I'm out of the hospital.

[TexasTowelie]

I was released from the hospital this evening after receiving the results for the chemical stress test for my heart. The results indicated some heart damage so I will be consulting my cardiologist when he arrives back from vacation to move up my scheduled appointment. I was prescribed beta blocker and heart arrhythmia medications.

I'm not in any pain and have felt relatively well since the breathing difficulty and increased heart rate I had on Sunday morning, so I was mostly there for observation while they added medications and administered the stress test. At this point I remain at risk of having to return to an ER, but I'm waiting for the cardiologist's opinion of how to proceed which could include ablation surgery or receiving a pacemaker. While concerned, I'm maintaining a positive mindset that the problems are resolved.

Finally, thank you to all that sent birthday wishes to me on Sunday and for the get well wishes in another thread. Those comments kept me feeling cheerful while I was hospitalized.

[BOSSHOG]

1. GOOD LUCK AND LOTSA LOVE TO YOU MY FRIEND

We all appreciate your Big Heart!

[hlthe2b]

2. So glad to hear, TexasTowelie... We are rooting for you!

As frightening as it can be, you do have good treatment options so I feel very positive that you will be feeling much better soon. Hang in there. We will be sending you all our healing thoughts and wishes!

[Deuxcents]

3. Happy belated birthday 🎉 Now, you'll get the care you need so you'll have many more birthdays 🌺

[multigraincracker]

4. Best of luck. Got a pacemaker and

all 3 of my cardiologist said the same thing, keep moving.

[enid602]

5. Afib

I’ve had afíb for 17 years, and go the gym every day. Hoping your experience is as good as mine.

[debm55]

6. Best of luck. Texas Towelie

[SARose]

7. Glad to hear you are out

And feeling better.💕

Happy Birthday!

[Rhiannon12866]

8. Welcome home and thanks so much for the update!

You've obviously been missed!

[Polly Hennessey]

9. Happy belated birthday wishes and happy out of the hospital wishes.

Glad to hear you are in a positive mindset. 🏥🤒🤗

[Ponietz]

10. Thanks for the update

Be well, TT.

[sheshe2]

11. I missed the thread that you were in the hospital.

I am sorry to hear that but so glad that you are home now, TT. You seem to be in good hands. Get well soon.

Love and hugs to you.

[brer cat]

12. I'm glad to hear that you are home, but sorry you had to go through

this ordeal. I hope your cardiologist will have an easy solution. Take care of yourself!

[LoisB]

13. I must have missed the hospital thread. I am glad you have been released. It sounds as

if you have good options for your heart health. Welcome back and Happy Birthday.

[OldBaldy1701E]

14. Life was very messy without our Towelie!

I am glad you are well and feeling better!

[DENVERPOPS]

15. Best wishes TT

For a speedy recovery........it's a whole bunch of new things, but it will be rewarding.....

[littlemissmartypants]

16. ❤️

[Nixie]

17. I didn't see your birthday thread, TT, so here's a belated Happy Birthday!

Thanks for the update about your health. I’m so glad you’re home and making plans. The best of wishes with all that you are doing to take care of yourself. You are such a bright light here.

[mountain grammy]

18. Hoping for the best outcome.

Keep that positive outlook.

[Cha]

19. Grateful you're out of hospital, Texas T! 💙

Be Good to your Heart💙 with a Healthy Heart Diet.



ETA~ And, Happy Birthday!

[SunSeeker]

20. Thanks for sharing the good news!

[ancianita]

21. Glad you're better and home, and have a promising treatment plan.

Stay positive. It helps your overall health.

[Figarosmom]

22. Glad to hear

You're going to be okay.

My Mom had a pacemaker. Everything was transmitted by phone then. Now it's likely through you cellular.

[Silver Gaia]

23. Glad you are out of the hospital and doing OK.

I also have AFib. I was offered an ablation. It's a relatively painless procedure, and it works. Sometines the AFib will come back, though, and mine did after a couple of years. In early August I am seeing the electrophysiologist who did the first one to talk about a second one. A second one has about a 90% effectiveness rate, so if my doctor wants to do it, I would definitely do it again!

[Emile]

24. Positive thoughts create positive things.

Stay positive.

[AllaN01Bear]

25. i know i am late to the party but here goes , when i first had mine done , i hated it . umbriago. gah.

that was over 30 years ago under stresful conditions . i had another one done semi recently. much better controlled . went into the 90s and a lot better controlled . the ppl driving the test gave me a soda to constrict the blood vessels so that the heart could slo down. hope ur results are positive . got fingers and toes crossed .

[LetMyPeopleVote]

26. Take care of yourself and get well

Again, Happy Birthday

[justaprogressive]

27. Being discharged is always reason for celebration

...within reason of course.

Happy Belated B'day