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[Guest]

Ah... But SHE did get it done. It was the other office that didn't.

Now that I've finally had it done, I'm sure that my EP's office manager is relieved not to hear my annoyed voice 3 times a day. I've got to say, I'm relieved to not have to call any more!

Yeah, I can imagine.

But, I need to "backtrack" to clarify a bit ... what I meant was ... agreeing that scheduling the test should be the stress test ... doesn't mean that you don't have to do the stress test....

Hmmm...not even sure that makes sense ... LOL! Ah, well .

 

[Gnusgal]

But, I need to "backtrack" to clarify a bit ... what I meant was ... agreeing that scheduling the test should be the stress test ... doesn't mean that you don't have to do the stress test....

Hmmm...not even sure that makes sense ... LOL! Ah, well .

Believe it or not, I DID follow that! And you're right. Too bad it didn't qualify as my stress test. But to be honest, the actual stress test was a LOT easier to handle than the scheduling of it!

 

[gijanet]

Oh, wow, Niki!

Oh, wow, Niki!

Am just now trying to catch back up.............I have just spent the last ten minutes reading your thread..............and am still throwing things at what you have had to go through!!!! How insane!

Well, I am very grateful that the stress test was finally performed and that it has provided you with some peace of mind for that little piece of mind you have left after trying to schedule the damn thing.............geez! I am sorry that your ventricular function does seem to still be getting worse............no great surprise, I know, but I'm holding out for that miracle..........or many more years before you have to go that transplant route!

Did some research for you (like you the librarian have not already done this...........heehee!), and no wonder why your docs aren't sure whether the betablockers are doing any good. Mixed results for sure. However, the majority did seem to lean toward the betablockers for ventricular dysfunction..........except for black males, for some reason. You aren't a black male are you?

Anyway, here are some of the links, just in case there is a new one in there you haven't seen and you are going to be spending some serious time in the john.MIght want to print outthe articles, though!

http://www.ahrq.gov/clinic/tp/hrtfailtp.htm
http://www.tcd.ie/tsmj/2003/beta.htm
http://www.emedmag.com/html/pre/fea/features/031503.asp
http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/full/346/18/1346
http://www.nps.org.au/site.php?cont.../resources/Prescribing_Practice_Reviews/ppr31
http://www.kup.at/kup/pdf/1139.pdf
http://www.anaesthetist.com/icu/manage/drugs/heart/amiodarone.htm

On a completely different topic, did you get walk across the stage yet and get your Master's diploma? And when does Nathan graduate? I really am out of touch aren't I?

Sending our love and hugs and prayers. J.

 

[Gnusgal]

Janet, I just love you! I think it may be a good thing that you didn't get to read any of the saga until it was over. You may have stormed into my EPs office for me! Believe me, IF I ever go in to see him, he will have quite a piece of my mind (what's left of it anyway )!

On a completely different topic, did you get walk across the stage yet and get your Master's diploma? And when does Nathan graduate? I really am out of touch aren't I?

This Saturday is the big day for me (though I've been done with the work since June). Nathan graduated in May and has been working at Methodist on a telly floor for two months.

Love and hugs to you!

 

[Guest]

Believe it or not, I DID follow that! And you're right. Too bad it didn't qualify as my stress test. But to be honest, the actual stress test was a LOT easier to handle than the scheduling of it!

Heh ... perhaps that's a good thing that the actual test was easier to handle .

And, glad you followed that ... I think ... heh!

 

[gijanet]

Ya got that one right!!!

Ya got that one right!!!

Janet, I just love you! I think it may be a good thing that you didn't get to read any of the saga until it was over. You may have stormed into my EPs office for me! Believe me, IF I ever go in to see him, he will have quite a piece of my mind (what's left of it anyway )!!

And I would have, too! I think that's why you intentionally do these things when you know I'm MIA........ heehee! Seriously, that was absolutely a ton of crap, but I am so grateful that the end results were pretty darn good, all things considered.

This Saturday is the big day for me (though I've been done with the work since June). Nathan graduated in May and has been working at Methodist on a telly floor for two months.

Love and hugs to you!

Oh, I am so proud of you. Yep, I knew you had finished the work, but wasn't sure when you would finally get that prized piece of paper. Wish I could be there...........is your mom coming in for the ceremony??? And bravo, too, for Nathan. I knew he was close, but didn't realize he had completely finished. So, what is a "telly" unit? Telemetry or a bunch of sick tv's?

Anyway, love you lots, too, and again, I am so proud of you. Hugs. J.

 

[Gnusgal]

is your mom coming in for the ceremony???

Yes, my whole family will be here, actually. Well, not my California cousins, but everyone else. Even my brother and his new wife are coming in! Don't ask me why. Graduations are boring.

So, what is a "telly" unit? Telemetry or a bunch of sick tv's?

Telemetry.

Anyway, love you lots, too, and again, I am so proud of you.

Thanks. It feels funny to be done, though. I don't know what to do with myself anymore.

 

[catwoman]

This Saturday is the big day for me (though I've been done with the work since June). Nathan graduated in May and has been working at Methodist on a telly floor for two months.

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[gijanet]

Hmmmmmmm

Hmmmmmmm

Yes, my whole family will be here, actually. Well, not my California cousins, but everyone else. Even my brother and his new wife are coming in! Don't ask me why. Graduations are boring.
:

Dunno................maybe cuz they are proud of you????

And if you are reallly bored, you can start working online for MY master's.

Congrats again to both you and Nathan!!!! Many hugs. J.

 

[Gnusgal]

Dunno................maybe cuz they are proud of you????

Nah. I think it's more a matter of my mom is making him.

And if you are reallly bored, you can start working online for MY master's.

I don't think I'm THAT bored yet...

Congrats again to both you and Nathan!!!! Many hugs. J.

Thanks! I'll pass it on (if I ever see him...).

Love and hugs,