Not such good news!

Just got back from the cardiologist.  News is not so good.
I kept telling him that my chest (my heart to be particular) was hurting more now than it ever did prior to open heart surgery.
He kinda looked @ me like I had lost my mind or I was one of the ppl in search of pain killers (which of course ticked me off!).  So he ordered an EKG on me and guess what????
I was RIGHT!!!!  My heart is STILL not functioning properly even after open heart surgery.  I am a firm believer in the fact that we know our bodies more than any physician can....so if something doesn't feel right to you...SHOUT IT FROM THE MOUNTAIN TOPS UNTIL SOMEONE LISTENS!!!! YOU ARE YOUR OWN BEST ADVOCATE!!!!
He will not clear me for WLS until he feels that I can handle it.  I understand that part, but to be honest...it still bums me out.  Sooooooooooooo...until I go back to see him at the end of September....I am on hold for my WLS.  I know it is for the best...but it still sucks!!!
But...like I've said before...it is what it is and it's not in my power to change that @ the moment...so I will do what the docs say and we will go from there...

I am so sorry you are going through this.  I will keep you in my prayers, and please don't get discouraged. 

Jeannie

Pammie
I am so sorry you are still having problems,hang in there and take care of yourself .
But you are right you know your body better than anyone else .
Huggs to you sweetie call if you need to talk

You are in my prayers. Good for you for standing up and letting your Doc know how you feel. Take care of yourself. Wendy

Pam, that stinks, I'm sorry. The nurse in me has to ask though, what exactly is your heart doing?

Melissa

Pam
You have such a great attitude, I know that when it is your time NOTHING will get in the way.

For everything there is a season.......

But justy think if you had not tried to go the route of WLS you may not have known you had a bad heart until it was to late!!! I look at this as a wonderful intervention... All good things cvome to those who wait..

Bless you always with your great attitude!!

Linda Kay

Pam,  I am so sorry you are going thru such a hard time with your health.  I am glad that you are getting after them and making them help you get things right.  I sure miss you!

I hope you get better soon and no matter when you have WLS, you will be a part of our group and we will be here for you!

Huge hugs,
Tracy

Pam,

I'm sorry that you have this additional delay. I know how frustrating that is. You are so right about being your own best advocate when it comes to your health. Nothing frustrates me more than to have a doctor who won't listen. I feel like I've gone through alot of 'specialists' like that over the course of the past 2 years. They sometimes get stuck at what is between their ears (their brain) and have trouble allowing anything else to enter into the ears. I think the best doctor is the one who knows how to listen..more so than one who knows how to talk. Bill & I are both what has been referred to by our docs as 'interesting, unique cases'. Yes, we have both actually had specialists refer to each of us in that way! LOL! Because of that though, they have learned to listen to us.

What are you suppose to do between now and the end of September that would help your heart to behave normally? Is it something meds or time alone can help?

I can just imagine how much celebration is going to go on when you can get your WLS! LOL!

Sherri

Pam I'm so sorry that this has been such a roller coaster ride for you. I really do believe that things happen for a reason and I bet this will all turn out good in the end. Lots of love.

Ayreka