Went to see my Primary care physician today, Dr. Bursch. He's been my PCP for about 15 yrs. (the man is awesome.) I was weaker than I'd ever been since I'd been home. And it had to do with fluid levels. He doubled my Lasix treatments (Water meds basically) and that did the trick. I felt so much better after I woke up a little while ago. That's how some days just are. a mix of good n bad. strength and weakness. I take so many pills a day and some of them need adjusted often to balance me out right. (which is why they draw blood every couple days.) I remain optimistic that soon I'll be stable for greater periods of time.
The goal is to get on the transplant list and get a new ticker. This can take months. It can take years. I'm fortunate I have common blood and tissue types. First things first. Recover. Which I'm doing very well at my sis Paulette's (she's been busting her ass.) It's great to be around my family at this time. VERY Powerful energy lemme tell ya. I'm hoping I can start seeing friends soon. But I have to take everything slow. I guess the hardest part to any visit is getting me to shut up. (I talked to Rat today and he agrees, thanks pal.) But it just feels so good to hear everyone. Make sure you email me any info. on how to get in touch with you so I can touch base with you.
I miss playing my drum set. And that's another goal I WILL ACHIEVE. I gotta jam with my brothers (Ed & Johnny) like now!
I have a lot to work up to. But a lot to work for.
Time for chow. Will post again later tonight or tomorrow.
~R
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I bet Dr Bursch will jam with you when you're ready! He's my parents neighbor....always interesting at his house!
ReplyDeleteI would be curious to know....did this all catch you off guard? Was there any inkling something was going on?
Many thoughts and prayers,
Kim Waldron Schimizzi
schmizz@msn.com
Rich, From experience, I can tell you that attitude is half the battle. With your attitude you will achieve all of your goals. Keep your chin up and keep thinking good thoughts. Sending good vibes and prayers your way!
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ReplyDeleteI was pretty caught off guard. Simply because it didn't feel like what most people describe as a heart attack. (The old pinful chest and heavy weight on chest with pain shooting down the right arm. Mine felt like a huge back spasm between my shoulder blades. It hurt my back more than my chest. I did feel heaviness in the chest but I figured it was the back cramp coming around to the front. also I had a slight soreness under my arms by my triceps. both sides equally. I have a huge history of this on one side of my family. But the docs didn't rule out that the attack and damage may have come from a virus that attacks the heart. All I know is that the damage was too severe to save the heart. The LVAD (left ventricle assistance device) that saves me operates where my actual heart cannot.
I'll post a link to a video to help you understand what was installed in me. Hope that answered your question. That's a major reason we're doing this blog.To provide some info. Thanks Kim