I dont want to concern you but,,,,,,

[bcp (Premo)]

Ok, so Im going to a new cardiologist because I didnt like the old one.
Had a stent put in 4 years ago and have not really kept up on the meds like I should have been,, ok, I quit the meds on my own.
so, yesterday I go to my doctor (family type) to get a referal to see the new cardiologist personage.
he does all the normal stuff, by the way, blood pressure was 120 over 70 without meds. not bad.

anyway, he has the nurse lady shave my boobs and put the sticky things on so he can get the squiggle lines from the machine.

he says, when is your appointment with the cardiologist?
I tell him on the the 29th.

he picks up the phone, calls the cardiologist and has the appointment changed to tomorrow morning...
then says to me,, I dont want to concern you but,,, I think it might be a good idea to see him sooner,,

on the up side, he told me not to take the garbage out till after I see him..

should I be concerned?

[kwillia]

Don't sweat it... I'm thinking he just wants you to see the cardiologist before the hair grows back...

[SoMDGirl42 (Premo)]

Originally Posted by bcp

Ok, so Im going to a new cardiologist because I didnt like the old one.
Had a stent put in 4 years ago and have not really kept up on the meds like I should have been,, ok, I quit the meds on my own.
so, yesterday I go to my doctor (family type) to get a referal to see the new cardiologist personage.
he does all the normal stuff, by the way, blood pressure was 120 over 70 without meds. not bad.

anyway, he has the nurse lady shave my boobs and put the sticky things on so he can get the squiggle lines from the machine.

he says, when is your appointment with the cardiologist?
I tell him on the the 29th.

he picks up the phone, calls the cardiologist and has the appointment changed to tomorrow morning...
then says to me,, I dont want to concern you but,,, I think it might be a good idea to see him sooner,,

on the up side, he told me not to take the garbage out till after I see him..

should I be concerned?

No but pan lady should make sure the insurance payments are up to date

good luck at the doctors office

[bcp (Premo)]

Originally Posted by kwillia

Don't sweat it... I'm thinking he just wants you to see the cardiologist before the hair grows back...

thats what I figure.
they shaved the right side
they shaved the left side

I got a mohawk on my chest


gonna dye it pink

[Larry Gude (Premo)]

Originally Posted by bcp

should I be concerned?

...in my view, on how full the can is as well as what is in it. Full of paper and cardboard? It can wait. Mostly empty, but chicken skin, I wouldn't wait.

[jenbengen]

Originally Posted by bcp

Ok, so Im going to a new cardiologist because I didnt like the old one.
Had a stent put in 4 years ago and have not really kept up on the meds like I should have been,, ok, I quit the meds on my own.
so, yesterday I go to my doctor (family type) to get a referal to see the new cardiologist personage.
he does all the normal stuff, by the way, blood pressure was 120 over 70 without meds. not bad.

anyway, he has the nurse lady shave my boobs and put the sticky things on so he can get the squiggle lines from the machine.

he says, when is your appointment with the cardiologist?
I tell him on the the 29th.

he picks up the phone, calls the cardiologist and has the appointment changed to tomorrow morning...
then says to me,, I dont want to concern you but,,, I think it might be a good idea to see him sooner,,

on the up side, he told me not to take the garbage out till after I see him..

should I be concerned?

First, let me be the meany and say that you should have your butt kicked for dropping the meds without at least letting them know.

Those "squiggly lines" may have shown a pattern that he found "abnormal" for a rhythm, but that doesn't necessarily mean anything awful (if it was awful, he would have acted right that moment). If there is one thing that doctors will ALWAYS be overcautious about and jump to the "oh no" side, it is with your heart. Been there before! Try not to worry- it is tomorrow and you can get it over with and sleep easier. I'm glad you have a doc that is precautious...usually it's the other way around!

Give an update tomorrow if you can!

[tommyjones]

Originally Posted by bcp

Ok, so Im going to a new cardiologist because I didnt like the old one.
Had a stent put in 4 years ago and have not really kept up on the meds like I should have been,, ok, I quit the meds on my own.
so, yesterday I go to my doctor (family type) to get a referal to see the new cardiologist personage.
he does all the normal stuff, by the way, blood pressure was 120 over 70 without meds. not bad.

anyway, he has the nurse lady shave my boobs and put the sticky things on so he can get the squiggle lines from the machine.

he says, when is your appointment with the cardiologist?
I tell him on the the 29th.

he picks up the phone, calls the cardiologist and has the appointment changed to tomorrow morning...
then says to me,, I dont want to concern you but,,, I think it might be a good idea to see him sooner,,

on the up side, he told me not to take the garbage out till after I see him..

should I be concerned?

i know i would be.

BTW, i had a stent put in about a year and a half ago, had an echo yesterday and everything was fine. I am only on cholesterol meds now.

last time my dr said "i dont want to concern you..."

she followed it with " i think you are having a heart attack right now"

so i might be a little jaded.

[lovinmaryland]

Originally Posted by bcp

Ok, so Im going to a new cardiologist because I didnt like the old one.
Had a stent put in 4 years ago and have not really kept up on the meds like I should have been,, ok, I quit the meds on my own.
so, yesterday I go to my doctor (family type) to get a referal to see the new cardiologist personage.
he does all the normal stuff, by the way, blood pressure was 120 over 70 without meds. not bad.

anyway, he has the nurse lady shave my boobs and put the sticky things on so he can get the squiggle lines from the machine.

he says, when is your appointment with the cardiologist?
I tell him on the the 29th.

he picks up the phone, calls the cardiologist and has the appointment changed to tomorrow morning...
then says to me,, I dont want to concern you but,,, I think it might be a good idea to see him sooner,,

on the up side, he told me not to take the garbage out till after I see him..

should I be concerned?

I will say prays for you tonight

Bcp, as I agree it's probably nothing to be concerned about, but what were you thinking going off your meds before consulting with the doctor??? This is the organ that keeps you alive, why would you go and mess with that? MEN!! I swear!!


I'm sure you fine, but do what the docs tell you to do.

[Larry Gude (Premo)]

Originally Posted by Larry Gude

...in my view, on how full the can is as well as what is in it. Full of paper and cardboard? It can wait. Mostly empty, but chicken skin, I wouldn't wait.

...have no sense of humor and should have to PAY to read my wisecracks.