Grrrrrr...checkup

[Guest]

Overall, a very good checkup today (even saw a vr.comer there!)....

The echo shows the heart is good...including the pig's valve.

But.

*rolls eyes*

Arg.

Always a but, isn't there?

*shrugs*

It appears I'm back into tachycardia/atrial arythmias (sorry if spelling is wrong).

Freekin' A.

I go back in December for another appointment and probably more tests.

Gosh darn it.

*grumbles*

I hate taking a vacation day for this stuff.... Ah, well. It's only time, right?

*grimaces*

Yes, I know...it _could_ be worse. So, I'm not too bitter. No, not me .


Cort, "Mr MC" / "Mr Road Trip", 31swm/pig valve/pacemaker
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[Karlynn]

Cort, sorry to hear about the rhythm issue, but I'm glad your valve is still looking like it's got a good squeal. (Get it, pig valve - got a good squeal, okay I'll stop)


Have you been bothered by the tac?

 

[Guest]

*grins*

LOL! Yeah, I get it . Nice...thanks for making me laugh .

I suppose that's the difference between the old me and new me...the old me would've been bitter all night long and probably not even posted.

*pauses*

No, I haven't been bothered by the tac...which makes the news all the more frustrating.

Ah, well....whatdya gonna do?

 

[geebee]

Cort,
You just have to stop looking at all the beautiful MCs out there and your heart rate will go back to normal.
I am in constant atrial fib so I know the frustration. Most of the time I don't feel it but, when I do, it's a royal pain. The only way to deal with it is more meds which I don't want so.........
Anyway - sorry for your setback but I am sure another road trip will solve the problem. Nothing like the hum of the tires down the highway (or backroads) to make life better.
Smiles,
Gina

 

[Gnusgal]

Cort, I'm so sorry to hear you didn't get all good news at your appt. It can be so frustrating when you think you're doing so well to be dealt yet another thing to deal with... I'm surprised, though, that you (and geebee) say you don't feel it. When I'm in a-fib I KNOW it! And man am I miserable. At least you're not miserable?

Good luck, and keep us posted!

 

[epstns]

Yeah, Cort, it isn't as good as you hoped. But it is nowhere near as bad as it could have been (and has been before). So, for the present time, be aware of it all but accept the fact that you are able to move on with life. It will still be good, as long as you keep your attitude under control. You've come a long way in the past year or so, and yes the "old" Cort would have been off sulking for days -- but the "new Cort" can take the bump and stay on the road.

Keep up the good work and stay in touch.

 

[Harrybaby666]

Morning Cort...

Morning Cort...

Just wanted to say I am sorry about your tachacardia and atrial Fib...I think I have that at times too when I go to bed and all of a sudden my heart just takes off and goes bammity bam bam bam and I can tell you that it's not a great feeling on my end anyway.....but now for the brighter news...I spotted a BBEEEEAAAUUUTTTIIFFUULLL 1981 Monte Carlo, Two Toned Grey and White this past weekend up in Dover Foxcroft Maine (The town over from where my parents live), and I think if I had the $$ I would have snatched it. So much for that age old disease "Lackamoolah"...anyway, I hope things go better for you (for all of us actually..lol) Take Care, Harrybaby666

 

[Sherry]

Cort, I'm sorry to hear about your disappointing news at the doctor. And that you're not feeling it is really strange, but you're right, it could be worse and luckily the valve is looking good. Take care. Oh, BTW, check out the pics of the reunion. I got a good one of you, Georgia, and her hubby.

 

[Guest]

*grins*

Sherry,
I believe I did see that one you are talking about . Yes, that is a great pic .


Gina,
If only that were the case (the MCs causing the trouble), but I discovered today that the times that they have the irregular beats happening...I was at work. Gee.... *shakes head* I agree...I need another road trip .


Niki,
Yes, I'm surprised, too, that I can't feel it. When my cardiologist asked me yesterday if I had felt any of them, I said no. She looked surprised, so I asked her if I should have felt 'em...and she said, no, not necessarily, since they were, at that point, isolated cases. *shrugs*


Steve,
Thank you...it is good to know that people _do_ notice the change in me over the last few years or so.... I readily admit, though, that staying on that road seems to be increasingly difficult.


Harry,
How much were they asking for that '81? *grins*


Thanks everyone for your thoughts, etc. I definitely appreciate 'em

 

[PapaHappyStar]

Overall, a very good checkup today (even saw a vr.comer there!)....

That was me -- good to see you again Cort.

It appears I'm back into tachycardia/atrial arythmias (sorry if spelling is wrong).

Really sorry to hear this... Maybe I can persuade you to spend some time with us over a weekend soon, go for a ride around Fermilab... ( I think you like big machines )

 

[Debrinha GT]

Really annoying stuff!

Really annoying stuff!

