What Lays Ahead? Heart Condition

[KP the nut]

(((HUGS))) and flowers to brighten your day. I'll also light a candle.

 

[HëllaBubz]

Hey Nic,

CA for SVT isn't too bad a procedure, and considering you're still pretty young I think you'll be fine.
At least they won't be doing the can opener trick on your ribs, so your down time isn't going to be all that much.

Docs in hospitals as well as specialist like to be all solemn and dooms dayish about things, but its not a massively difficult procedure, and its well established too.

See ya on the other side.

xox

 

[Nicolette]

Everyone on here is so awesome and thoughtful :inlove:

 

[CraftyCath]

:hug: n love to you Nicolette!

I will be thinking of you often. x

 

[The Albatross]

So glad the insurance issues are sorted out. You know I'm a praying person... so I'm doing that these next few days.

 

[Nicolette]

Okay I'm outta here. :cautious:

Be good and play nice :angelic:

I'll be back soon.... :hug:

 

[Shellbell]

Hope it all goes well Nicolette, glad all the insurance got sorted out as well.

 

[Britt.f7]

I was 29, with a child almost 2, when I had an arrhythmia that caused me to black out on Christmas eve. Already had a cardiologist, but he got me an electrophysiologist. They decided I had ventricular tachycardia and that I could experience sudden death if not treated. They decided against meds because some of them can cause depression, they knew I already was dealing with that, and there was no guaranty they would work. They inserted an ICD(implantable cardioverter defibrillator. It's like a pacemaker but larger. I've had it replaced once. Thankfully it has never shocked me. Told it came close, but it all depends on it's pace and how long it lasts.

I also have valves that leak. I'm told that everyone has a little leakage. My aortic and mitral are the worse ones. My other two now leak but it is only slight. I figure they felt left out of the leakage deal so they had to start up. I get them checked every year. I've heard only good things about getting those repaired, but, unfortunately, the AHA, believes you should wait until it is severe before they do anything. Bugs me because why wait until it does damage? Most people say they felt more energy after having that surgery. I could use the energy. I'm on beta blockers so that my heart doesn't work as hard.

In a couple months I have to have my icd replaced because the battery is nearing it's end. I've had to put a magnet over it to make sure it's still working and it makes a high pitch sound coming from my chest. I'm told, when the battery fails, it will send out a warning beep at 10:30 in the morning. My friends say I must be fun at parties and my children have become accustomed to their mother having a battery inside her. Yes, I've been related to some of their star wars characters.

I've heard your surgery is a very good one to have. My valves had had problems since I was a child, had heart surgery at 2, but it is so amazing what they can now do compared to how it use to be. I'm hoping that, by the time I do need valve surgery, that it will be even less invasive then it now is.

I know that feeling your heart race can be very discomforting. They pace mine once a year and I can not stand it.

I know you don't know me, but I wanted to share this with you so that, maybe, you'll find it to be reassuring that someone has gone through all of this and it worked out. I'm now 46 and things have been fairly good. Dealing with all of that and ptsd can be stressful. You sound like you have a great attitude. That's half the battle right there.

I wish you quick healing!

 

[Froggie]

Virtually holding your hand (((((Nicolette)))))

 

[intothelight]

Thinking of you and sending healing thoughts for a speedy and complete recovery.

(((Hugs)))

 

[p-no]

Thinking of you all, too. Hugs!

 

[Whitneys story]

Nicolette, Please promise yourself whatever healing time you need. Not one of us can feel your recovery. We want what is best for you! I can imagine great relief after surgery. I also know recovery has the unknown.

For all you do for us, allow us to support you; Let it out! Your bravery is incredible. Squeel when needed, it is healthy. Hugs, Whitney