I'm back

**Miss Deetective** · 28th October 2010

Since we have no Off Topic forum here, I guess this is as good a place as any to post this.
I have been absent since last Sunday due to to an unexpected trip to the ER and a stay in the hospital.
Seems I have Atrial Fibrillation and this past Sunday, I had a very scary espisode.
My heart rate was up to 160 beats per minute and they had a heck of a time to bring it back down. I spent about 5 hours in the ER while they tried all kinds of things to get it under control!!!
Anywho....all is well now in that department....my heart rate is back to normal.
They did discover though that my gall bladder is malfunctioning...which is why I have been having a lot of digestive discomfort for the past few months!!!
Sooooo now I am going to have my gall bladder removed....in about 2 or 3 weeks from now.
I want to make sure my heart rate is going to stay stable before I consent to surgery.
Ok...that is what has been going on in my life right now. Just wanted to let you know about my absence.
I see I have a lot of posts to read and do some catching up here!!!!
~~~~
Martin....sorry to put this here but I don't think the new board has as many of the regs posting there yet.

**Mr Magoo** · 28th October 2010

Sorry to hear that Dee...good to see ya back !

**Jane** · 28th October 2010

Wow Dee, that must have been one hell of a scary time for you. Sorry to hear you're going through this. I've had to have a couple of ops myself in the past, and if you're anything like me, it's just a bloody inconvenience. It gets in the way, and you just don't need it.

You take care of yourself and keep us posted nearer the time of your op, so we can wish you good luck.

**spaceboy** · 29th October 2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miss Deetective

Since we have no Off Topic forum here, I guess this is as good a place as any to post this.
I have been absent since last Sunday due to to an unexpected trip to the ER and a stay in the hospital.
Seems I have Atrial Fibrillation and this past Sunday, I had a very scary espisode.
My heart rate was up to 160 beats per minute and they had a heck of a time to bring it back down. I spent about 5 hours in the ER while they tried all kinds of things to get it under control!!!
Anywho....all is well now in that department....my heart rate is back to normal.
They did discover though that my gall bladder is malfunctioning...which is why I have been having a lot of digestive discomfort for the past few months!!!
Sooooo now I am going to have my gall bladder removed....in about 2 or 3 weeks from now.
I want to make sure my heart rate is going to stay stable before I consent to surgery.
Ok...that is what has been going on in my life right now. Just wanted to let you know about my absence.
I see I have a lot of posts to read and do some catching up here!!!!
~~~~
Martin....sorry to put this here but I don't think the new board has as many of the regs posting there yet.

WoW! Dee Glad your o.k.! Lay off those green M&M's! Close call? Don't go towards the light!

GunnerGraham · 29th October 2010

Hope everything goes well for you Dee,I send my best wishes to you x.

