Tomorrow, mid-morning for us on the Left Coast...

[CaliforniaPeggy]

I will be running my long legs off on a treadmill.....

While being watched by my careful and very smart cardiologist....

It's just routine, but still.....

I've done treadmills before, but you can't be too careful....

Or have too many Lounge vibes...

How's about it, gang?

I want to come through this unscathed.....

:scared:

[LibraLiz1973]

1. Sending the bestest vibes your way Peggy!!!!!

:yourock:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

My dear LibraLiz!

Thank you, sweetie!

I really appreciate your wonderful vibes.....

They are the bestest!

:yourock: too!

:hug:

[ThomCat]

2. Good luck!

I hope they find nothing of note.

I had to have a stress test last year, and because I can't do the treadmill they gave me a drug induced stress test. It was really no big deal. I barely felt my heart racing. Still no explanation for the chest pains I was having, but they went away and there was no problem with my heart. I hope you are as fortunate.

:hug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

6. My dear ThomCat!

Thank you, sweetie.....

Sorry you had to undergo that......and glad you're OK!

Mine is routine, but last time I did have a short run of V-Tach...3 PVC's (premature beats) in a row.....

My doctor and I both observed them go by, and he asked me to never run on a treadmill at the gym!

I told him not to worry....I hate treadmills!

:hug:


On edit: to fix a word

[AlCzervik]

3. Good luck Peggy and make sure you have some water before you start.

:hi: :hug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

7. My dear chimpsrsmarter!

Oh, indeed yes!

I plan to have my breakfast and all my medications well beforehand...

Plenty of fluids on board indeed!

Thanks for your good thoughts...

:hug:

[Aristus]

4. Prayers and good vibes, CalPeg!

:hug::grouphug::loveya:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

8. My dear Aristus!

How terrific to see you!

And thank you for the prayers and good vibes......

They are hugely appreciated, sweetie! :loveya: :hug:

[SPKrazy]

5. Here ya go peg!

lounge vibes for ya friend!

:hug:

:hug:

:hug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

9. My dear Southpawkicker!

What beautiful vibes!

Thank you, sweetie!

I really appreciate it ......more than you know...:hug:

[wildhorses]

10. you will do just fine, i feel sure but, have some good vibes for

luck and cos i love ya:hug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

11. My dear wildhorses!

Ah, you know I love ya too......

Thank you, sweetie......

I appreciate your good luck wishes so very much! :hug:

[Kajsa]

12. Good, positive vibes coming your way, Peggy.

I just know you'll do fine!

:-) :hug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

14. My dear Kajsa!

Well, I expect to be OK too.....

But you can never be too careful!

And Lounge vibes do really work.......

Thanks!

:hug:

[joneschick]

13. for you Peggy, Cosmic good vibes always

:hi:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

15. My dear joneschick!

Wow, what a gorgeous picture!

I can just feel those cosmic good vibes coming my way......

Thanks!

:hug:

[idgiehkt]

16. Go for it Peggy!

Vibes to you. This post made me smile because it reminded me of an aunt and uncle who had to do these stress tests last year. They normally do not exercise much but my uncle bought a treadmill just to 'study' for the stress test because they are very competitive with each other and he wanted to make sure that he 'beat' his wife when the results came back.

:rofl:

Good luck to you!

:toast:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

19. My dear idg!

Study for a treadmill?:scared:

Omigod!

I would never do that!

Thanks a whole lot for your good vibes...they mean a lot to me...:hug:

[idgiehkt]

26. lol

he just called it 'studying' for his stress test; he really just wanted to whip her butt, lol. They are a really funny couple, unfortunately she now has terminal cancer so their time left together is probably limited to months at this point. :(

[malta blue]

17. Good vibes coming at ya Peggy

I am keeping you in my thought this evening....:hug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

20. My dear malta blue!

I feel your good thought.....

And I thank you......

It helps so much!

:hug:

[GOPisEvil]

18. Best wishes!

:)

[CaliforniaPeggy]

22. My dear GOPisEvil!

Much appreciated, sweetie!

:hug:

[zingaro]

21. Unscathed it is.

Seriously. All my best, CPeggy. That cardiologist will say things like "wow, I wish MY heart were so strong and wonderful!"

[CaliforniaPeggy]

23. My dear zingaro!

Thank you, very seriously.........It means so much!

