Sunday, March 2, 2008

Here I am!

Well, I am out of the hospital and starting to recover nicely. It turned out to be a much bigger deal then I had expected. They did the Ablation (they ablated actually 17 times). It was worse then I had even imagined it to be, but it is over. They kept me a bit longer because my blood pressure was having a hard time staying over 70/45 . They put me on a high salt diet..(not a problem) but other then being sore where they inserted five catheters in to my heart through both sides of my groin and my neck I am beginning to get up and about.
It's a funny thing being a patient on the cardiac floor of the hospital because they mostly see older people. (Which I had to share a room and went through two old ladies) But, every time a doctor or nurse would enter the room they would look at me twice and always have something to say about being so young etc.. What is it with hospitals and not letting you sleep at night too?? They came in and weighed me at 1:30 am. Really, was my weight going to change so drastically over the next few hours? It is like they have a monitor that as soon as you start to doze off they come in a have something very important to do. I had something very important to do too... SLEEP! It's ok, I am happy to be out and in my own bed now where I just have kids that have that same monitor built in that as soon as you start to doze off they need a drink of water or something and they need you to get it.
So, the doctor said that I have a 95% chance that he fixed the problem and if not I have to come in and go through it again... Ah....I don't think so buddy! He had better have gotten it. Anyway here is my update. Thank you for ALL the well wishes and prayers.

6 comments:

Carroll Farm said...

Yea for things going well. I hope you recover quickly so you can keep up with all your kiddos. Glad you are home safe!

Jessica said...

I am glad that is over for you and sorry that is was not so fun. Hope you feel well enough for GNO on Friday night - don't forget to call me if you need anything at all!!

Walters' Place said...

Hey Jess- You'd think being run over by a train would feel better. The sound of the procedure makes my heart skip a beat. GEEZ
I am so glad that you are okay. We will keep you in our prayers.
Love ya

Dave and Mandi said...

Jess that is crazy!! We are glad that you are doing better! You will definitely be in our prayers. We hope you have a speedy recovery...And no more hospital visits for a long time!!

Angela said...

I am so glad to hear everything is better--love those statistics 95% sure:) You are definitely in our prayers as well. I was shocked when I heard how many he had to do and that you had to be awake---way more brave than I ever will be!

Jaime said...

WHOA sister! I had no idea you were having this thing done or i would have written you sooner! I'm glad it all went ok and you're feeling better, I just wish I was there to bring you food... Food is always the best way to show you care :) ANyway - Keep feeling well... We miss you all!
Jaime