Outpatient Heart Procedure - Update Sunday June 3rd

[pomtzu]

Wishing you good results. I don't think I'd like the idea of them trying for a heart attack. That sounds pretty darn scary to me.

[Karen]

I cannot imagine they'd try to induce a heart "attack," that doesn't sound right. Maybe he meant a heart stoppage, to see if it restarts on its own?

[phesina]

Prayers and good wishes that all goes well for you, Anne.

[Randi]

It sounds scary, but I suppose they know what they're doing. There'll be experts around you.

Try to read up on the procedure - or perhaps it's better not to, just trust them and live healthy in the meantime.

Best of luck!

[mrspunkysmom]

Had a good day today, although I may have overdone it. And I didn't do much. This just could be the let-down after the high of surviving the procedure.

Walked slowly (1.5 mph pace) on the treadmill for 12 minutes. Did a little shopping and bought some baked chicken since I didn't feel like cooking.

Took a nap earlier. No one involved in the surgery has called to check on me. My GP's office did. The NP called when I wasn't home. She returned my return call. I found out my heart rate that caused me to faint was 48 which is good if you are an athlete but not good if you are not, like me. These are good people.

Time for bed. I'll update more tomorrow. The boss said to take all the time I need BTW.

[Catty1]

Have a good sleep - sweet dreams!

Glad your boss is being nice (for a change).

[mrspunkysmom]

Have a good sleep - sweet dreams!

Glad your boss is being nice (for a change).

Oh naps are annoying because they mess up the sleep cycle. So I am up right now. ARGH!

[mrspunkysmom]

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?

[mrspunkysmom]

Wishing you good results. I don't think I'd like the idea of them trying for a heart attack. That sounds pretty darn scary to me.

It is pretty darn scary. They are afraid that might heart might speed up and then quit causing sudden death. The scarring and electrical issues make this likely since my heart has already sped up several times. Sounds scary. I don't know why they just can't put in a pacemaker or defibrillator in without trying to kill me.

But I am trying to keep my spirits up and stay positive.

[mrspunkysmom]

It is pretty darn scary. They are afraid that might heart might speed up and then quit causing sudden death. The scarring and electrical issues make this likely since my heart has already sped up several times. Sounds scary. I don't know why they just can't put in a pacemaker or defibrillator in without trying to kill me.

But I am trying to keep my spirits up and stay positive.

I'm wondering if this has more to do with insurance. My heart's already erratic. Why not just put a defibrillator in? Insurance has to justify it?

I'm taking two days off before the procedure. I have things to do..

[Bengalz]

Good thoughts and best wishes for you Anne. This is clearly a frightening procedure but a necessary one. Try to stay calm (if that's possible...). Hugs, Betty

[mrspunkysmom]

And another update! 9:53 PM I'm allergic to the blood thinner. The outrageously, drop a small fortune on the medicine, blood thinner. Developed subcutaneous hives aka mild anaphylactic shock. No fear. I have an EPI pen but didn't have to use it. Called the doctor's emergency line and spoke to the on call doctor.

Take a benadryl and he said they'll get back to me on other courses of action since my stroke is NOT that much higher than the lowest risk for A-FIB.

I'm allergic to aspirin too. i knew I was screwed years ago when I had a reaction to Ibuprofen.

[Alysser]

I am glad you got through the procedure fine! I don't have much time to read the entire thread, but I will attempt to tomorrow!! GOOD luck!

[Catty1]

OH man - I hope you can get SOME kind of refund on that medication!

Glad you are ok for now.

[Karen]

And another update! 9:53 PM I'm allergic to the blood thinner. The outrageously, drop a small fortune on the medicine, blood thinner. Developed subcutaneous hives aka mild anaphylactic shock. No fear. I have an EPI pen but didn't have to use it. Called the doctor's emergency line and spoke to the on call doctor.

Take a benadryl and he said they'll get back to me on other courses of action since my stroke is NOT that much higher than the lowest risk for A-FIB.

I'm allergic to aspirin too. i knew I was screwed years ago when I had a reaction to Ibuprofen.

So sorry to hear that. At least you didn't need to use the Epi pen, as many folks don't realize that also means you then have to immediately get to a hospital, so they can monitor heart rate and blood pressure, as the adrenaline in the dpi pen does save your life, but it's nothing to be taken casually!

And ooooooh how I hate hives! You so WANT to itch, know you shouldn't, but MAN is it maddening!