**Mac 5** · 29th October 2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miss Deetective

Since we have no Off Topic forum here, I guess this is as good a place as any to post this.
I have been absent since last Sunday due to to an unexpected trip to the ER and a stay in the hospital.
Seems I have Atrial Fibrillation and this past Sunday, I had a very scary espisode.
My heart rate was up to 160 beats per minute and they had a heck of a time to bring it back down. I spent about 5 hours in the ER while they tried all kinds of things to get it under control!!!
Anywho....all is well now in that department....my heart rate is back to normal.
They did discover though that my gall bladder is malfunctioning...which is why I have been having a lot of digestive discomfort for the past few months!!!
Sooooo now I am going to have my gall bladder removed....in about 2 or 3 weeks from now.
I want to make sure my heart rate is going to stay stable before I consent to surgery.
Ok...that is what has been going on in my life right now. Just wanted to let you know about my absence.
I see I have a lot of posts to read and do some catching up here!!!!
~~~~
Martin....sorry to put this here but I don't think the new board has as many of the regs posting there yet.

Hi Dee, i'm sorry to hear that. I've had Paroxysmal Atrial fibrillation for ten years now. Mine is controled with 5mg of Nebivolol daily, a cardiac specific beta blocker. The longest episode i've ever had lasted 36 hours. Do you just have tachycardia with your fibrillations or bradycardia as well. When I just had Tach fibs they wanted to perform an op on me called Oblation, they burn your atrial nodes to stop them kicking out too much electricity. I can't have the proceedure as I now also have bradycardia, the lowest it's ever gone is 42bpm. If ever you wan't to chat about this in private just send me a p.m.

All the very best Dee !

P.s. Spending a half hour per day quietly relaxing helps. Lay on your bed and listen to some restfull music.

P.P.s. Learn to become a very chilled out person (i'm still working on this), i've found that my emotional state can triger mine.

**rjc** · 29th October 2010

Heya Miss Dee, I wondered where you'd gone and good news that all is well for now. My cousin had that same problem over a year ago. Nasty! I hope the op goes well in a fortnight or so. x

TheBelieVer91 · 29th October 2010

sorry to hear =/...stay positive and good luck with everything!

**Miss Deetective** · 29th October 2010

Thanks everyone.....your kind wishes and support are very much appreciated.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Mac
I am taking 25 mg twice a day of Metoprolol....a beta blocker. And also aspirin to keep my blood on the thin side and Diltiazem for high blood pressure. While I was in the hospital they had me on an IV drip of Heparin to prevent blood clots.
I am in a stressful situation and I know that is a big part of all this so I am trying to stay calm and not let negative thoughts fill my head!!!
Wow 36 hours is a very long time to have one of those episodes....mine started in the morning and lasted about 8 or 9 hours....and that really scared me. It's not a very good feeling....I get very light headed and dizzy and kind of paranoid....like something bad is about to happen...then I get short of breath and the whole thing just escalates!!!!

**Carol Nistri** · 29th October 2010

Good Grief Dee,ok everyone make room for Dee to set herself down,now Dee put your feet up and everyone behave themselves..grumble grumble..Glad your back Dee I had digestive problems a few years back and I hope thats the last I see of them,Ive never heard of your problem before but I hope some medication and your gonna be just fine.

28th October 2010	#1
Miss Deetective Believe it, or not Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: California Posts: 7,995 Rep Power: 5248	I'm back Since we have no Off Topic forum here, I guess this is as good a place as any to post this. I have been absent since last Sunday due to to an unexpected trip to the ER and a stay in the hospital. Seems I have Atrial Fibrillation and this past Sunday, I had a very scary espisode. My heart rate was up to 160 beats per minute and they had a heck of a time to bring it back down. I spent about 5 hours in the ER while they tried all kinds of things to get it under control!!! Anywho....all is well now in that department....my heart rate is back to normal. They did discover though that my gall bladder is malfunctioning...which is why I have been having a lot of digestive discomfort for the past few months!!! Sooooo now I am going to have my gall bladder removed....in about 2 or 3 weeks from now. I want to make sure my heart rate is going to stay stable before I consent to surgery. Ok...that is what has been going on in my life right now. Just wanted to let you know about my absence. I see I have a lot of posts to read and do some catching up here!!!! ~~~~ Martin....sorry to put this here but I don't think the new board has as many of the regs posting there yet. __________________ "Light travels faster than sound. That is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak." Larry the Cable Guy

28th October 2010	#2
Mr Magoo Man in Black Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Essex, UK Age: 43 Posts: 4,503 Rep Power: 1002	I'm back Sorry to hear that Dee...good to see ya back ! __________________ " There are more things in heaven and earth than are dreamed of in your philosophy..." - Hamlet.

28th October 2010	#3
Jane batlh bIHeghjaj Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Merseyside Posts: 974 Rep Power: 2503	I'm back Wow Dee, that must have been one hell of a scary time for you. Sorry to hear you're going through this. I've had to have a couple of ops myself in the past, and if you're anything like me, it's just a bloody inconvenience. It gets in the way, and you just don't need it. You take care of yourself and keep us posted nearer the time of your op, so we can wish you good luck.

29th October 2010	#5
GunnerGraham Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 2,054 Rep Power: 0	I'm back Hope everything goes well for you Dee,I send my best wishes to you x.

29th October 2010	#7
rjc Observer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: U.K. Posts: 1,774 Rep Power: 608	I'm back Heya Miss Dee, I wondered where you'd gone and good news that all is well for now. My cousin had that same problem over a year ago. Nasty! I hope the op goes well in a fortnight or so. x __________________ Anti-Gravity never lets you down. Trust it!

29th October 2010	#8
TheBelieVer91 Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: new york Posts: 32 Rep Power: 13	I'm back sorry to hear =/...stay positive and good luck with everything!

29th October 2010	#9
Miss Deetective Believe it, or not Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: California Posts: 7,995 Rep Power: 5248	I'm back Thanks everyone.....your kind wishes and support are very much appreciated. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mac I am taking 25 mg twice a day of Metoprolol....a beta blocker. And also aspirin to keep my blood on the thin side and Diltiazem for high blood pressure. While I was in the hospital they had me on an IV drip of Heparin to prevent blood clots. I am in a stressful situation and I know that is a big part of all this so I am trying to stay calm and not let negative thoughts fill my head!!! Wow 36 hours is a very long time to have one of those episodes....mine started in the morning and lasted about 8 or 9 hours....and that really scared me. It's not a very good feeling....I get very light headed and dizzy and kind of paranoid....like something bad is about to happen...then I get short of breath and the whole thing just escalates!!!! __________________ "Light travels faster than sound. That is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak." Larry the Cable Guy

29th October 2010	#10
Carol Nistri Majestic Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 16,739 Rep Power: 6395	I'm back Good Grief Dee,ok everyone make room for Dee to set herself down,now Dee put your feet up and everyone behave themselves..grumble grumble..Glad your back Dee I had digestive problems a few years back and I hope thats the last I see of them,Ive never heard of your problem before but I hope some medication and your gonna be just fine.

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