Today I had to go to my scheduled checkup since changing my dosage from 5mg to 7.5mg of Bisoprolol. Since the shock I had been put up to the maximum you can take on this which is now 10mg. The immediate side effects were sleepiness, for about three days.
Anyway, the appointment. So I had my usual ICD check, all clear no VT's since taking my new dose, so that made me happy, next the long 1hr 30min wait for the 2min ECG check and then off to see the consultant.
He went over my reports and asked how I was doing then he asked if I drive, I told him yeah the odd weekends or evenings and how I ride to work on a cycle also, not to forget I signed up to the London to Brighton BHF (British Heart Foundation) bike ride.
The bad news is:
Any way there goes the majority of my daily lifestyle, but I can't argue it is for my own safety, and it doesn't mean I can't ride in the bike to train or in the gym, so I'll do that and tell you how I feel as I train.
Here's to the next three months before my next check up...
Anyway, the appointment. So I had my usual ICD check, all clear no VT's since taking my new dose, so that made me happy, next the long 1hr 30min wait for the 2min ECG check and then off to see the consultant.
He went over my reports and asked how I was doing then he asked if I drive, I told him yeah the odd weekends or evenings and how I ride to work on a cycle also, not to forget I signed up to the London to Brighton BHF (British Heart Foundation) bike ride.
The bad news is:
- I'm not allowed to drive for six months because of the shock.
- I'm not allowed to commute by cycle for three months
Any way there goes the majority of my daily lifestyle, but I can't argue it is for my own safety, and it doesn't mean I can't ride in the bike to train or in the gym, so I'll do that and tell you how I feel as I train.
Here's to the next three months before my next check up...
Oh my man thats hard to hear knowing you are an active person. But here is the good news, its only for 3 months. Is it possible for you to take the tube or the bus to work instead of your regular philantrophic riding to work? If you can, then just take until the findings of your 3 month check up. But i pray you will good.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment.
DeleteYour correct it is only 3 months and I will take my time and use the good old London Underground to work (sigh)
All will be well Jason. Too much prayers going up for you for things not to work out in your favor.This slope in life is crossable. Just keep your hope alive and stay away from driving and riding for now. Just relax enjoy this time with the wife and kid. You will be ok mate. god Bless!
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DeleteHey bro, I have faith In all being well with your health for our @theBHF bike ride. I was thinking as a back up plan to start looking for a tandem bicycle for us. Just think we could be #TeamSkoy, man dem on a tandem. Lol
ReplyDeleteI'll do the hills and you can power us through the flat runs.
Well it's just an idea but we will do this bro...
Thanks Paul,
DeleteYeah man I'm confident It will be ok, I'm going to start my training on the weekend and do some laps around Victoria Park (up to 30miles) slowly ease myself in and it will be a good assessment for the consultant when he checks me again in 3 months.
As for the tandem bike idea lol hell no