Health update

I seem to be back to full health, if not quite fully fit.  I went swimming twice last week and swam 18 lengths each time, compared to the 24-30 that I was managing before my heart failed.  I don't have any problems walking into work or around town.  I haven't climbed any hills yet but I can run around a field playing football with Michael.  I can drive OK - I've felt the pacemaker kicking in when we've been on day trips, which is reassuring.  I still get a bit more tired than I used to - for example, I had a nap this afternoon - but not drastically so.

This is what the consultants told me in the hospital - that I'd be able to do all the things I did before.  They also said that there is no reduction in my life expectancy, which is very reassuring!   I'm not sure I quite believe that yet.

I'm not pushing myself as much as I used to.  I am strictly limiting my caffeine intake; if I get tired after that I know that I need rest rather than more stimulants!  I've never been a heavy drinker but I'm drinking even less than I used to because it always makes me tired the following day.

So it's good news, basically.