I doubt though, that he will say any such thing....

But you never know!

:hug:

[GenDem]

24. I'll be thinking of you tomorrow

Please think about me next Tuesday. That's when I will be doing the same thing. :scared:

My first one. My mother had to have triple bypass last spring, so I have a family history. My cholesterol is high, too, so my doctor thought it was a good time to see how all the hook ups are holding up.

I'll send some powerful lounge vibes.
:hug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

25. My dear GenDem!

Thank you, sweetie......

And you know I will be holding you in my thoughts next Tuesday as well...

You're still young.....I doubt that they will find anything wrong...

But it's best to be sure!

My cholesterol used to be high too....but the meds brought it down...

Don't be afraid! I've got your back, OK?

:hug:

[GenDem]

77. Thanks for all your encouragement!

I've been experiencing a little shortness of breath (could be normal fatigue) that I started noticing about a year ago. My blood pressure has always been perfect -- my only other warning sign has been the cholesterol.

I'm not too worried, am just glad to be getting on top of it. I DO NOT want to look down the road to a bypass scenario, so if I can catch this early and do all the right things -- I think that it will be fine. My doc is being cautious and proactive. I watched my mother go through it last spring, and it was pretty scary.

:hug:

[TOhioLiberal]

27. Hi Peggy...

...sending all the good vibes I can muster. And a big ol' hug...((((((((((((((((((CalPeg))))))))))))))))) :hug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

28. My dear TOhioLiberal........

Oh, thank you, sweetie!

Those vibes are much appreciated, I can tell you...

And such a lovely, big hug!

I am a hugger from waaay back...If you and I ever meet, I will hug you!

:hug:

[Chan790]

29. Good vibes and best wishes...

you'll do great. :-)

[CaliforniaPeggy]

30. My dear Chan790!

I thank you!

I sure hope so.......lots of years to live yet.......

Lots of things yet to do....places to go...people to see....

:hug:

[lost-in-nj]

31. Lots of Positive Karma sent your way

:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

lots of hugs for you CP......

lost

[CaliforniaPeggy]

32. My dear lost-in-nj...

Thank you for all the positive karma, and the hugs too!

You are a sweetheart.......:hug:

[cwydro]

33. Aw Peg,

you're gonna be just fine. You seem like a very healthy woman to me...you just look full of life and vitality!

No worries.:hug: :hi:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

35. My dear cwydro!

Oh, thank you, sweetie!

Well....my ticker does have an issue.....a small mitral valve prolapse...

I've had a couple of episodes where there were a lot of arrythmias...

But I should be OK.......

Especially with you on board! :hug:

[salin]

34. sending good wishes

while I haven't done this routine, my mother has - always good info is gleaned (as in healthy reports). May that be teh same with you.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

36. My dear salin...

Thank you!

I should be OK, but you can never have too many good Lounge vibes/wishes!

Continued good health to your mom as well!

:hug:

[puerco-bellies]

37. Vibes and more vibes C-P

No worries on the treadmill. Kudos for staying on top of your health..
Hugs,
P-B

[CaliforniaPeggy]

42. My dear puerco-bellies!

Thank you, sweetie, for all those lovely vibes......

I want to live a loooong time!

Treadmills help.......

:hug:

[Left Brain]

38. Had one of those myself

last summer, Peggy. It was cake. You'll do great, 'cuz this neighbor to the north will keep good thoughts for you.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

43. My dear Left Brain!

Thank you, sweetie!

This will be my second time.....

I expect to be a lot less scared this time!

I appreciate all your very good thoughts......:hug:

[KitchenWitch]

39. You will get a clean bill of health tomorrow

I have no doubt.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

44. My dear KitchenWitch!

I sure hope so too, sweetie!

I'm hoping for no more PVC's.....:scared:

Thanks.....:hug:

[Haole Girl]

40. Sending my thoughts..

..and a prayer or two, your way, Peggy! :hug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

46. My dear KC2!

I appreciate your good thoughts and prayers so much!

Thank you..... :hug:

[SeattleGirl]

41. A basketfull of good thoughts coming your way, Peggy

:loveya: :hug: :loveya:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

47. My dear SeattleGirl!

You know how much I appreciate your good thoughts......

