Heart fix part Deux

[Rodnok1]

Sounds like your on the mend Zeek, be home before you know it enjoying real food.

[Big bob]

Still in my prayers

[Onebadcad]

$STACKS$,
Thanks for the update, getting home for Christmas is your goal.

And now for the REAL important stuff, how many phone numbers did you get??

[zeek]

Originally Posted by Taurus

Did they cardio convert you or did they use meds and wait it out?

In any event, more positive thoughts sent.

They first are using meds and while a little better, I still fall in and out of AFib. Today they just started me on a Heparin drip for 24 hrs in order to set me up for a shock to the heart. