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RickKiem
I saw my Cardiologist today for a checkup and he says that everything looks fine. Iam still having a few episodes of afib but he does not think that it is troublesome at this point in my recovery. He did make me continue taking Amioderone and wants me to continue my current dosage(400mgs) for the next three months and then hopefullly half that for the following three months. If I still need something for afib at that point we will try something different as he does not want me on Amioderone long term. I was really hoping to get off of it sooner.
Other than that, my only other problem is some effusion in my right side. It is still causing me a little discomfort when I lay down. We will watch it and unless it gets worse or refuses to be absorbed they won't try to drain it.
I am getting stronger every day but am frustrated that I am not making the big strides like I was when I first came home. I am still going to Cardiac Rehab three times a week and have been walking a little over two miles on the treadmill in 45 minutes during the last few sessions. I am walking at home but still walk more slowly than at rehab and hate to get to far from home.
I still am still shocked at how loud my valve is. I told this to the Cardiologist and he kind of laughed and said that he liked the way it made a nice solid click each time it closed and to take comfort in it. I know it tells me that it is working right but someone really needs to invent a muffler for these things. One side benefit is that my older son loves to listen to it. He will come over to me, put his head on my chest, then tell me that everything sounds good. Hopefully, some day I will get used to it.
I quess all in all I am feeling about like I should at this point. My only wish at this point is to be able to sleep a little easier. Thanks everyone who has helped me get this far. The knowlege that is available here is overwhelming. I am not sure what I would have done without this resource. Thanks Hank for building such a great forum.
Rick
Other than that, my only other problem is some effusion in my right side. It is still causing me a little discomfort when I lay down. We will watch it and unless it gets worse or refuses to be absorbed they won't try to drain it.
I am getting stronger every day but am frustrated that I am not making the big strides like I was when I first came home. I am still going to Cardiac Rehab three times a week and have been walking a little over two miles on the treadmill in 45 minutes during the last few sessions. I am walking at home but still walk more slowly than at rehab and hate to get to far from home.
I still am still shocked at how loud my valve is. I told this to the Cardiologist and he kind of laughed and said that he liked the way it made a nice solid click each time it closed and to take comfort in it. I know it tells me that it is working right but someone really needs to invent a muffler for these things. One side benefit is that my older son loves to listen to it. He will come over to me, put his head on my chest, then tell me that everything sounds good. Hopefully, some day I will get used to it.
I quess all in all I am feeling about like I should at this point. My only wish at this point is to be able to sleep a little easier. Thanks everyone who has helped me get this far. The knowlege that is available here is overwhelming. I am not sure what I would have done without this resource. Thanks Hank for building such a great forum.
Rick