It means so much.......:loveya: :hug: :loveya:

[Left Is Write]

45. Best of luck, darling Peggy.

:hug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

48. My dear Left Is Write!

Thank you so very much, sweetie!

I appreciate your good thoughts a lot.......:hug:

[graywarrior]

49. You have a heart of gold, so you be good.

Luck to ya, kid.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

50. My dear graywarrior...

Thanks, sweetie....

Your good wishes mean a lot to me...

:hug:

[Der Blaue Engel]

51. I had one a few weeks ago

because I'm a hypochondriac with anxiety attacks.

I'm betting you'll do much better than I did.

Here's to a completely routine, nay, dull test. :hug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

53. My dear Blaue Engel...

Oh, thank you!

I had one of these a couple of years ago...

It was fine, but hardly dull!

I expect to be fine....but you never know!

:hug:

[UrbScotty]

52. My dear CaliforniaPeggy!

I know you'll be fine! ;-)

[CaliforniaPeggy]

54. My dear ih8thegop!

Oh, how much I'm hoping you're correct, sweetie...:hug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

55. ***Post treadmill update***

Thanks for all your splendid Lounge Vibes!

They worked!

I did splendidly........

Got out of breath, but that's to be expected...

A couple of funky beats, but nothing out of the ordinary...

I'm good for 100,000 miles or 30 years!

:bounce: :bounce:

[lost-in-nj]

56. WHOOOOOOOOOOO HHHOOOOOOOOOO

Good for you CP!!!!!
Glad to hear this

:toast: :bounce: :hug:


lost

[CaliforniaPeggy]

58. My dear lost-in-nj!

Wow, what a wonderful display!

Thank you......I'm really glad too!


:hug:

[cwydro]

61. You go girl!

I toldja so!:thumbsup:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

62. My dear cwydro!

You did tell me, and you were right!

Thanks...Your support means the world to me... :hug: :loveya:

[GenDem]

68. So glad to hear!!!!!

:applause:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

69. My dear GenDem!

I was as glad to post this update, as you were to get it!

Thanks, sweetie!

:hug:

[zingaro]

70. I'm not surprised.

Happy, yes, but not surprised.

Did the cardiologist say "wow, I wish my ticker were that fit!"? Well? Did he?

:bounce:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

72. My dear zingaro!

Thanks, sweetie!

And actually, no, he didn't say that!

However, he did say that I'm in good shape, and to keep doing what I'm doing!

:loveya: :hug:

:bounce: :bounce:

[SPKrazy]

73. Yayyy Peggy!

Good vibes help!

:woohoo:

:hug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

76. My dear Southpawkicker!

Good vibes are where it's at!

I was actually thinking of all of you while I waited for the doctor to come in to run the test......

And believe you me, it really helped. I felt so much love all around me...

I'm glad you're happy today!

:hug:

[UrbScotty]

80. My dear CaliforniaPeggy!

Howard Dean says YEARGH!!

;-)

[CaliforniaPeggy]

82. My dear ih8thegop!

ROFLMAO!

Glad to hear it!

And....thanks.....:hug:

[Kajsa]

83. Yes!! That's great new, Peggy!

I just KNEW you'd ace this with flying colors.

Hurrah!

:bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

84. My dear Kajsa!

Thank you so much, sweetie!

I was a little nervous, but less than the first time...

And my doctor knew just what to say to me to settle me down!

It's all over now......

I appreciate your good thoughts so damn much!:hug:

[EFerrari]

57. Good vibes, California Peggy. You set a good example

to us "afraid to go because I haven't been in so long".

:hi:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

59. My dear sfexpat!

I'm glad I can set a good example...

I know the worth of keeping up with what's happening inside me...

I want to live a long time, and that means taking care of myself...

Even though these tests are a little scary, I trust my doctor with my life (literally) and he has never let me down...

I want all of you to live a long time too!

Otherwise, I would be very lonely....... :hug:

[redwitch]

60. But of course!

all good vibes I have coming your way, try not to fret! :hug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

64. My dear redwitch!

Oh, thank you so much!

But I'm all done...see post #55....

Thank god it's over, and I'm OK...

:hug:

[ronnykmarshall]

63. Good luck, Peggy.

I had to do that last summer. It was actually interesting.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

65. My dear ronny!

Ah, yes they are interesting, aren't they?

I'm done, and successfully too.......See post #55!

