I’m a cardiac rehab retread.

I’m a cardiac rehab retread. 

My doc decided to send me back through rehab in hopes it’ll mend all my torn and worn spots. They tell me that about 10% of the people who go through cardiac rehab need another round. To be honest, I feel blessed that it’s available to me. I’m also hopeful about the good it will do me. 

When I showed up for my assessment, the staff greeted me like a long lost buddy. Then we got down to the business of figuring out the best program for me. 

I love these people. They are the best of the best; tender, skilled and dedicated. They really want to help you get better. 

Despite all the positive feelings, I was also apprehensive. I’ve been through rehab once and I know that it’s hard. These kind people push you, and oftentimes it’s a painful process. I was really wondering if I could do it this time around.

But I was worried for nothing. They immediately saw the situation. I am not afraid of the place where we’re starting, and I have confidence that the program can move me along and make me better. 

It’s kind of inspiring to do this. It fills me with hope.

I have learned that COVID really does damage people’s hearts. Some of them are hurt enough that they’re ending up in rehab alongside the more traditional cardiac patients. At this point, the medical profession is struggling to learn the extent and type of damage that COVID has done to people.