Hang in there Nurseamy93. It is my understanding that recovery is different for all of us. It's tough but hang in there.

I hope all goes well at the doctors tomorrow.

I had a real good morning. Got a trim, paid bills, went to the post office, worked on oil deals and I've already walked 10,000 + steps but I was really tired and took a long nap. The only reason I'm up is because I have a work conference call at 3pm.

My chest still feels compressed but I know that is part of it until further notice.

The young lady I'm seeing has a cat and that cat is here now. I've laid it on my chest the past few days when I take naps and it been really comforting with its purring. Not sure that a cats purr helps in any scientific way but I've enjoyed it hahahaha.

Thanks and know that I'm here to talk about it. Let us be strong together.

MLGB

Your body is adjusting to the increased activity. I felt pretty tired for a month or so. Doesn't mean you're not getting better or that you shouldn't do things because they make you tired. It just means be aware and rest when you need to. It took me about a month or so to overcome the crushing fatigue and a couple of months to start seeing a light at then of the tunnel. But all the while I worked, I did stuff. I just was freakin' tired.

Rmb
If you don't mind me asking what is your occupation and when did you go back to work?
Thanks Landman Michael
For your encouraging words. I have my list of questions ready!!!

No don't mind at all. I worked a desk job which is the reason my doc let me go back to work with no restrictions. For background, I was in yhe hospital 7 days, 3 of which were in the ICU. I had a DVT, and massive PEs, both lungs. I was really unwell. I tell you this just to give you context for what kind of shape I was in when I got home. I went back to work part time, working some days at home a week after I got home from the hospital, and then after that, I went back into the office a few days a week. It was HARD. I would come home from work and go straight to bed and sleep until the next morning. If I had a job on my feet like you, I would have needed a couple of more weeks before going back and even then, it would have been tough.

BUT, I also needed to go back, just to get back to normal, to see people, to get out of my head. So in that case, it was worth it to me, for my mental and emotional health.

I also think waiting too long makes it harder to go back, because you lose so much stamina and conditioning.

My advice to anyone is don't be afraid of fatigue but be mindful to rest. If you wait until you feel 100% back to normal to do things, you wil be out of commission for months.

Thank you so much!!!

I'm really glad I found you all. I am just getting started with this, I had bilteral PE diagnosed last Sunday and home by Tuesday. Just knowing what other people are going through is very very helpful, The fatigue, coughing, getting winded taking out the garbage, has been getting old already. RMB's idea to get back to work inspires me, but I don't think I will be going back Monday. This discussion is better than xanax, as sitting around alone wondering when I'm gonna drop dead is not helping. I have been a nurse for 30 years and think we in the medical profession are good at saving lives but could do better at helping with the consequences of that. ...... John

Jweil
Welcome and though I've only been on here a few weeks it has been extremely helpful of why I still feel this way.
I realize it's gonna take time so I'm enjoying the time off and being with family.

I think it is completely normal the way you are feeling. Depending on the severity of your PE recover could be much longer. I am 6 months into recovery with almost no improvement. Just want to set realistic expectations that recovery can sometimes take much longer than we think it should (believe me).