Update...it has been a roller coaster ride.

Jan 31, 2018

So I met with the surgeon and I am on board with doing the RNY and Hiatal Hernia repair and we scheduled the new surgery for Feburary 6th.  The only requirement was getting cleared by cardiology again, because of the episode of atrial fibrillation that I experienced during the last attempted surgery.  I met with Cardiology last week and the cardiologist wanted a Thallium Stress test to make sure that my heart was sound for the longer more extensive syrgery that we have planned.  I had the Stress test on Thursday of last week, I felt fine during the test and went home feeling like I had jumped the last obstacle......NOT QUITE!!!  I received a call Thursday afternoon from the cardiologist and any one in healthcare knows..Good results, the nurse calls you...Bad results the provider calls you!!  The cardiologist tells me that I failed the stress test..the results stated that it was "a high risk study"  with a "large size area of severe ischemia on the inferior and apical walls"  The cardiologust says I am scheduling you for a Cardiac Cath and if we have to place stents then you will have to delay surgery for a while.  I spent the weekend thinking the worse and praying for the best.  Yesterday was the Cardiac Cath!  They went in through my wrist and I was awake for the whole procedure.  During the procedure the Interventional Cardiologist says,  "your arteries are totally open and you have no issues with perfusion.  I am clearing you for your surgery!"  I was sent home yesterday with a bandage on my wrist and weight lifted off my shoulders.   So today starts my week long liquid diet part 2 and I am looking forward to my RNY and Hernia repair next Tuesday!!  

I am so relieved and looking forward to my new life yet again.  This has been a very hard road lately but it only makes me stronger.  I have had to take more time off from wirk in the last 3 weeks then I have had to take in the last 6 years.  I am very thankful that I have a supportive boss and co-workers.  I have an amazing husband and he has made sure I was his first priority!!  I am so blessed.  I want to thank everyone on OH for all of your support too.  

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