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Author: CaroleCarole Date: Apr 3, 2008 22:14
Well, two weeks ago I went for an echo and the results were not good. In
fact, they were so bad that I was figuring out who was going to get
what, where Dundee would go, and what kind of funeral I wanted. My
doctor told me that there was something wrong as he listened to my heart
and said it was beating stronger. So today I went for a nuclear test
called a MUGA. They take blood out of you, add some radioactive stuff to
it, then put it back in you and take pictures and video. The results
were fantastic. My ejection fraction had been 25-28, and now the
preliminary results showed that it's 38! My cardiologist still has to go
over the test and I'll probably hear from him tomorrow or Monday, but I
know I'm going to be sleeping a LOT better tonight. And it looks like
Dundee will have...
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Author: Jo FireyJo Firey Date: Apr 3, 2008 22:18
> Well, two weeks ago I went for an echo and the results were not good. In
> fact, they were so bad that I was figuring out who was going to get what,
> where Dundee would go, and what kind of funeral I wanted. My doctor told
> me that there was something wrong as he listened to my heart and said it
> was beating stronger. So today I went for a nuclear test called a MUGA.
> They take blood out of you, add some radioactive stuff to it, then put it
> back in you and take pictures and video. The results were fantastic. My
> ejection fraction had been 25-28, and now the preliminary results showed
> that it's 38! My cardiologist still has to go over the test and I'll
> probably hear from him...
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Author: d'huitd'huit Date: Apr 3, 2008 23:57
AWESOME!!!! :-)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))),which means i
can't stop smiling.
kate
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Author: janersjaners Date: Apr 4, 2008 07:16
Congrats Carole. Wonderful news for you.
Now don't go hog wild and do anything over stenuous :) so behave LOL
Take it easy and enjoy.
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Date: Apr 4, 2008 07:49
(((Carole)))
How wonderful!:)
Kelly C.
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Author: DeeTee and Bob TaggartDeeTee and Bob Taggart Date: Apr 4, 2008 07:53
Good. We need you around here. Glad to hear this kind of good news!
DeeTee
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Author: CaroleCarole Date: Apr 4, 2008 08:29
Jo Firey wrote:
> That's getting back heart strength that normally you just don't ever get
> back, am I right?
Not sure. I have to talk over the entire test with my cardiologist. But
I'll add that to my list of questions :)
> And 38 isn't going to run marathons, but it might be able to dance?
I can dance. I danced last November in Vancouver. It was so amazing to
be able to dance again. And this past Monday, I went ice skating for the
first time in years :)))
> Way to go good!
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> This isn't something that would be expected from the weight loss either is
> it. Its just good ole impossible healing.
Another question for the cardy guy :) I'll let you know what he says. I
do know I slept a lot better last night! :)))
And today is my one year anniversary of adopting Dundee. So we are
having a double celebration here :))))
Carole
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Author: CaroleCarole Date: Apr 4, 2008 08:30
d'huit wrote:
> AWESOME!!!! :-)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))),which means i
> can't stop smiling.
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> kate
Me either. Thanks, Kate :))
Carole
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Author: CaroleCarole Date: Apr 4, 2008 08:30
janers wrote:
> Congrats Carole. Wonderful news for you.
>
> Now don't go hog wild and do anything over stenuous :) so behave LOL
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> Take it easy and enjoy.
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> janers
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Awww, you mean I can't have rampant sex with a cute studmuffin?? I have
to behave?? What's the fun in that? LOL :)))
Carole
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Author: CaroleCarole Date: Apr 4, 2008 08:31
Joan Carter wrote:
> That's great news, Carole. And I loved your reply to Gary. :-)
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> Joan
Thanks, Joan :-))
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