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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsI'm out of the hospital.
I was released from the hospital this evening after receiving the results for the chemical stress test for my heart. The results indicated some heart damage so I will be consulting my cardiologist when he arrives back from vacation to move up my scheduled appointment. I was prescribed beta blocker and heart arrhythmia medications.
I'm not in any pain and have felt relatively well since the breathing difficulty and increased heart rate I had on Sunday morning, so I was mostly there for observation while they added medications and administered the stress test. At this point I remain at risk of having to return to an ER, but I'm waiting for the cardiologist's opinion of how to proceed which could include ablation surgery or receiving a pacemaker. While concerned, I'm maintaining a positive mindset that the problems are resolved.
Finally, thank you to all that sent birthday wishes to me on Sunday and for the get well wishes in another thread. Those comments kept me feeling cheerful while I was hospitalized.
BOSSHOG
(44,738 posts)We all appreciate your Big Heart!
hlthe2b
(112,849 posts)As frightening as it can be, you do have good treatment options so I feel very positive that you will be feeling much better soon. Hang in there. We will be sending you all our healing thoughts and wishes!
Deuxcents
(25,555 posts)multigraincracker
(37,017 posts)all 3 of my cardiologist said the same thing, keep moving.
enid602
(9,617 posts)Ive had afíb for 17 years, and go the gym every day. Hoping your experience is as good as mine.
debm55
(55,931 posts)SARose
(1,831 posts)And feeling better.💕
Happy Birthday!
Rhiannon12866
(250,476 posts)You've obviously been missed!
Polly Hennessey
(8,581 posts)Glad to hear you are in a positive mindset. 🏥🤒🤗
Ponietz
(4,227 posts)Be well, TT.
sheshe2
(95,977 posts)I am sorry to hear that but so glad that you are home now, TT. You seem to be in good hands. Get well soon.
Love and hugs to you.
brer cat
(27,363 posts)this ordeal. I hope your cardiologist will have an easy solution. Take care of yourself!
LoisB
(12,386 posts)if you have good options for your heart health. Welcome back and Happy Birthday.
OldBaldy1701E
(10,225 posts)I am glad you are well and feeling better!
DENVERPOPS
(13,003 posts)For a speedy recovery........it's a whole bunch of new things, but it will be rewarding.....
littlemissmartypants
(31,686 posts)Nixie
(17,939 posts)Thanks for the update about your health. Im so glad youre home and making plans. The best of wishes with all that you are doing to take care of yourself. You are such a bright light here.
mountain grammy
(28,695 posts)Keep that positive outlook.
Cha
(316,949 posts)Be Good to your Heart💙 with a Healthy Heart Diet.
ETA~ And, Happy Birthday!
SunSeeker
(57,597 posts)ancianita
(42,910 posts)Stay positive. It helps your overall health.
Figarosmom
(9,798 posts)You're going to be okay.
My Mom had a pacemaker. Everything was transmitted by phone then. Now it's likely through you cellular.
Silver Gaia
(5,258 posts)I also have AFib. I was offered an ablation. It's a relatively painless procedure, and it works. Sometines the AFib will come back, though, and mine did after a couple of years. In early August I am seeing the electrophysiologist who did the first one to talk about a second one. A second one has about a 90% effectiveness rate, so if my doctor wants to do it, I would definitely do it again!
Emile
(40,672 posts)Stay positive.
AllaN01Bear
(28,618 posts)that was over 30 years ago under stresful conditions . i had another one done semi recently. much better controlled . went into the 90s and a lot better controlled . the ppl driving the test gave me a soda to constrict the blood vessels so that the heart could slo down. hope ur results are positive . got fingers and toes crossed .
LetMyPeopleVote
(175,080 posts)Again, Happy Birthday
justaprogressive
(6,313 posts)...within reason of course.
Happy Belated B'day
Niagara
(11,554 posts)Please take care of yourself.
Your DU family is wishing you good health!
JMCKUSICK
(5,159 posts)Texas Towelie. You'll continue to be in my thoughts as you go forward and I pray that the process is a healing one.