Yesterday was my app't. in Winnipeg and we just got home a couple of hours ago. I have so, so much to be thankful for!
My doctor told me that she discussed my case with the angio. dr. and they knew they could put me through another angiogram to see what my torn artery looks like now. But, she said that if it's still torn like it had been they still would be unable to stent it or do an angioplasty. So, she figured why do an invasive procedure like that when the stress test could show how my arteries worked when the heart is under stress.
I forgot to ask what drug they used to get my heart rate up to 139/min., but I had no pains whatsoever the whole time and was amazed that it was over so quickly. The technicians were all so friendly and then excited when everything showed up looking so good and saying what a strong heart I have, etc. I knew from what the cardiologist had said earlier that if everything checks out "normal" compared to how my heart is/was at rest, there would be no need for further treatment. I think I had so many emotions that I'd been holding in and didn't realize it until the news was good.
Well, first I choked up and started to cry but I was so happy when I was told my heart under stress was just as normal as it was when at rest. And then I said, "Thank-you, Jesus!!!" I am so humbled by all of this and cannot thank my good Creator enough. When I went out into the hall and saw Merle, I was just overcome with a flood of greatful feelings of just being alive! The cardiologist ended our talk by saying, "You won't need to see me again." When I smiled and thanked her for all she's done for me she said that sometimes when she tells people that they don't like it. I assured her it wasn't because of not wanting to see her again, but that it meant I'm well enough to not need to see her and for me that is just awesome. She said if I ever need her not to be afraid to let her know.
Be presistent in seeking the Lord. Never ever give up!!!
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that's great! i'm so glad you got such a good report! see you soon.
What a relief and what a blessing! We prayed for you as you went and now we rejoice with you. (We Red Laker's need some good health news once in awhile, don't we?)
Melva
Thanks, Melva! I pray for you too and your health issues, etc. I'm so humbled by God's touch at this time and know that He is Good no matter what. Thanks for your encouragement through your life and attitude!
Praise the Lord - We rejoice with you in the good news! Have a wonderful Christmas with all your family!
Praise the Lord !! What an awesome experience, Rita, for you to come from the test with such an encouraging report !! I feel your emotion !!! :)
Do the Drs words, " no further treatment"; mean that you are off of all meds too, or do need to stay on what you were on !?
Rejoicing with you, Sondra
Sondra- the dr. is keeping me on 3 really low doses of aspirin, ramipril and lipitor for a year. then we'll see what happens from there, I guess.
Wow, that is Awesome!! sorry I'm so late in commenting but we just got back from having Thanksgiving with most of our family.
So happy for you, and am Praising the Lord with you.
Twila
Yes, very wonderful news indeed. Just wanted to add my 2 cents. = ) Hope to see you in a couple weeks.
I'm here to say "hi"! And to let you know that I'm thinking/praying for you as you travel. We really need to get together soon!
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