Outpatient Heart Procedure - Update Sunday June 3rd

Talked with a former chiropractor yesterday. He thought I looked a lot better than when he last saw me. :love: That made me feel good. :D

I actually feel better now. It's hard to believe that an erratic heart could make you feel that tired. He did not mention if my heart was enlarged. I don't and haven't eaten an excessive amount of fatty foods. I prefer lite meals. It's a shame it couldn't be caught earlier. I knew I had palpitations but the heart behaved during every test but this years. :p

But back to feeling better. The chest isn't tight any more. The medicine is also making a difference. I don't feel like I'm carrying a 1000 lb weight around. :D

Just need to get over the cumadin/warfarin issues and the allergy to Xarelto. Wish I could sell those pills without getting charged with distributing drugs without a license. I'm also still showing symptoms since the Xarelto is a time-released med. I'm lucky the allergist put me on a good antihistamine or it could have been worse. :)

I called the LifeWatch people this morning and actually spoke with someone that wasn't reading from a script. We have a real conversation. He'll look into my concerns, is sending me a car charger, and reset the machine to indicate which electrode was faulty. He also took down my complaints about the ineffective gel-glue that is supposed to stay 3 days, but only lasts a few hours. I could tell the other techs were reading from a script.

I'll have to tell you about the other techs and my need to take a shower without the cops busting down my door because the machine doesn't register my heartbeat. I am sure my file is flagged and labeled as "crazy woman" at this point. :D

It sure makes a difference when you are talking to a real thinking human being, doesn't it? Glad you are feeling better!

Glad you are feeling better, and that others notice?

Hey, join the crazy lady club! :D I'd rather be crazy and alive than the alternative (sane and dead????? :p).

So...you can't get a refund on those meds? DANG!

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Originally Posted by Catty1

Glad you are feeling better, and that others notice?

Hey, join the crazy lady club! :D I'd rather be crazy and alive than the alternative (sane and dead????? :p).

So...you can't get a refund on those meds? DANG!

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No, no refund. I thought of advertising on Craig's list for a split second until reality set in and I realized that I would probably get arrested. :eek:

I'll figure something out. ;)

My BP is 122/63 and pulse is 63. :love: Earlier the BP was 110/58 and the pulse was 51. Woo-Hooo. The BP hasn't been that low in years. :D

My chest hurts a bit, which is why I was checking it. hmmmm. Just stress? A bit tired and sleepy, too, but yesterday was a long day. Slow but steady progress. :D

Lost a day. Thought it was Wednesday. :eek: I'll blame it on the three day weekend. :D

Still the BP is lower. YEAH!!!!! :d :d :love:

Right on! :D

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Originally Posted by Catty1

Right on! :D

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Thank you. I've gotten used to Facebook and I keep trying to "like" comments that I LIKE.

I like your comment! :D

Sorry I didn't check in earlier, folks. Been sick with a virus, food poisoning, or both. and YECH for a few hours! And a sinus infection brought about by that allergic reaction because the sinuses are stuffy. Sleeping a lot. don't worry. This is just life, but I really didn't need it now. I'm going to take it easy for a few days, but I so need to do some cleaning, as in putting away garbage and picking up empty water bottles.

This is the one step backwards. Don't worry. More sleep and easy food, I'll be as good as new.

I think it was a virus. I had a headache Friday evening that wouldn't go. I thought I might have done too much Friday. It was a good day.

I have lots to tell you, but for right now this is enough. I will say that my Internist is fantastic!

Sorry about posting late. I was too sick with that danged virus to think straight.

I went to see my Internist Friday. I got to see one of his partners. I wrote a long letter the night before explaining why I needed his help with my ongoing heart problems. I hadn't had a chance to let him know about the procedure. I was too tired to think that far ahead. The arrhythmia specialist hasn't told me anything about the procedure. I have not been told what the actual diagnosis is. What I know was from listening in to their conversations while I was doped up. My discharge papers said syncope. Duh. Fainting? I looked up the medication and found out it was prescribed for arrhythmia and atrial fibrillation. I kept hearing the word ablation. And none of this was discussed before the EP study / ablation. I found out there was not pooling or clotting in the lower chambers from my friend on Tuesday. She has enough problems so I didn't want to stress her out by grilling her.

When I picked up the heart monitor on Tuesday, I was able to get some info from the nurse/tech. I really had to press my point on why I needed some medications. I'm just told to take this medicine and do such or don't do such. I really felt left out of my own health decisions.

I later found out another co-worker had an ablation a few years back and was given two weeks sick leave. I was given three days. My bosses gave me more. I was exhausted and needed it.

So I didn't expect to see my doctor but he was there and I gave him the letter. (He was getting ready to go on vacation or something.) I asked him to be my advocate. I got to see his partner and got some meds for the sinus infection so my nose doesn't start bleeding.

He called me about two hours later (not expected) and said that before he left for his trip, he was going to put some things in place. My need for a doctor that would speak to me was immediate, especially concerning my heart. He's referred me to another cardiology group. He is also setting me up with a nurse that is a diabetic specialist to help me understand my diabetes. My former GP just gave me medicine and said not to use it as an excuse to eat more sugar. His partner will be following through so that the group calls me for an appt hopefully next week. Hopefully there will be a change in blood thinners.

Hope this wasn't confusing but it is late and I was trying to keep it short. Shorter than that 2 page narrative I wrote. :D

Hopefully the new group will clear things up for you - it is good that your doctor happened to be there, and could help!

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Originally Posted by Karen

Hopefully the new group will clear things up for you - it is good that your doctor happened to be there, and could help!

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Yes it is. It just made my day when he called. :D

What a great doc - to look into all that before he leaves on vacation!:) Looks like you'll be getting some more answers in the future!

God bless your doctor for stepping up to the plate to fill you in on what's going on before he leaves on his vacation.

Well Crap, I think my insurance ended last Thursday. The district does not pay insurance for new people not employed on the first workday of a month, but I thought our premiums were paid through the last month of work :PPPPPPP

He stated in a recent email to my private email address that he had turned in my resignation letter and notice of termination. So I'm covered. Just need to get COBRA. The district was supposed to notify me. I work in a special center and got overlooked?

Thank you Catty1 and Phesina for those kind thoughts. I already have an appt with a diabetic consultant next Wednesday. I hope the new cardiologist calls tomorrow.