Returning to work after surgery

[Anitaadams1970]

Was wondering how long people took to return to work after having stents fitted

I had 3 stents fitted 2 weeks ago in my aorta

I am a support worker with young adults with learning and behavioural difficulties and regularly have to restrain clients when showing aggressive behaviour

What would your advice be on returning to work

Thankyou for reading

[Cliff_G]

Hi, I first have a question. You say three stents. That's normally in your coronary artery/ies. Did you have chest pains? Tight chest, angina? Heart attack? Not sure how long to recover sufficiently to be robust enough for what you describe, but a few weeks as a minimum, up to a few months. Are you getting cardiac rehab? Probably not due to COVID, but have a look on the BHF website as they are now doing on-line rehab classes. Ultimately, you'd need to be given the ok from your doctor(s).

If it is truly 3 stents in your aorta, that's a different ballgame entirely.

[gsw5700 in reply to Cliff_G]

I had 3 stents, I returned to my job (working from home) after 4 weeks. I slowly built up from 1-2h 3 days a week to full time over a period of 6 months.

[firstlight40]

Hi there, I have stents and am going back to work so can tell you what I'm doing which might help. After my HA in mid February (3 stents fitted) I took 2 clear weeks off work and then started back part time (4 hours a day) until last week when I had another 3 stents fitted as a planned procedure. I'm back at work 4 hours a day this week and next, then I intend to go back full time (except for cardio rehab appointments etc.). But I had a mild heart attack and do a desk job, someone else may have had a more severe heart attack with a more physical job and so need several months off or even stop work or change job. I suggest you talk to your GP or cardiologist who should be able to help with recommendations for your own situation.

[Pussacat]

I had 1 stent fitted in February and started back on a phased return after 6 weeks. I am on day 2 of being back full time and I am tired. I am a Medical Secretary and under some pressure but a lot less physical than your job. Be careful and make sure you have a robust risk assessment in place with your employer before you even think of starting back. Occupational health can also advise you. Don't rush things, you are recovering from a serious event but don't let it stop you planning and looking forward to things.

Take your time, we are here for a good time not a long time and you need to prioritise you not the job. 😽