12

You take it easy mate 4 weeks sounds quick to me, but you know your own body and what your capable of

Good luck and take it easy

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