Vibes, if you will.......for me, tomorrow...

[CaliforniaPeggy]

I've been dealing with a pesky cardiac arrhythmia for several months now...

My doctor is a very cool guy, and we talk by email as needed. I have been keeping him up-to-date on what's happening, and he's been advising me.

We still don't have a handle on just what exactly is wrong. I do have a history of funny little beats from time to time, but this episode is different.

I've been worrying about it...yeah, I know...real productive!

So I finally got an appointment for noon, tomorrow.

Maybe I'll get some answers, and even something to help this damn thing go away.

So...if you'd care to hold a good thought for me for tomorrow, I'd sure appreciate it...

I hate to admit it, but I am a little bit scared.

[bluesbassman]

1. Absolutely. Vibes on the way.

It'll all work out. Keep positive. :hug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

2. My dear bluesbassman...

Aw, thank you so much...

I have so much I want to do yet, and this damn thing is interfering with my life...

:hug:

[emilyg]

3. Vibes on the way. A little prayer, too.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

5. Thank you so much, my dear emilyg...

It really helps.

[applegrove]

4. Oh Peggy. I'm so sorry. vibes to you.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

6. Thank you so much, my dear applegrove...

I feel much less scared when my friends gather around me...

[pitohui]

7. vibes to you!

i have a friend (older than you) with a-fib who has traveled to over 100 countries since then so try not to worry and don't let the doc fill you w. scare stories either

[CaliforniaPeggy]

9. My dear pitohui!

Yeah, a-fib is a possibility but I hope not. As a retired RN, I know what kind of complications it brings.

Not to worry about my doc! He is a great guy; I chose him when I still worked in the hospital. He has a great sense of humor and we get along great.

Thanks for the vibes, sweetie!

[redwitch]

8. You got 'em Peggy!

:loveya:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

10. Thank you so much, my dear redwitch!

:loveya: too!

[Arugula Latte]

11. Sending good thoughts and positive energy your way ...

:hug: :pals:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

12. Thank you so much, my dear Arugula Latte...

It means so damn much, sweetie!

:hug: :pals:

[elleng]

13. Dear CalPeg, Vibes from me,

and this from a great DUer:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=245&topic_id=134687&mesg_id=134687

:thumbsup:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

14. My dear elleng!

Wow, that's interesting!

The physical stuff is me almost to a T!

Thank you, sweetie...

:hug:

[alarimer]

15. Good luck

I hope things turn out ok.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

17. Thank you, my dear alarimer...

Me too...

[MiddleFingerMom]

16. My dear CaliforniaPeggy!!!

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MAJOR vibes going out to you -- strength and health and healing.
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I have a MULTITUDE of things going on -- one of which WAS an arrhythmia
that turned out to be a-fib. That doesn't seem to be a factor anymore --
there's all sorts of solutions and mine (for THAT condition, at least) seems
to have been a little maintenance medication.
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You'll be fine. I've been amazed at what they can see and what they can
do now. Over the last coupla years, I have actually been AWESTRUCK by
some of the things that they've shown me and done.
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I've lived a long and JOYOUS, but relatively risky lifestyle (pretty tame for
the last 10-15 years, though) and they're working wonders with me... just
think what they'll be able to do with you!!!
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I'll be thinking of you.
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DO try to pay attention to your doctors.
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[CaliforniaPeggy]

18. Ah, my dear MiddleFingerMom...

Thank you SO MUCH, sweetie...

Your voice is so calming, so wonderfully reassuring, since you have BTDT.

And that wonderful cartoon literally made me laugh out loud!

How I hope you're right about all this...

:hug: :pals:

[OhioChick]

19. I'll be thinking of you tomorrow, Peggy

:hug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

21. Thank you so much, my dear OhioChick...

It truly means so much...

:hug:

[Kali]

20. seems to be some of that heart stuff going around with my friends lately!

knock it off you all, I don't need this worry! Have some consideration! :P





seriously, best of luck tomorrow!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

23. My dear Kali!

Trust me, both MFM and I would much rather be doing fun things rather than going to our doctors and getting poked and prodded!:P

I'm definitely with you on the worry thing too, lol!


Thanks, sweetie...so. much.

:hug:

[Kali]

25. um, you clearly have not been paying attention to MFM's "subtle" hints

he LIVES for getting poked and prodded, ESPECIALLY when he gets to wear backless gowns too! DO NOT get him started on the subject of latex gloves!

[MiddleFingerMom]

35. Thank you for sticking up for the "real" me, Kali. (ommmm mani padme tagteam bedbaths hummmmm) n/t

[Flaxbee]

22. Certainly! Vibes going your way, CaliforniaPeggy

:hug: hugs too.

