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imastar2
imastar2 Posts: 6,245 Member
edited November 21 in Social Groups
Al....Prayers and good luck with the nuclear stress test. I went through that test a couple of years ago and since went through the regular walking treadmill stress test. The nuclear one I would take over the treadmill test any day but nuclear test was kinda weird the way it made me feel while going through it.

Anyway since I went through it and I just wanted to let you know that I was thinking about you and hoping you have a good report.

I also recently went through a carotid Doppler test. Not sure why my Cardiologist ordered it but probably because of my weight and age and that I have afib. What ever reason when I went back to see him a week later he said everything was clear and I was in good shape. Really a relief. So I hope and trust you have good results today.

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  • Al_Howard
    Al_Howard Posts: 8,716 Member
    Thanks. The stress test went fine, but an hour after I got home, my PCP's office called and said you need to see a cardiologist TOMORROW. 10AM appointment with a doctor I don't know, but is in the same group as me regular cardiologist, so sure she's ok.
    I'll let you know, on this thread tomorrow, I hopw.
  • imastar2
    imastar2 Posts: 6,245 Member
    Good luck Al. Thoughts and prayers for today.
  • podkey
    podkey Posts: 5,170 Member
    Hang in there Al!!! Good Ts and Ps your way.
  • Al_Howard
    Al_Howard Posts: 8,716 Member
    Well, going for a catheterization. Monday. Probably another 1 or 2 stents. Hopefully that'll be non-eventful. Also re-adding Lipitor to my med list.
  • imastar2
    imastar2 Posts: 6,245 Member
    Good luck Al.
  • DavidKuhnsSr
    DavidKuhnsSr Posts: 7,295 Member
    Prayers, Al.
  • 88olds
    88olds Posts: 4,534 Member
    Good luck Al.
  • whathapnd
    whathapnd Posts: 1,311 Member
    Good thoughts to you, Al.
  • minimyzeme
    minimyzeme Posts: 2,708 Member
    Glad to hear it's a "relatively" tame outcome, @Al_Howard . Good thoughts to you and yours!
  • gadgetgirlIL
    gadgetgirlIL Posts: 1,381 Member
    Hope all goes smoothly.
  • myallforjcbill
    myallforjcbill Posts: 5,730 Member
    Prayers Al
  • Jerdtrmndone
    Jerdtrmndone Posts: 5,850 Member
    Prayers Al and a speedy recovery.
  • Al_Howard
    Al_Howard Posts: 8,716 Member
    OK here’s the scoop. They found 3 partial blockages, and the surgeon didn’t believe stents were the way to go, so a triple bypass is in the near future, a week or so.
    Thanks for the prayers and good thoughts, and keep them coming. :)
  • imastar2
    imastar2 Posts: 6,245 Member
    Yo got em Al. Prayer and best wishes next week or whenever scheduled. Please keep us posted.
  • cakeman21k
    cakeman21k Posts: 6,430 Member
    been there done that Al, its fairly routine these days and you can look forward to being up and at em, quickly. good health!
  • minimyzeme
    minimyzeme Posts: 2,708 Member
    cakeman21k wrote: »
    been there done that Al, its fairly routine these days and you can look forward to being up and at em, quickly. good health!

    This is so encouraging! Will be thinking good thoughts for you @Al_Howard ! Thanks for keeping us in the loop; lots of good energy from your fellow GOADies!

  • whathapnd
    whathapnd Posts: 1,311 Member
    Sending good thoughts to you and TOL, Al.
  • lowbar31
    lowbar31 Posts: 6,932 Member
    Wishing the best for you Al. It is great you were proactive and got it checked out. God bless.
  • 88olds
    88olds Posts: 4,534 Member
    Prayers for you & your family Al.
  • goldenfrisbee
    goldenfrisbee Posts: 1,640 Member
    Thinking about you, and sending another prayer out today
  • spospo1
    spospo1 Posts: 433 Member
    All the best....
  • misterhub
    misterhub Posts: 6,614 Member
    Wishing only the best for you. You will be in my thoughts.
  • myallforjcbill
    myallforjcbill Posts: 5,730 Member
    Keep us posted Al. I am praying
  • Jimb376mfp
    Jimb376mfp Posts: 6,236 Member
    You will be better and ready to move onward with the operation behind you.

    You have all the GoaDies support and prayers!
  • GoRun2
    GoRun2 Posts: 474 Member
    Hope things go smoothly and your recovery is quick
  • Jerdtrmndone
    Jerdtrmndone Posts: 5,850 Member
    Speedy recovery Al and prayers for you and your family.
  • Al_Howard
    Al_Howard Posts: 8,716 Member
    Will be having the bypass surgery on Sept. 12th. I have a feeling WW is taking a backseat. Guess I'm really a stress eater. Already feel like a bad case of effits coming on.
  • minimyzeme
    minimyzeme Posts: 2,708 Member
    Will certainly be thinking of you @Al_Howard and hoping it's a success on all fronts. Effits are certainly understandable but I hope you find your way back soon enough...
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