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Archive for 16. September 2009
Heartbeat
16. September 2009 by Lindy.
My heart has been beating irregularly since Monday. So this morning I thought I better call the doctor and figure out what it is. They sent me straight to the E.R. (sorry for freaking you out Kathy).
They ran an EEG, EKG, did a chest x-ray and lab work. They found my heart is taking an extra beat and that I’m low on potassium and magnesium. They gave me supplements and sent me on my merry way.
So half the day was spent with the awesome people at Holland Hospital’s Emergency Department. Jill happens to work in the E.R. so when she heard I was there, she drove over and hooked me up with all the greatest amenities (the cleanest bathrooms, disinfected x-ray room, etc - you know, the important things).
I tell ya, just when you think you’re in the home stretch and it’s nothing but smooth sailing from now til surgery, something like today happens and throws ya for a loop. I AM READY TO LIVE A NORMAL LIFE! I was looking forward to bringing Brooke to school and spending the day with Kathy and the babies.
Speaking of surgery, I was supposed to have an appointment with Dr. Hoberman (surgeon) today, but had to reschedule due to the E.R. visit. It sounds like my surgeries are scheduled for October 23. That also happens to be Brooklyn’s 6th birthday. Don’t tell Brooke that my surgery will be on her birthday. We’ll figure something out for that. I was hoping to have the surgeries sooner, but they need to wait at least six weeks after my last chemo to perform the surgery. It gives my body time to recover I suppose.
Thank you Kathy for taking care of Max, Samantha and Brooke today during all the drama. Thanks mom for taking me to the E.R., bringing Brooke to and from school and being there. Thank you Jill for coming to the hospital even though you knew I’d tell you not to.
This is so exhausting. I’m sick of cancer living my life.
However, I know I’ll feel better soon and will rejoin society. Go to Brooke’s soccer practice and games. Seeing our small group Monday night. Normal stuff.
And my heart is still beating irregularly…
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