I've been a member since the beginning of June and spend at least an hour each and every day reading both present and previous posts. This is such a wonderful support group.
Today I got the call that I am scheduled for an ICD for next Wednesday. I have to say that I am very much relieved that this is the course my cardiologist is recommending for me. A team reviewed my "case" on Tuesday and determined, as Lisa said would probably happen, that I am not a candidate for septal ablation at this time. I've decided to live with my symptoms which really don't stop me from anything and have the most important procedure to prolong my life. The person who called from the hospital told me I would check in at 1:00 and be out the next day by noon - I joked like the cleaning? I have a business meeting I need to be at on Friday and am hopeful I'll feel up to it. Am I being realistic thinking I will be able to attend? Would some of you share with me what the recovery was like and how long it took? I'm aware of not lifting my arm which won't be a big deal if I can just remember not to.
Thanks for your help.
Nancy
Today I got the call that I am scheduled for an ICD for next Wednesday. I have to say that I am very much relieved that this is the course my cardiologist is recommending for me. A team reviewed my "case" on Tuesday and determined, as Lisa said would probably happen, that I am not a candidate for septal ablation at this time. I've decided to live with my symptoms which really don't stop me from anything and have the most important procedure to prolong my life. The person who called from the hospital told me I would check in at 1:00 and be out the next day by noon - I joked like the cleaning? I have a business meeting I need to be at on Friday and am hopeful I'll feel up to it. Am I being realistic thinking I will be able to attend? Would some of you share with me what the recovery was like and how long it took? I'm aware of not lifting my arm which won't be a big deal if I can just remember not to.
Thanks for your help.
Nancy
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