Please let us know what the news is!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

24. Thank you, my dear Flaxbee!

I will most certainly let you know the news, no matter what it is...

:hug:

[nolabear]

26. Be cool, Peg. Cool as a Spring breeze.

I'll be sending those be cool vibes your way.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

28. My dear nolabear...

What a great thought...

We've had some very nice cool spring breezes lately...

Thanks, sweetie...

:hug:

[BuelahWitch]

27. For sure Peggy!

Take care of yourself! Hope everything goes well! :hi:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

29. My dear BuelahWitch!

I most definitely am taking care!

Thanks, sweetie!

:hi:

[Tripod]

30. I'm praying for you.

Good vibes! ;)

[CaliforniaPeggy]

31. Thank you so much, my dear Tripod...

I appreciate your prayers and vibes!

:pals:

[denbot]

32. Best of Vibes to you Miss CP

And to Ben too!!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

33. My dear denbot!

Thanks, sweetie!

He's coping quite well...we discussed the possibilities over dinner tonight.

He keeps his concerns buried...

Not me! I post about them!

12 hours from now...

[laylah]

34. Loving prayers and thoughts

sent your way, dear Miss CP. Please keep us updated. :hug:

[suninvited]

36. you got it

good vibes headed your way! :hug:

[hotforteacher]

37. Midwest Teacher Union Vibes, Peggy!!

:hug:

[era veteran]

38. Good vibes coming

[ohiosmith]

39. Coming your way CP. Everything will be fine.

:hi:

[Pool Hall Ace]

40. Sending healing vibes to your heart

Remember, CalPeg, all who are there for you! :grouphug: :loveya:

[Dr Morbius]

41. Vibes.

It's always seemed to me like you have a great heart. I hope the doctors are able to resolve this annoyance and you continue to bless us with your presence for a long time to come.

[Call Me Wesley]

42. Good vibes coming.

:hug:

[Steerpike]

43. Good luck to you!

I hope things work out!

[Brigid]

44. I only just saw this . . .

So I'm a little late with the vibes, but here they are anyway. I pray the doctor was able to give you some answers. :hug:

[Bertha Venation]

45. I don't blame you for being scared.

:hug: Best wishes to you, Peggy.

[hamsterjill]

46. Absolutely - major vibes being sent

Here's hoping that this situation can be handled safely, quickly and permanently for you, Peggy. I've always admired your class and generosity on DU, and I wish you the very best.

Please let us know how your dr. appointment goes!

[rurallib]

47. i think the funny beat has to do with reading MFM's posts

and the cure is major vibes.
here goes
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{ California Peggy }}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Whew - gave it all I had

[CaliforniaPeggy]

48. Thanks, everybody!

I'm sorry that I don't have time now to respond to each and every one of you, but be sure I've read all these wonderful posts, and I feel so much love and support that I can hardly believe it...

I'm going to leave shortly for my doctor's office, and I will update you later today in this thread...


:grouphug:

[Maine-ah]

49. lots of good vibes to you Peg!

:hug:

[cordelia]

50. Good vibes.

I'm sure you'll be just fine.

[WolverineDG]

51. Good vibes headed your way nt

[one_voice]

52. Vibes to you Ms. Peggy...

hoping for a good outcome!

[old mark]

53. CP-I had that for years, finally got a pacemaker installed 6 years ago.

Have had NO problems with it since, still have about 7 years till the battery gets changed. You probably will not need anyting so drastic, but it works very well if you should.

Going to see the doc is the best thing you can do for yourself...got to keep that thing working, you know...

Please let us know what happens.

mark

[CaliforniaPeggy]

54. **Update**

OK, I went to see my doctor.

And he says I have an irritable heart...his words, not mine! I'm having lots and lots of premature atrial contractions, or PAC's.

These are not dangerous in and of themselves. But too many can be a problem.

Here's the plan:

Right now I'm wearing a 24 hour Holter monitor, which will record my heart rhythm for the next 24 hours. I'll return the device Monday, and they'll read it. He'll have the results by Wednesday.

He also wants to do another echocardiogram, and get some lab work too. Next week for all this...

Then he'll decide, with my input too, what to do about all this...

But the main point is what I have is not life-threatening...

Whew.

