ksdaddy Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 Going 175 miles away to a medical center today. They'll do blood work and an EKG. Pen and I will stay at a hotel tonight and then tomorrow they will do an SVT ablation. About 30 years ago I was diagnosed with a rhythm problem. One Dr said it was Wolfe-Parkinson-White Syndrome, another said Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrulation. All I know is that when my heart 'kicks out', all rhythm is gone, I'm weak, out of breath, antsy yet tired, and it last for days. It's like I have a popcorn popper in my chest. I got sick of not knowing what it was. I've been taking beta blockers for years, which control it quite well...when I remember to take them. Just sick of it is all. So tomorrow they'll go in through an artery or vein in my leg, and run a snake wire up to the heart. I imagine it will have a camera and all that... I guess, who knows? They should be able to find the offending extra node(?) that causes the random extra spark and burn it off. Any old school mechanics here remember carbon tracking in a distributor cap? Or the extraneous sparks you get when the plug wires are in bad shape and sparks jump where they're not supposed to go? That's what's going on here. I'm not nervous about the procedure, just don't like the waiting and anticipation. Penny will be right there so all will be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest farnsbarns Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 Blimey, look after your self, and very good luck to you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badbluesplayer Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 Don't worry, KSDaddy. Getting a cath done is absolutely no big deal at all. I've had a couple. The last time they didn't even give me any anxiety meds. I've had a lot of heart trouble and I know it's nerve wracking but it feels good to get things taken care of so you won't have to keep worrying about it. I would have surely croaked by now if it wasn't for the brilliant doctors who saved me. They'll get you all fixed up and get that thing to stop flopping around on you. Maybe you'll be able to ditch the beta blockers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderchild Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 Had a cath one day, the next day they put a stent in, that was 8 yrs ago, stil going strong Will be praying for you and your lady. GOD Bless. TC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Searcy Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 Big deal or no, I hate, hate, hate being in the hospital. Wishing you a fast and successful visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveinspain Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 Best wishes...! Let us know how it went... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitarsAnn Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 Your in our prayers!! God Speed!! GuitarsAnn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daryl M Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 Isn't it amazing what they can do now. In a few more years, they will probably be selling a do-it-yourself kit at the local drugstore. May the Good Lord keep an eye on your tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidl Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 Good to hear its being taken care of. Good luck and we'll see you back here in no time. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikekefr Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 Hope all goes well !!!!! Best wishes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitar dog Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 Good luck, I hope all goes well. I have been dealing with A-Fib for a while, I like your description of a popcorn popper, I've always described it as a fish flopping around in my chest- somethimes its more like a bird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS1976 Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 Godspeed to you and yours! Trust in the Bigger Picture, and always keep the Faith. We'll be here to share in your triumphant return!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 Good luck and God speed. I'm sure all will go well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigzag Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 Easier than falling off a log. I've had that done. I have a pace maker now, in fact, just got it changed out. That was easy too. What they can do with your heart these days is amazing. Hang in there. The doctors should have you good as new in no time. When everything is fixed, start working out. You'll be amazed how much that will contribute to your overall health. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 Wishing you all the best for tomorrow and hope, perhaps, you and Pen can have a bit of a break afterwards to enjoy yourselves! P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGBENDS Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 You're in my thoughts and prayers. All will be well and best wishes for a quick recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissouriPicker Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 We'll all be waiting right here, daddy. Our prayers and good vibes our with you. Hurry back, my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzoboy Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 Lots of luck KSdaddy,I was diagnosed with Atrial Fibrillation just last Monday and now I'm getting treated with Warfarin and another med with hopes of getting the ticker back into the right rhythym,if not I'm going have to be shocked back into the proper beat with the paddles.Ironic isn't it-for a musician not be able to get his beats right?Anyway all the best-my thoughts and prayers for success are with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrosurfer1959 Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 Good luck hope it fixes you up. Sounds like it's not a major procedure but good luck anyway. I hate going to the hospital also for any reason, but then again I spent two years laid up in one in 1986/87 and had 30+ surgeries so I think I earned my hatred of the hospital fair and square. Now I'm at 47 surgeries so far with one planned for mid april so ??? Wonder if I get gold staples or anything special when my surgery count get's to the golden 50? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff-7 Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 Good luck KS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzboy Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 Best of luck to you man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxson50 Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 I hope everything goes well for you KS. I had the cath a few years ago, before I knew it, it was over, so hang in there. Prayers are on the way.. GO WITH THROTTLE UP!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveinspain Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 So how did it go? I hope everything went well, give us a holler when you can... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest farnsbarns Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 So how did it go? I hope everything went well, give us a holler when you can... Was gonna say just the same thing. Give us a quick hello when you feel you can! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milod Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 All my best thoughts... And... all you young guys need to watch the health so you can get old like me. Me? Outside of learning I break 'stedda bounce a cupla years ago, I've been disgustingly overall healthy. I just kinda hope and figure I'll be like the old poem about the deacon's one-hoss shay that was built with all top quality parts, got beat up and worn, but just kept workin' 'til one day the whole durned thing just kinda fell apart. That's the hope. Ain't sure it'll happen that way, darn it. m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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