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smorgy8513
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‎03-29-2014 06:21 PM

Didn't have time to get on here this morning except to do my pledge!       Thought I'd drop in and do a "fill you in" on my dr appt today.

Dr did chest x-ray and could see that there was no heart enlargement (good thing).    It was interesting to have her point out the "lines" that showed up which were indications that I have been a long time smoker.    Nothing to worry about in showing that except that I can't hide that fact I did smoke.   She verified that the spirometer she did in Oct is normal.   

They also did an EKG which does show an abnormality.     I have a right ventricular bundle bloc but I already knew that and it is not a concern.     Some concern in the slow rate of my heart (54 per minute) and the long time it takes for heart to recover between beats.      It's called  "sinus bracycardia".     She is referring me to cardiologist for a stress echo.    If something shows up there they will look at my meds (some meds slow heart down) or if there is something else.   She thinks this may be what is causing the fatigue.   

So, we'll go from there.    

Promised I would see the dr, I did , she said to rest as I can and see what shows up on the echo.

I'm glad with this that I could answer that I am a non-smoker!      And i didn't feel like I wanted to run and have a cigarette.      Can't see any good that that would do, right?    RIGHT!  

Sharon    I have 236 days of Freedom!

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YoungAtHeart
Member
‎03-29-2014 06:29 PM

I am glad you got to the doctor and on the trail of what's going on.  I will continue to hope that the news will be positive!

Nancy

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OldBones-Larry
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‎03-29-2014 06:38 PM

I will be singing to Great Spirit for you my friend.

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moody_9-18-13
Member
‎03-29-2014 06:44 PM

I have faith that your ticker is going to be ok! I love those 236 days of freedom you've got and I know your heart loves you for taking better care of you!

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msgardengirl320
Member
‎03-29-2014 06:50 PM

Sounds like a pretty good report to me. I used to work for a large cardiologist group & went thru all the tests you mention & a few more. I have left branch bundle, which is no concern, I have had the stress echo, & even as a smoker I performed well on. I have had a nuclear test which made me nervous as they "simulate" hard core stress on your heart & then look at it right then. I did well on that. Needless to say, my cardiologist was so very happy I had quit. Yes, it does feel good to answer on the form "non-smoker" (of course I had to insert how long I had been quit, but I was still very proud) Sounds like you're doing real good.

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linda258
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‎03-29-2014 07:02 PM

Just went through all the same ... it is not too bad.. just hang in there ... they have no clue because the real STRESS TEST...  is having to take all the the tests. 

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JonesCarpeDiem
Member
‎03-29-2014 07:04 PM

I'll be thinking of you.

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Tasha795-2
Member
‎03-29-2014 07:27 PM

Sharon

Never a reason to smoke. NOPE !!!! Congrats on your test results !!! Have a good day> You are nearing your year mark, fantastic quit. d 1339

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Magstoyou
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‎03-29-2014 07:46 PM

Sharon

Glad You got some of the tests done. And hope all the rest turn out fine!!!

Thinking of you and Huggs and Prayers

Mag256d

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promise_judy
Member
‎03-29-2014 07:46 PM

Sharon,

TAke good care of yourself.

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Sootie
Member
‎03-29-2014 08:39 PM

Sharon---I didn't know you weren't feeling well.....but these results sound pretty good.

Take care.

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cheyenne7
Member
‎03-29-2014 09:43 PM

Good for you Sharon ---- I believe all will be well with your tests : )

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wishingstar
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‎03-29-2014 09:56 PM

payers said and your doing the right thing , by get it all checked out. Keep us posted

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Jaxson1-16-14
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‎03-30-2014 12:32 AM

Hoping that the rest of your test results turn out well. HUGS to you! 🙂

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Giulia
Member
‎03-30-2014 12:36 AM

My thoughts are with you.  Glad you don't smoke any more!  Real glad.

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candylance
Member
‎03-30-2014 10:01 AM

Sooo glad that you're a non-smoker. The last time I went to the doctor they asked me if I were a smoker, and I proudly said NO. Then they asked me if I drank alcohol and I said NO dejectedly.I had to quit because of my bipolar meds. I wanted a top shelf margarita so badly yesterday, I could almost taste it. So glad you're on the trail of what's wrong with you. Wishing for ALL GOOD NEWS!!! LOVE YOU, SWEET FRIEND!!

CANDY    D201

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SRMezler
Member
‎03-30-2014 11:54 AM

Lots of hugs and prayers coming your way. Good luck my friend. Love Nonna

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Strudel
Member
‎03-30-2014 09:00 PM

I'm glad she is sending you to a specialist to get to the bottom of the slow rate.....it really could be meds related. (By the way, I also have right ventricular bundle bloc - small world....doctor said I was born with it.) Take care dear Sharon! 

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Gone but Not Forgotten. RIP I've thought so many times about quitting, done a few quits with the longest being 9 months. Blamed that relapse on my sister because she broke her hip. This time I feel different 8/5/13:The first day of my forever quit. About me? Well, I'm old enough that I am going to semi-retire (work 2 days per week) starting in October, 2013. I have 2 grown sons, 2 older sisters, 2 cats. I'm passionate about my work, love mystery books. I give all the glory for my work, any successes I may have to God and prayer. I have a lot of people praying for me right now and that is where I feel the strength. I also am finding strength, information and support from this site. I hope I can offer some of that to others when I get past the newbie stage. 9/4/13 30 days today!! I've learned so much since I've been coming here each morning (and sometimes at night). Words: choose, not try-----decision----not giving anything up, but gaining---I'm worth so much more than a cigarette. These are only a few of the pearls of wisdom that I've taken to heart. So many great people. I learn something each and every time I come on here. I'm learning about myself too. I teach clients everyday that feelings are feelings and ok to have, but I've always fought that concept myself. I heard when I was little "what have you got to cry about?" so I learned not to cry. If anger was shown it meant going back and shutting the door 10 times quietly or maybe getting the wrath of my parent. So, I learned not to cry, not to feel anger. I'm learning now that I have those feelings and that smoking pushed them aside and down. They are there and real. Now I'm trying to learn how to show and express them instead of going off by myself for a smoke. I have supporters. The biggest pride is what I feel in myself. With each day I wake up I can say "Today is day ____" and I feel proud. Not the kind of pride like I could never fail. That is a realization and why I need to be aware and conscious each moment. No, smoking doesn't solve anything. And today I am proof that I can go on without the crutch of a cigarette! 8/5/17 4 Years Quit!!! Who would have "thunk" it? I never took responsibility for my relapses, always blamed whatever it was that occurred. So, when I quit on 8/5/13 I knew I REALLY wanted it to work, knew that I needed as much support as I could get but I think deep down I was afraid this one wouldn't take either. So, I did as much positive as I could: Chantix, prayer, atomic fire balls, telling friends AND coming to the EX many times throughout the day. The people here became my friends as well as my family. I could share when I was struggling and get encouragement. Have there been struggles in my life since then that would have "caused" me to smoke in the past? Of course! Life goes on and troubles happen even when you don't smoke. I lost my sister who was also my best friend, my diagnosis of lung cancer and the treatment that has gone on since then (dr tells me "not curable, but treatable"). Would smoking make any of those things better? OF COURSE NOT! But when you're an addict the brain tells tons of lies to you..... Newbies: use the resources that the EX provides to you and you will have major milestones too. I thank my family here and love each and every one of you that have helped me! Too many names to mention.