Outpatient Heart Procedure - Update Sunday June 3rd

[Catty1]

Right on!

[mrspunkysmom]

Right on!

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

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[mrspunkysmom]

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!

[mrspunkysmom]

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.

[Karen]

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

[mrspunkysmom]

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

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

[Catty1]

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!

[phesina]

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.

[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]

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.