had heart attack 9 months ago and can't seem to be able to regain any energy. I don't do anything around house

Question

except for the essentials i need a good plan for diet and exercise any help would be appreciated.Doc says i'm doing fine but i don't feel fine so i think i need to get moving but not to extremes. thanks anybody

failed to mention i'm 52 years old and do work at a desk job full time. I take about 8 different meds and adavan to help me sleep. But i just can't get back to my old self or old state of mind.

Answer 1

I think your suffering from a slight depression i had an attack many years ago and its not something you dismiss very lightly and it comes back in your mind over and over but it does fade away and you will be back to yourself very soon and believe your doctor if he says your OK then accept it and that heps you to get back on track Good Luck it will work out OK for you believe me

Answer 2

Well...do what any other housewife does...bum around the house picking up the garbage and playing with any kids if you have some. Keep tabs on you calories so you dont get obese;
http://www.freedieting.com/tools/calorie_calculator.htm

Living easy isnt all that hard really..when you have a decent house keeping and gut keeping schedule underway...and youre still bored...venture out more and take up a hobby. If you get truly inspired...THEN got back to work.

Energy is a wishwashy thing to start with. I know when I've HAD to do something...I will get the rush of endorphins needed to apply myself...after the snooze button goes off the second time. If I dont need to...I will be just sit around in my dressinggown, flicking channels. These is nothing wrong with me....just retired aged 40 and have my baby girl to raise.

There is a saying, you use it or lose it.....it doesnt apply to us just yet. There is a standby mode and we are both in that zone. If you had a job to go to you'd be up, in the shower, too busy to think...oh yes I'd like another nap (okay you might think it but you'd also know what hell you'd have to pay).

Something I do...in the afternoon when I'm bored...(and other people are around to look after the little person) is to go for a walk...for an hour. Do that every day, for a year (start off slow and work it up to an hour) and your body will be toned, tanned, lively AND you might gain ideas from other peoples houses to renovate your own place.

You dont need a good plan for food...just dont eat junk food, substitute diets drinks and take up cookery....stick to the allowed amount of calories, so you dont put on weight. And do masturbate regularly...it really helps with depression ;)

Answer 3

I am not a doctor but I would suggest foods such as bananas, orange juice, etc that are heart friendly. Stay away from fatty foods like bacon (I know ..it tastes sooo good), red meats, etc. In moderation, these are fine but you want body friendly foods and those are always the natural ones such as fruit and vegetables.
As far as exersice, try a walk around the block. Then try two blocks and so-on. Need something from the store? Walk there. Going to a friends? Walk there. You could start a walking club with your like-minded friends and you all could make a day out of it.

Good luck,
I hope things work out well for you,

Answer 4

this shouldn't be a short answer
# 1 what kind of medication you are using now? some heart medications like beta blockers make you feel tired.
# 2 what is the extent of the heart attack?the larger the damaged area of the heart, the more tired you will feel, there is something called (ejection fraction) on the ECHO report, this can roughly tells you how good/bad the heart is functioning.
# 3 you may need a rehabilitation program to strengthen the muscles of the body after a period of immobilization while being treated from a heart attack.
I wish you good health

Answer 5

Walking , 20 minutes a day three days a week - you need to start slow to regain your energy. Weight Watchers is a great diet plan to start teach you eat right and changer your lifestyle. As you feel better you can step up the pace, bicycling great cardio excercise and easy on the knees. Energy begets Energy you will feel better soon, DOn't give up take care of your precious heart and God Bless!

Answer 6

Just a little encouragement I had an MI in 1992 and a bypass graft in 2000,I can walk about 8 miles,and have done a lot of things I thought i could not even flying an aircraft,sailing.
Don't let it get you down things do get better your over the worst and I presume you are on preventive medication,Good Luck.

Answer 7

Did the Doctor recommend Cardiac Rehab? I had a heart attack in Aug and I am slowly getting strength back. I go to Cardiac Rehab 3x a week and that has really helped. I try to walk every day. I still get pretty tired and still need to rest but in time I think that will be less and less.
If they did not suggest Cardiac Rehab. ask about it. I think you would get a lot out of it.
Good luck

Answer 8

My husband had a quadruple bypass 5 years ago and it was hard for him to regain his strength. He started out walking to the mailbox daily and gradually increased the distance until he got up to 5 miles a day. It's hard to get back especially if you're overweight. Try talking to your doctor about an exercise routine(not strenuous) that you can benefit from.

Answer 9

Do you smoke?

If you do then the answer to this would be to quit smoking....as hard as it is I've known people who have smoked for years and quit through sheer willpower....it's still not too late if this is the case.

Otherwise walk plenty instead of driving and find a way of cutting any fat content in your food you may have

Good luck!!!

Answer 10

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