Cardiologist Appointment Update.

@Blondie2222 (28611)
United States
April 26, 2017 7:47am CST
Good Morning everyone & Happy Wednesday. It's going to be a great day today as it's gonna be 80 degrees :). So yesterday I had my appointment with the Cardiologist. We got there at 215 and they took us in early. Had an EKG first & then met with the doctor. Everything looked good and no changes from the last visit. I did get the go ahead to move on with surgery. We are scheduling surgery for the end of May. I won't know for sure what date as I have to wait til they call me. They said I will be in the hospital 2 weeks if all goes well but could be a month. I am having a heart valve replacement done as mine is leaking and that's what is causing my left ventricle to be large. Their hoping with this surgery it will help make the left ventricle shrink some. So that is all that happened. Once i know the exact date i will let you all know. I'm not exactly sure how long it takes for the scheduler to call and set up an appointment. She was going to inform them today about it. But I will definitely keep you all informed as soon as I know. So that is all I have to report for today. Have a great day!
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@marlina (154165)
• Canada
26 Apr 17
Sorry that you have to go through this. I had one valve replacement done and was only 5 days in the hospital. I wonder why you will have to stay so long? Good luck!
@Blondie2222 (28611)
• United States
27 Apr 17
@marlina because i have heart, lung & all kind of other issues. My creatinine level always messes up during surgery so i have to be on IV fluids etc. They just want to be cautious is all.
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@Blondie2222 (28611)
• United States
27 Apr 17
@marlina The winter time is the hardest when it's really cold out. My asthma get worse then and i get sick alot.
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@marlina (154165)
• Canada
27 Apr 17
@Blondie2222 So sorry that you have all those issues. Must be hard on you.
@HazySue (39264)
• Gouverneur, New York
26 Apr 17
Keep us posted on how you are doing. I am glad they approved you for surgery. I find the waiting is the worst part. Good luck.
@Blondie2222 (28611)
• United States
27 Apr 17
@hazysue yes it is the worst part but hopefully they call me soon as i have to work around my job also
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@HazySue (39264)
• Gouverneur, New York
27 Apr 17
@Blondie2222 Good luck. I hope they call immediately.
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@Blondie2222 (28611)
• United States
28 Apr 17
@HazySue me too i'm sure i'll hear something next week
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@scheng1 (24650)
• Singapore
26 Apr 17
Hope you can recover very fast after the surgery. Maybe after a week, the doctor wants you to go home instead of wasting your time in the hospital.
@Blondie2222 (28611)
• United States
26 Apr 17
@scheng1 they want to make sure your up and moving and able to eat and go to the bathroom before you leave. I'm hoping just a 2 week stay and not a month.
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@scheng1 (24650)
• Singapore
26 Apr 17
@Blondie2222 Yes, they sure want to make sure that you can get to the toilet, and then manage to get out of the toilet. I think you can do some stretching exercise now to exercise the muscles. It will help you to recover a bit faster.
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@Blondie2222 (28611)
• United States
27 Apr 17
@scheng1 That's what i been doing
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@silvermist (19702)
• India
26 Apr 17
@Blondie2222 Hope they fix the date soon.Everything will work out fine and I am sure you will be back at home after two weeks from Surgery.
@Blondie2222 (28611)
• United States
27 Apr 17
@silvermist i'm hoping so
• United States
26 Apr 17
Hope they call with your appointment so you know the surgery date. Wishing you the best of luck for your surgery and of course a speedy recovery.
@Blondie2222 (28611)
• United States
27 Apr 17
@marilynda1225 thank you i am sure i will hear in a week or so
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@Happy2BeMe (99390)
• Canada
26 Apr 17
Good that you got the go ahead and will be having the surgery done soon! Enjoy the rest of your day!
@Blondie2222 (28611)
• United States
26 Apr 17
@happy2beme yes we been waiting a year to have it done and finally everyone is on the same page and gave me the go ahead. It is a risky surgery but their stating I would do well since i'm the healthiest I have been in awhile.
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@Blondie2222 (28611)
• United States
27 Apr 17
@Happy2BeMe yes for sure thank you
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@Happy2BeMe (99390)
• Canada
26 Apr 17
@Blondie2222 Oh good that is good news then. I wish you all the best. Anytime of heart surgery has its risks.
26 Apr 17
May god bless you and you are cured from all the diseases All the problem and live a happy and good life Stay blessed
@Blondie2222 (28611)
• United States
27 Apr 17
@solutioner thank you but i have been born with this heart problem so it's with me forever unfortunately.