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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation, Atrial Fibrillation

Member Since: May 28, 2018

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Marianne Charters posted an update

7 years ago (August 12, 2018)

Going back to work in three days. Super nervous. What if I crap out? I am a pharmacy tech and run all day. Iâ€™m scheduled for five days on even though Iâ€™m part time. I feel good but we had a baby shower for my son and daughter in law... Read more.

Susan Lynn

Marianne - Don't worry. You'll probably feel energized getting back to your normal routine, but if you do feel wiped out, you may want to ask your HR department about taking small daily increments of Family and Medical Leave until you can work your way up to your normal schedule.... Read more.

Jennifer John

Pace yourself, Marianne. How long since your surgery?

Rita Savelis

You will be wiped out. But you will get less wiped out as time goes on. But going back to work is tiring. So give yourself a break (if you can) after work...

Marianne Charters posted an update

7 years ago (August 9, 2018)

Iâ€™m about 10 weeks post ohs. I love to cook but most everything tastes bad. Frustrating

Debbie Chatzky

I have the same thing happening. For me itâ€™s from the med amiodorane.

Rita Savelis

Yeah. This is common. OHS plays with your hormones. This should get back to normal in a few weeks...

Kim Lonergan

I had the same thing happen. I was not prepared for it and could not figure out what was wrong with me. Everything I ate tasted bad, really salty or metallic. I am a big coffee drinker and I couldnâ€™t stand the taste of it. I am just now able... Read more.

Rose Madura

Yes, my taste buds were out of whack for quite a while. My smells too - I still have certain odors that make me sick and give me a headache. The taste buds will come back - at least mine did.