Good Thoughts

[Lady Cassandra Seahawke]

Well, I had put off having the heart catherization...then my mom had problems, had to call the squad for her then as I was closing up the house got a sharp pain. By the time I got to hospital I was sweating and had the dry heaves. It kept getting worse so decided I best be checked out too.

Make a long story short, they did a CT on m'heart. They said they found something strange they thought they found a ulcerated area or a small dissection in my aoreta. I was told this was highly unusual and possibly wrong though I was told to contact my doc. That was a couple of weeks ago. I really didn't think it was serious as the ER doc stated he had never seen anything like it...so the doc thought it might be wrong it could be a shadow or something on the film. Anyway, I waited till I could get ahold of him this morning and ask about the catherization, my doc stated I needed to contact a surgeon, I called this morning made an appointment for Oct 9th. Called my doc back (um I had to confirm as I have a habit not wanting to get things done...been through a bit in the last years and really don't want to go through anymore...)

But I told him I had the appointment and hung up. In the meantime, the doc had his nurse call the surgeon this afternoon and I got a call back after office hours this evening to inform me I had an appointment tomorrow morning at 8am.

UM, getting a bit nervous here. So any thoughts sent my way would be greatly appreciated as I am hoping the doc will say that it is indeed a shadow...but somehow I am getting a feeling that may not be the response.

[Black Syren]

Best Wishes and we will keep you in our prayers. I too am hoping it is just shadows on the film and that all will be well with you. If you have need of anything please ask.

[BriarRose Kildare]

My prayers are with you. I will light a healing candle for you.

[Sealegs Constance]

My thoughts and prayers are with you lass.

[Lady Cassandra Seahawke]

Ok, saw the surgeon this morning and have good news and bad news. Bad news is that there is a spot on my aorta. Good news is that the surgeon said it was so small as he didn't think he should go in after it. So it is a wait and let it heal. Yea, I need to take it easy and no strenous activity and YES, I will need to get the catherization. However, that is going through the groin/leg artery and not, at this point, having my chest cracked open.

I almost cried in relief. So, I will be seeing my cardiologist about the other and count my blessings it isn't worst then it is.

Blessings to all that was sending good thoughts my way. I REALLY appreciate it.

[Rogue Mermaid]

That's good to hear that the situation isn't as bad as it could have been. I'll keep you in my prayers for a quick recovery from your catherization when it occurs.

[Lady Cassandra Seahawke]

I have an appointment with the Cardio on Oct 7th. If he still says Yes to the catherization it should be within a couple of weeks after that. Yes, I know I have to get it done, but I have been cut on so many times in the last few years was hoping that I could avoid for a bit longer. If possible I am going to try to get him to agree to wait till I am able to take vacation time. That way I can at least have a paycheck.

DANG all of this has to happen AFTER I leave CA. I so miss my old job and its benefits. GREAT boss and ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC BENEFITS.

My employer here in OH well, I won't say.

Anywho again thanks for the thoughts and prayers.