Somewhat scared and concerned
I had 5 vessel open heart done last year at the end of October. I was under a great deal of stress having lost my job of 30+ years and no real prospects were available. I recovered ok took longer than I thought it would and started working as an independent consultant in information systems in June. Needless to say my wife was a trooper worked full time got us health insurance and kept our heads barely above water financially.
What it very troubling now is that my legs are weak and I can't walk long or fast any significant distance. I do not get short of breath but just feel like my legs are all done in.
Yesterday while this happened I felt some very very minor chest discomfort but it did not feel anything like my chest pain from the 3 previous heart attacks. It also did not last but a few seconds.
I am trying to get on as a regular employee at this company and I've been told that if you call off as a consultant they will not hire you.
I really need to keep this job and I know if I go the doctor I will be admitted for observation at a minimum. I don't want to do anything to jeopardize my life either.
I can't discuss this with my wife right now as this would push her over the edge. As much as I have been through physically she has had to suffer mentality. I took to this forum to 1 vent and 2 hopefully get reassurance and guidance that will make my future decisions more thought out and easier.
Thanks for taking the time to read and hear me out.
What it very troubling now is that my legs are weak and I can't walk long or fast any significant distance. I do not get short of breath but just feel like my legs are all done in.
Yesterday while this happened I felt some very very minor chest discomfort but it did not feel anything like my chest pain from the 3 previous heart attacks. It also did not last but a few seconds.
I am trying to get on as a regular employee at this company and I've been told that if you call off as a consultant they will not hire you.
I really need to keep this job and I know if I go the doctor I will be admitted for observation at a minimum. I don't want to do anything to jeopardize my life either.
I can't discuss this with my wife right now as this would push her over the edge. As much as I have been through physically she has had to suffer mentality. I took to this forum to 1 vent and 2 hopefully get reassurance and guidance that will make my future decisions more thought out and easier.
Thanks for taking the time to read and hear me out.
