We finished our first full week back with Geoff, and I'm so glad we started again. As I begin to feel more fit on the court, I will regain some of the confidence I've lost from being off a month. A month off isn't all that long, but it amazes me how my stamina has decreased in such a relatively short time. I know, I know,...I had a major procedure, yada, yada, yada,...but I just feel like I should be stronger by now. It only motivates me to work harder and harder to get there. My conditioning and stamina have always been my strong points. Because Phil and I have been on the court each day, I'm really "striking" the ball well, which we both feel is such a cliche thing to say, but it really is true. I'm hitting very well, moving fairly well, and playing points so-so. My serve feels better than it has in a long time, as does my overhead. I've just got to get my wind back.
As I've said before, since my ablation I have been having a few flutters. I've only had to punch the button on my heart monitor once, but I have also been having these weird sensations. Unlike my original flutters of a fast, hard, heartbeat in my throat, this feels like my heart is building up a sneeze that won't come. Then it subsides. Evidently this has been registering on the monitor because the heart lab called Dr. Phlaum, who in turn called me. Over the phone he said my heart rate was getting as high as 180. He's put me back on the antiarrhythmic medicine, which I hate because not only does it slow my heart rate down, it makes me very lethargic. He also wants to see me next week, rather than waiting until next month for my scheduled appointment. I have a feeling we may be discussing the possibility of doing something to the slow pathway side that Dr. Verma wanted to stay away from with the catheter ablation. I'm a litle (no, alot) disappointed in all this, but I'm not going to worry too much about it until I see him on Wednesday. Phil and I have been doing everything right as far as eating and exercising goes. We'll continue on this path no matter what. I'm determined to not go backwards with my recovery process and will do all I can to heal myself. The rest is up to the good doctors and God.
Here we go again?
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We just checked your blog to see if you had anything about the oil spill, and were so surprised at all that has transpired in your life since we saw you last. We are sorry you have had such a worrisome time, but are delighted that you are recovering so well.We are adding our prayers for you to the many you have already received.
We are doing well . They decided that John could not have a pacemaker since he is too prone to serious infection, and so he is now on coumadin to help keep his a-fibs under control. These heart problems are very involved but thank God for the medical community that helps keep us healthy.
Be an obedient patient dear Myke
Give our regards to Phil and the HD family
Fondly,
Mary Lou and John Manning
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