Sorry about the diagnosis. It sucks. It's hard to deal with by yourself especially since there is no one there that knows what you are saying or feeling. Your angry, scared, feel alone and have no support system. Partners take the blunt end of this, you want them to automatically understand what and why you are not the person you were before. They won't. Was recommended by another member that therapy might help. I live in a smaller town and it's not easy to find one. I have a counselor and she wanted to add another medication to get me through this. I agree I don't think putting you on a medication was right for you. I really have problems with bosses that won't work you to get you thru this. Did they put you on warfarin, did they get the lung reinstated. ?Did the Dr release you to return back to work? If you are like most of us, a second job is needed for your household. You might want to find out if your workplace has a disability form or may be able to file short time SSD plan through this emergency situation. Hang in there always there for you, make sure your partner is still the the most important person in your life but right now you have to look out for yourself first and hope he can understand it all

Thanks for your reply! I haven’t really been told much about my condition in all honesty. I’ve been put on apixaban for at least a year, regular heart and lung scans. I have an appointment on the 16th August for respiratory medicine so that’s where i’ll Find out more. I’m just worried i’ll Lose my job being on probation but I totally understand why they could or want to dismiss me as I’m costing the company money being off sick and ofcourse I’m a risk (healthwise) if something were to happen to me on company premises but I’m good at my job I do well for company so I’m trying to stay positive! I’m just finding myself easily stressed, agitated and angry! I feel hard done by! Wish this never happened to me!

I don't know anything about the medicine you were put on. Have you seen any specialist of any kind yet or is this being handled by your family doctor? What have they told you about the clots?
What did they do about the collapsed lung? Have you seen the cardiologist yet? I see you see respiratory on the 16th, maybe they'll answer some of your questions. You might want to make a list of questions and concerns that you have. Ask if they are sure you are on the right medication. Just to be sure. If at all possible take your partner with you to hear what the Dr says so they will know exactly what is happening.
Do you think you could talk to your employer and ask if there is any way you could be placed on a temporary leave of absence until after you see respiratory and know exactly where you stand and what plans to make. Let me know

The bottom of my left lung has been scared to the point it’s collapsed. That’s exactly word for word what the doc said. The apixaban is new version of warfarin. So the docs expect the apixaban to clear the clots and eventually when the clots clear my body will start to repair my left lung. I can feel it if that makes sense, for example when I’m lying in bed I can’t lie on my left side as I get really breathless. I’ve had scans on my Heart and yeah it’s working a lot harder but thankfully there’s no holes or scarring! In regards to my job, I’ve been alright working on amended duties - however one shift on active duties floored me, hopefully they understand they can’t pick and choose when to adhere to GPS healthcare instructions! I have a meeting with my boss on Tuesday to discuss my absence so hopefully there’s good news and no stress! Ideally they tell me how to resolve my massive wage decrease! I thought everyone gets statutory sick pay!

Jenny, this may be too late, but you should toss around ADA accomodation request. Find out what you need to complete to request accommodation on dr restrictions. Then have ur dr restrict what you can do in writing. You can make suggestions on accommodation, but ultimately your job will decide what to give you.

Ask for some version if the following restructions:
- ability to take time off work when breathing trouble arises
- limited walking duties
- reduced time speaking to customers (this makes me winded)
- allow supplemental aid such as an o2 monitor and oxygen machine.
- take a rest while working to catch breath as needed.

I have a sub massive saddle pe in my pulmonary artery. I have gotten oxegen from my dr which greatly reduces the strain on my heart and lungs. I also carry around an over the counter finger o2 stat and make sure my pulse stays reasonable with activity and my o2 stays above 89.

You may not get ADA it depends on the reason for your clot, but most HR depts. Dont know enough about ADA and will probably accommodate you. You dont have to be on the job for any length of time to request ASA accommodation. Check policy manual to see if there is any instructions for how request gas to be submitted. But definately mention to manager asap that you want info on ADA.