Returning to work after crt.d

[workinternet]

Hi and my thoughts to you all x . Can anyone tell me if anyone has successfully returned to work after having a crt.d fitted . My husband is worried about the future and can life resume to some normality after he has had the op . Thank you my grateful thanks x

[MichaelJH Heart Star]

A former colleague of mine has one fitted in 2012. Still working full time in software development and runs a small specialist Internet company.

Obviously this is not hard physically. Much depends on your husbands work and overall fitness level. Has he spoken with his GP/cardiologist?

[workinternet in reply to MichaelJH]

Thank you x and yes he will be talking to the cardiologist .

[Hidden]

I have had a device for years and was able to carry on working.

[workinternet in reply to Hidden]

Thank you x

[Loveaholiday]

Hi , I had my CRTD fitted in February this year . I was back at work after four weeks on reduced hours then back on full time hours two weeks after . I work in retail with a fairly physical job involving a lot of lifting and walking (5-10k) per day usually. I have had no problems so far but I do think it also depends on the person, we are all different with our capabilities. I am female and 63 . Good luck with the op hope all goes well.

[workinternet in reply to Loveaholiday]

Thank you x this was most appreciated x

[Loveaholiday in reply to workinternet]

👍🏻

[Andrew_A]

I had an ICD implanted on a Tuesday and was back at work the following Monday

[spudspud]

I had a CRT-D fitted on a Thursday and was allowed back to work the following Monday, that was 3 years ago. I took it easy and mainly did desk work for the first 4 weeks, then I resumed my job normally carrying computers, boxes etc. I'm still working now. 2 years after I had the CRT-D fitted a scan found that the left side of my heart had reduced in size and my output had increased to 40%. Before this I was a severe case of dilated cardiomyopathy now I am just moderate to severe.