Marguerite53
Premium Level User
I just scheduled my heart cath for next tuesday (March 7th) and the whole thing is giving me the willies.....so.....a few questions.
The cardio wants a cath to both sides of my heart. Is that normal? Has anyone else here had both sides done? She will be doing the procedure. I've yet to get the "brochure" from her office but I know vaguely what to expect. It does not sound pleasant at all!
Due to spring breaks, and surgeon's vacations, etc., I'm doing this cath before I even have a surgery date (but I have my pre-op appointment 3/20 to choose valve, etc) which all medical people have said is just fine. Is it fine? I suddenly feel like I'm rushing things, but only because my surgeon has not given his office his spring schedule yet and is gone until March 6th. And my kids will be home, in and out for 2 weeks and I want to avoid doing this while they are home. Abit of helplessness has set in......
So all info, guidance and reassurances are welcome !!
Thanks!
Marguerite
The cardio wants a cath to both sides of my heart. Is that normal? Has anyone else here had both sides done? She will be doing the procedure. I've yet to get the "brochure" from her office but I know vaguely what to expect. It does not sound pleasant at all!
Due to spring breaks, and surgeon's vacations, etc., I'm doing this cath before I even have a surgery date (but I have my pre-op appointment 3/20 to choose valve, etc) which all medical people have said is just fine. Is it fine? I suddenly feel like I'm rushing things, but only because my surgeon has not given his office his spring schedule yet and is gone until March 6th. And my kids will be home, in and out for 2 weeks and I want to avoid doing this while they are home. Abit of helplessness has set in......
So all info, guidance and reassurances are welcome !!
Thanks!
Marguerite