I need to whine | Arthritis Information
and I wont do it to DH.
I have to go in for a cardiac cath next Monday..the 22nd. Now I have had 3 of these and I know they are no big deal. I have to go 100 miles away which is a PITA, but we can deal with that.
However I have been having some issues lately and they seem to be expecting to find some blockages. if its only 2 they will put in stents, but 3 or more means a bypass. If its something else they may put in a specialized pacemaker.
I am scared silly. I am using up a lot of energy worrying about something that isn't likely to happen. I worry about how I will take care of the kids and everything like that.
You know the thing that scares me the most..other than dying I mean..
Its waking up with a tube down my throat, and not being about to talk for a while after open heart surgery..
and its all so silly to worry about. I mean they will do this cath which is honestly a walk in the park and find no blockages, and they will install the pacer and I will be fine and go home in a day..
so everyone.. please pat me on the hand and say "there, there..." and I will be fine.. sheeesh, I'm a mess.
Much & many hugs to you Kathy. I hope all goes well.
My mom said she does not remember much from when she had her bypass. She said she did not remember anything until about the second week. I guess they kept her on some good pain meds and out of it all.
Please do let us know what you find out.
Prayers going up for you and your family.
Kathy- I'm so sorry you are so full of worry. As a Worry Wart myself I can empathize. Most of what we worry about never comes to be. I don't know how spiritual you are but I always try to use the mantra- Let Go- Let God. He is in control. All the best to you- I will keep you in my prayers.
Kathy, no matter what we tell you the worry and stress of having a cath and possible stents, etc. won't go away.....I know, been there, had a heart cath. I listened to everyone and meditated and I looked and acted fine but but inside I was a complete wreck. I finally realized that it was OKAY to be stressed out about the surgery. It's a big life event. It's normal to be worried. You have every right to be stressed, it's part of the life process. I'd worry if you weren't stressed to some degree. Don't worry about being stressed!!! And if you do wake up with a tube down your throat - you woke up!!!! If you have to have open heart surgery you won't remember anything post operatively.
It's a shame that you have to wait so long to have the cath. but just keep yourself busy as you can this week and do some things for yourself and have some fun. You deserve it. Lindy
LinB2009-06-14 18:01:54I think the worrying about any procedure is the worst. You think of all things that could happen and get yourself so worked up..been there many times myself. I wish you didn't have to have this worry, Kathy. I will be thinking about you and keeping you in my prayers.We are all praying for you. Sorry this is taking so long. Yes my nerves would be shattered. I just want to give you a big hug.Thinking of you Kathy.Thinking of you...HGI am putting you on my prayer list. You will be okay and I can understand your anxiety.Kathy , all your worries are natural and what ever they find they will sort out for you in the best possible way. You are in my thoughts and prayers. take care x
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