I love my cardiologist, but he kept the screen turned away so I couldn't see my EKG while I was running!

Good to see you today, sweetie! :hug:

[MonkeyFunk]

66. wear rollerblades

it's much easier that way.


Good luck!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

67. My dear MonkeyFunk!

Rollerblades? :scared:

Do you want me to fall down and go boom?

Anyhoo, I'm done! See post #55!

Thank you for your good and funny wishes! :hug:

[supernova]

71. So how did it go, CP?

:hi:

How was it for you? Did they run your legs off? :D

Having congenital heart defects, I've done those before. I've done a treadmill test and and bicycle test for endurance. Annoying to be sure, but it's good to have the data.

Hope you're treating yourself tonight as a reward.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

74. My dear supernova!

It went very well, thanks!

I ran for about five minutes (seemed longer!) and he varied the speed and incline of the treadmill, of course!

I did get short of breath, but I was too far back on the treadmill...

When he suggested that I move up towards the front, I felt better.

Afterwards, he and I both saw one PAC and one PVC...which is nothing in the grand scheme of things!

Nah, no rewards.......just knowing I did well is reward enough!

:bounce: :bounce:

[Maineiac]

75. Been there, done that last Spring

My physical uncovered "abnormalities" in my EKG. Piece of cake. I rode my bicycle to the stress test just to freak them out. Good vibes comin at ya.

Steve

[CaliforniaPeggy]

78. My dear Maineiac!

EKG's often show stuff that turns out to be of no consequence...

But it's always good to really check these things out....

I did well today, and now I'm happy.......

And I'm glad to hear that you're OK too!

Thanks for your good vibes! :hug:

[Maineiac]

79. I know, but my doc was looking at it in light of

my dangerously high BP. It was doing OK off of meds for a long time, but it crept back up. A nurse at the office checked it that morning at my request and it was 235 / 135. Needless to say, she freaked out over it and brought in the portable EKG. They adjusted my meds and now I'm back amoung the living. Glad to hear you checked out OK. We want to keep you around for a loooooooong time.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

81. Oh, boy, you're not kidding about that being dangerous!

As a retired nurse, I can tell you, it's a very good thing that you had it checked out......

Before you did!:scared:

Thank you for your very kind words.....I plan to be among the living for many, many years...:hug:

[u4ic]

85. Good luck, Peggy!

I'm sure you'll come through with flying colours... :hug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

86. Ah, my dear u4ic...

And I certainly did, sweetie!

Passed with flying colors.......and just a couple of sweaty palms!

Those were due to nerves too......

Thank you for your good wishes!

:hug:

[Redstone]

87. No! Don't go to a doctor!!! They always want to find something wrong with you!

Redstone

[CaliforniaPeggy]

88. My dear Redstone!

Ah, sweetie! You wouldn't say that if you knew my doctor...

He was thrilled today when I passed my treadmill...

I've known him for many years, and I trust and love him...

He is super intelligent, and funny...

For instance...when he was in medical school, he was a DJ ...

And when he travels, he tells people that he's a pump mechanic, instead of a cardiologist!

He never wants to find anything wrong with me...but he does want me live a very long time...:hug:

[Redstone]

89. Well, good. But as soon as he takes out the scalpel...RUN!

Never let 'em cut you.

Redstone

[CBHagman]

90. You got to have heart!

:hi: Sending good wishes your way.

I'm due for a stress test, but they turn me radioactive beforehand. Yes, I get what the Chimperor would call a "nuke-yuh-lur" stress test :eyes:

Go get 'em!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

92. My dear CBHagman!

Ooooh, do you glow in the dark?

I went and got them.......and did well, too!

Thanks!

:hug:

[MissB]

91. You'll do fine.

:hug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

93. My dear missb...

And indeed, I did do fine.......

Passed with flying colors earlier today........

Thank you for your good thoughts!

:hug:

[graywarrior]

94. Glad you are still strong like bull.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

95. My dear graywarrior...

Thanks, sweetie....

More like bullheaded!

:hug:

[leftofthedial]

96. don't dread the tread

you will kill the mill

[CaliforniaPeggy]

97. My dear leftofthedial!

Nah, not dreading it anymore!

I did just fine, thanks...

The mill and I both survived, and no doubt we will encounter one another again...

:hug: