Tuesday, January 14, 2020

A Journal Post

As posted before, I use this blog as a journal to record "life" things as well as entries about things that interest me. Seems lately there have been a number of "life" posts. 

I've been in AFib since just before the holidays and my meds have not worked to convert back to a normal sinus rhythm. After an EKG on Friday and another on Monday the Doc's decided to set me up for a Cardioversion Wednesday morning.

MsBubba is in Houston visiting the kids so I've had to impose on a friend (Robyn) to do the transport duties. Bottom line, Hospital by 0700 Wednesday, off to LaLa land and a little electricity, A couple hours latter Robyn will drive me home for the rest of the day off, geeking or watching TV.

BTW, getting old sucks,

ken

16 comments:

  1. Steve D12:41 PM

    Good luck and don't look at any credit card bills. Your heart may be trying to prevent more chisel purchases.

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    1. Steve,

      Thanks. You may be on to something :-).

      I started prepping the first of the new chisels a couple of days ago. That more than credit card bills will keep me from ordering more...At least until I forget how much I dislike working metal.

      ken

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    2. Steve D8:11 AM

      There's a guy in Rhode Island who never tires of metalworking.

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    3. Steve,

      I think I know the guy you are talking about :-).

      ken

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  2. I'll be thinking about you Ken and hoping that the cardioversion finds the cause of the a-fib.

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    1. Ralph,

      Thanks,

      I already know the cause, getting old and worn out. The last cardio version worked for three or so years. I hope this one works as well.

      ken

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  3. sorry to hear you're getting a bump-start with the cardios. been there and done that so many times thru the years as a congenital heart patient.

    has your EP discussed ablation? they're probably weighing risks/rewards with that procedure, since your last afib event occurred over 3 years ago.

    I hope you get back soon.

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  4. Angostura,

    Sorry about your congenital heart problems, I know what a PITA it must be. My wife worked for several years as a cardiac rehab nurse, so she is bossing me around. I'm not sure where we go if this doesn't work.

    Thanks,

    ken

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  5. Ken,

    Been there, done that...three times! plus ablations. It is the TEE that is worse than the correction.
    chet

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    1. Chet,

      This is my second go and I expect not my last but so far no mention of going through a TEE.

      ken

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  6. Here's hoping this find you Ok and back in the shop.
    Take care, getting old is not for sissies :-)

    Bob, Jean, Rudy and Diva

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    1. Bob,

      Thanks, I'm home and back to normal at least as far as my heart goes.

      Ain't that the truth, up to just a few years ago the only time I saw a Doc was my 6 month first class medical Now I'm seeing one several times a month.

      ken

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  7. Hope all is well Ken. Keep the chin up - you'll probably get a boost of energy when your pulse straightens out. Cheers!

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    1. Ted,

      Thanks, yep normal rhythm takes care of a lot of things :-).

      ken

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  8. Glad the procedure worked and that you are home resting. As we grow older life puts some wear on our components, which is a bummer. I often think about the challenge of not letting that reality take over. Sometimes I can, sometimes I can't. Best get back to the chisels!

    As an aside, I find your love of chisels interesting and amusing. Many of us do the same thing with another focus. I have added so many aftermarket parts to my motorcycle that it's become ridiculous.

    Andy

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    1. Andy,

      I've enjoyed each stage of life and have no desire to go back but damn this living in a doctor's office gets old. BTW, I went back into AFib today and will be back in the Doc's office early Monday morning.

      I can relate. My last motorcycle was a Goldwing set up to do Iron Butt rides and 24 hour rallies. It had 3 GPS receivers, a Laser shiftier, radar detector, TP monitor, all on what I called a farkle shelf above the dash. There was also a writing desk on top of the fuel tank, HID running lights and water packs for hydration.

      I think Guy Clark said the difference between men and boys were the size of their feet and the cost of their toys.

      May we never grow up,

      ken

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