Hi Cort and just like all the others here, I was really sorry to hear about your heart misbehaving. I hate when it happens to me and so much goes through my mind within seconds! My brain should charge me for making it work overtime!!LOL!!Anyway, I recall two very frustrating appointments during my career as a heart patient!LOL!! One was back in 1979 when I was fourteen and went to the cardio for a check up and she said my valve was narrowing again,(I'd already been through the first of my endless OHSs by that time) and the second time, was in 1995 just before going to Scotland for a big holiday with my husband. As soon as my cardio had finished with the echo he said that I needed surgery yet again, (the third one) and that my trip should be postponed, Grrr! I was fuming!!! When I told my surgeon just over a month ago that I want to avoid surprises this time and that's one of the reasons why I am part of this site, he explained to me that providing my valve deteriorates due to the stenosis, I should have another couple of years before going under the knife again, and what had sent me to the operating theatre again within such short notice last time, was a sudden rupture which was life threatening, don't know how to put it into good English, but I hope you can understand what I mean. Good luck and hang in there!

Débora

 

[MichyB]

It's the "but"s that seem to get us.

Here's hoping your next appointment will be clean with no "but"s.

 

[Harrybaby666]

I Dont Know Cort....Unfortunately...

I Dont Know Cort....Unfortunately...

Morning Cort,
I unfortunately was not the one driving so I couldn't stop to check the price on it, and besides, while I am still waiting for my check to come in, I couldn't do much about it anyway, but it was really georgeous...not a speck of rust (which is Very surprising for a car from that part of the State Of Maine...They usually get bombarded with snow, so you would expect rust, but not on this car....Harrybaby666

 

[Guest]

*looks disapprovingly at Harry*

Dangumit boy. Have you learned nothing from me?! If you see a real (in more ways than one) and nice Monte Carlo for sale...you stop to check it out to report back to me .

*grins*

But, I'll let you off THIS time. Next time, however, will be another story.

*pauses*

Seriously...the reason I asked more details about it is because it sounds like one that I know is for sale on one of my other boards....would just go to show how small this world truly is, if indeedy it is the same car .


Michyb,
Amen! It is those gosh darn "buts"...and thank you!


Debora,
Thank you. One thing you mentioned, though, surprised me just a bit. You mentioned you didn't want any surprises. Problem is...that's what life is all about. Ya know? I, too, don't want any "bad" surprises about my heart condition, but I also know (whereas "old Cort" may not have) that everything will work out for the better...despite what my negative (and sometimes jealous) thoughts would indicate .


Burair,
I wondered if you were going to speak up . He he he. Definitely good to see you, too! I'm sorry we didn't get a chance to visit...or introduce you to my parents, as you were headed into the office as we were just arriving . As for Fermilab...maybe tomorrow, but perhaps next weekend would be better...? I'll give you a call sometime today.... Aye...I'm so freekin' busy it is hard to know when to schedule anything . LOL!

 

[gijanet]

Hmmm........

Hmmm........

I always seem to be chiming in late........as of late! I am so glad that your valve is doing so well, but so sorry to hear about the tachycardia problems. I must say that your wonderful attitude is humbling, and, yes, it is an awe-inspiring change. YOu put some of us to shame. Guess it's never too late to teach an old pig new tricks.............sorry! Couldn't resist! I hope this can be controlled with meds, and, if I ever win the lottery big, I'll share, so you can ditch work permanently since it sounds like a contributing factor. You'll be in our prayers and please keep us posted. Hugs.

 

[Guest]

*raises eyebrows*

Wonderful attitude?

Do you know who you are writing about, Janet?

*grins*

Wow...your comments in your post blew me away.... It's nice to know that people DO see a difference in my attitude over the last few years. But, I must say that sometimes that attitude is not the way it is on the inside. Sometimes, I feel like that song "Nobody Knows (it but me)"....

*shrugs*

But I am working on it .

*grins*

Old pig new tricks.... I'll have to remember that one for future reference .

And, about that lottery....how soon you think you can win?

*grins devilishly*

Again...thank you for your prayers, etc.!

 

[gijanet]

Well, despite that little old pig valve..........

Well, despite that little old pig valve..........

you are only human after all. I truly don't think it is humanly (or porcinely) possible to be grateful, hopeful, and happy 100% of the time, so give yourself a break, huh?

Just don't make it "Tears of a Clown" please! And try and remember when that "down" creeps in that you have lots of folks who think you are pretty special (and, yes, I know who I am talking to, and, no, I haven't been hitting the sauce! )

Working on that lottery thing, but I wouldn't quit your job just yet!

Now take care of yourself and dream of roadtrips. Hugs.

 

[catwoman]

Cort:

Sorry about the tach.

Did you perhaps drive through any of Arkansas on your recent trip? Maybe going through Razorback country would affect your pig valve into causing some tachycardia???

 

[Guest]

Janet,

Thanks for that lively pep talk .

As for that lottery idea....dangumit...and here I was hoping to quit as of Friday....he he he.

And, yes, I'll take care of myself...so far so good...but I'd rather not be dreaming of road trips. Instead, I'd prefer to be on 'em .


Marsha,

LOL! I hadn't thought of that..... Yes, I drove through Arkansas, but like Wyoming, the only stop I made was for lunch and gas.... Perhaps that was enough?

 

[SHerrin Hutt]

Hey Cort, sorry to hear about your irr. heart beat. It will be a week ago tomorrow that I got my pacemaker/defib. Everything seems to be going ok.My chest is looking like a road map though! It not like alot of people are going to see it anyway.