So here's what's happening... As most of you know, I'm in Dallas for my monthly checkup. My lungs are fine, x-ray was fine, I sound fine, and pft's were fine. However during my pft test my heart started racing again. I guess I blew too hard trying to get a higher number. Too determined. ;) My heart raced for over three freakin hours this time! Ugh. So uncomfortable!
So they took an EKG and we've all talked and have decided to go ahead and get the heart ablation over and done with. It's scheduled for noon tomorrow. Surprise!
They are going to first use what they call twilight anesthesia, so I'll be loopy but awake. If I can hold absolutely still (while I'm mostly out of it) then they won't have to intubate me...but if I can't, then they will have to intubate me. Sigh. However the ENT said he'd use the smallest tube, so hopefully it won't cause more damage to my vocal chords.
Anyway, they say the operation takes two hours. I am scared, but I know it's pretty routine. Have to keep reminding myself of that. I'll spend the night afterward in the hospital and if everything is fine I'll leave the next day. So we'll be in town a little longer than expected. So please do me a favor and pray for us... and that the operation goes well. Thank you!!
In some ways, I'm glad to get it done, then I won't have to worry about it anymore! But I'm also so nervous. Maybe it's best this way, because I don't have much time to worry about it. Ha! ;)
Much love,
~Julie Jean
I will pray that all goes well for you tomorrow!
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