[emilyg]

58. Thanks for update.

[Kali]

59. good news, if not perfect

sorry you have to spend time dealing with health issues, but at lest it seems "dealable"

keep us updated

[CaliforniaPeggy]

60. Thanks, Kali......I will.

[BlueIris]

63. Good to know, Ms. C-Peg. nt

[bluesbassman]

65. Good news. Thanks for the update.

I'll keep the good vibes going for you. :hug:

[Amerigo Vespucci]

67. That's good news CP...

...for what it's worth, I also have "non-life-threatening" issues with my own hart, including an irregular heartbeat. A couple of years ago I had to go to the local hospital for the full battery of treadmill tests, etc. Scary at the time, yes...so I'm glad that your doctor is working with you and hope that it will soon be fully managed and something you don't need to worry about.

[Pool Hall Ace]

69. Peggy, I am sooo relieved for you.

This is great news! :hug:

But I cannot help but giggle at the term "irritable heart." It makes me think of a heart with a scowly face muttering "Goddammit son of a bitch fuck this shit grrrr . . ." :rofl:

What a load off of your mind that it is not life-threatening. Here's another hug! :hug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

70. Thanks for the laugh, my dear Pool Hall Ace!

Yeah, I laughed at my doctor when he said it too!

I'm guessing it's a clinical term...

Thanks for the hugs, sweetie...they really do help!

:hug:

[mvd]

74. I am glad of that, Peggy

Thanks for the update. :hug:

[UrbScotty]

82. My dear CaliforniaPeggy!

I am so glad you are OK!

We need you to kick Republican butt for many years to come!

[BlueIris]

87. Thanks again for keeping us in the loop, C-Peg. nt

[SeattleGirl]

89. Just saw this, darling Peggy

I'm so glad you got a piece of good news. I hope they can figure out a way to get your heart beating right again, but as you said, it's not life threatening.

:loveya: :hug: :loveya:

[applegrove]

95. Glad to hear you will be okay.

[GreenPartyVoter]

99. Whew, indeed! *hugs*

[sarge43]

55. All the vibes you can use.

May all go well.

Lounge :hug:

[woofless]

56. Thinking of you.

[joeybee12]

57. Vibes and hugs and good wishes speeding your way!!!!

:grouphug:

[In_The_Wind]

61. best wishes

hope all goes well - with nothing to worry about after your doctor's visit

[GoCubsGo]

62. Hope all goes well.

[SPKrazy]

64. Many Vibes To You Peg

Hope it all turns out well.

[abq e streeter]

66. Vibes and good thoughts for you,Peggy

[Swede]

68. Vibes for you my friend,Peggy.

Sorry I did not see this earlier. :hi:

[Bake]

71. Anything for you, CP!

:hug:

Bake

[Biker13]

72. Just caught this thread!

Probably a good thing that I didn't see it earlier, I would have been so worried!

Delighted to hear that it's not too serious, but PLEASE take care of yourself CaliforniaPeggy, we all love you!

Biker's Old Lady

[OmahaBlueDog]

73. Good Luck, Peggy!

[stuntcat]

75. viiibes

Do not be scared. :hug: Doctors rock!!!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

76. Not to worry, my dear stuntcat!

My doctor is very cool, and I love him!

I'm doing well, thanks, sweetie...There's an update just upthread. I forget which number it is...Edited to add: post #54.

:hug:

[stuntcat]

77. aaah good!!

just reading it :blush: Im always a half day behind.

[RushIsRot]

78. Glad you got good news, Peggy.

I have been waltzing around with an implanted defibrillator for a couple of years. It does nothing but make a lump in my chest. I think I got it because the doctor knew he would get paid by Medicare. The worst part of that was the recuperation in the nursing home. I spent a month in the bleakest conditions and was never happier than when I got to leave.

[Aristus]

79. Prayers and vibes and a great big hug, my dear friend.

:hug:

And from all of us: :grouphug:

[pink-o]

80. So glad things turned out as they did, Peggy!

..I was reading this thread and about to tell you my 87 yr old dad has had a pacemaker for about 6 years now and is doing very well on it. A-fib was his issue as well. And my late mom was an RN as well, so she made sure he took care of himself. But no pacemaker is better than maintenance with one.

Anyway, if the doc wants to call it an "irritable heart", we at DU know better. My dear Peggy, your heart is pure gold, we've seen evidence of that here for a long time!!:hug: :hug:

(edited to complete my half-expressed thoughts. This is happening a lot these days!)

[Dappleganger]

81. Big hugs and positive vibes for you!

I have been on meds for a heart murmur (mitral valve prolapse) since the age of 19 and know how these issues can be aggravating. Murmurs/arrhythmia runs in my family and the best thing I can say is to take care of it soon--never put it off. My mother's strokes began due to issues with her heart valve replacement, and if she'd had repair done than replacement she may very well still be here today.

Have you worn the monitor yet? I have had to wear them from time to time for a week at a time, it's not a bother. It'll be ok!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

83. My dear Dappleganger!

I've had the mitral valve prolapse since birth apparently, but only became aware of it back in the 1980's. I've had some arrhythmias off and on over the years, but the last couple of months or so have seen them increase hugely.

I know better than to ignore that stuff!

I am in fact done now with the 24 hour Holter monitor. I started wearing it yesterday and it came off earlier today. I'll turn it in Monday, and they should have the results by Wednesday.

He wants me to have another echocardiogram this coming week, and blood work. Then we will consider what to do next. Probably a change in medications.

Thanks for your good thoughts! I truly appreciate them...

:hug:

[TK421]

84. absolutely Peggy! sending vibes your way...I'm sure everything is just fine

my sister gets those all the time; turns out they are extremely common

Let us know what that doctor tells you :hug:

[old mark]

85. Glad you went to the doctor...glad it worked out so well.

All the best.

mark

[SwampG8r]

86. get some rest

put yourself in the hands of pros and do what they say
the best and hardest to follow advice in the world

[kimi]

88. CAPeggy!! Oh my goodness

Haven't been here in awhile - getting ready to move blah blah blah, but I saw this and was sooo worried. Thank you for the update, and oh, thank goodness that it's not a very serious, life-threatening, and more frightening health issue. I know you'll keep us updated, and will wait for your news. It helps that you have a medical background and what sounds like a good doc, and of course your family support is out-of-this-world incredible.

Vibes, sweetie, always vibes for you!! :hug:

[LuckyTheDog]

90. Vibes headed your way (nt)

[rbnyc]

91. Think of you...

...and sending you positive energy...my dear.

:loveya:

[Forkboy]

92. I have an irritable heart too, along with everything else.

I hope you're doing ok, Peggy. :hug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

93. I am doing well, sweetie, thanks...

You have a good heart...:hug:

[hippywife]

94. Holding good thoughts for you

always, dearest Peg. I hope you can find a way to breath and relax so the stress of worrying doesn't make this worse than it has to be.

Holding you in my heart, too, sweetie. :hug:

[Highway61]

96. You got them

from me...stay positive! :)

[RedCloud]

97. My dear California Peggy best wishes are in store...

I take plants that have been dead for over 200,000,000 years. They are diatoms and at human food grade levels do lots of good.

[WinkyDink]

98. Best wishes for good health!

[steve2470]

100. Many good vibes and hugs for you, CaliforniaPeggy !!!

You are a dear soul and a real asset to DU, I wish you the best possible outcome !

[seaker]

101. Dear CaliforniaPeggy,

Have you in my prayers:hug:

[GoddessOfGuinness]

102. Positive vibes headed your way...

:hug::hug::hug:

[Skittles]

103. got MVP, CP?

that's what causes my "funny little beats"; yes INDEED

[CaliforniaPeggy]

104. Yes INDEED, my dear Skittles!

I've decided that this thread of mine is going to be the next Thread That Will Not Die!

Yup, I have MVP.

[Skittles]

105. I understand

it's one thing to notice your heart when you're exerting yourself; an entirely different feeling when you notice it at rest. :o

I think you'll be fine; keep in touch, someone is always here for you on DU :D

[CaliforniaPeggy]

106. Thanks, Skittles...

I do feel it when I'm at rest. It's scary.

But I'm not really worried. Well...

I always have friends here, and believe me, I am fucking grateful.

:hug:

[DFW]

107. My dear Peggy!

Greetings from dreary and foggy London.

As one who has had a serious cardiac near-miss (Mother Nature slated me to check out permanently on April 30, 2004),
I know what it means to go in to a cardiologist with an uncertain outcome.

However, these people are often VERY good, and so I will allow myself some optimism on your behalf. After all, I'm still here
to offer it, and that wasn't supposed to happen in the first place.

[MrsBrady]

108. worrying is never productive

but perhaps that means you're (wait for it....) normal! :)

Don't you fret, don't you worry -
Dr's gonna fix you up in a hurry.
And if he don't we'll make him pay.
Tell him your DU friends will be on the way!


Tee hee

Love reading your posts. Get well soon!

[MilesColtrane]

109. I know how disconcerting an irregular ticker can be.

I started having PVCs 20+ years ago.

I'm sure your cardiologist will have a solution to get you back "into the groove" again.

Hugs, and keep us posted, my dear.

:hug: