Arrythmia pre and post MV repair

[joanne6]

Hi all,
I just need some moral support. I had a 6 month visit with the cardiac electrophysiologist yesterday. My regular cardio visit was great a few weeks ago so I was feeling good about that one. I have had a ventricular arrythmia for 32 years. I did not think that the surgery would affect it one way or the other. Of course I hoped it would get better but..my heart rate is slower than it used to be. I have a Medtronic Internal Loop Recorder since I passed out in Nov.'05. They retrieved data for the first time yesterday. It just freaks me out. Anything to do with my heart does that. I am not very good at being the patient.
The recorder saved a couple of episodes and I had saved one from April. Don't think they were a big deal because the doc told me to come back in Jan. '07 when they will retrieve data again. By that time the thing may be dead. The batteries generally last 14 months I am told. I am thinking things couldn't be that bad since he didn't have me come back sooner. No suggestions for any treatment based on yesterday's visit.
So why am I so depressed today?? I had a hard time concentrating at work and I am trying to talk myself into "getting over it"
I guess I just wanted my heart to be fixed and the valve is but they can't fix the arrythmia.
Sorry to be the one looking for cheese with my whine tonight but I just need support from you.
Thanks again
Joanne

 

[aussigal]

we are here to support Joanne...
thats why this place is so great...
I wish I knew what to say to make you feel better but alas I dont...
I'm just gonna send you a big cyber ((((((((((((((((((((((HUG))))))))))))))))))))) ...

ton

 

[geebee]

Joanne,
I wish you some peace and hope you can get comfort from the pleasure of being alive. I am sure the arrythmias are tough to deal with and, maybe down the road, there will be a treatment that will work for you.
Know that we are walking with you, supporting you when you falter. We are happy to have you around.
Time for a glass of Bailey's.

 

[azpam]

do you get enough magnesium which can help with arrythmias? i take magnesium glycinate.(from metagenics or integrative therapies)

 

[aussiemember]

Joanne,

Feel free to let us know whenever you are feeling down. That is what we are here for. Haven't got any useful advice to give but just wanted to give you a *hug* - Jeanne

 

[twinmaker]

Joanne, sorry you're having to deal with these arrythmias. I've had my share of them for years and have been on just about all the different meds for them. I finally had an A-V node ablation and a permanent pacemaker implanted. Then I started with ventricular tacycardia and they put in a defibrillator. I'm not trying to freak you out by telling you all this, but wanted to let you know that I'm feeling better now than I have in years where my arrythmias are concerned. I think it's a good sign that they don't want to see you again until Jan. Just hang in there. Sometimes it takes a while to get to a solution to these things. I do understand where you are coming from. After OHS, you don't expect to have to deal with arrythmia problems. We're here for you. LINDA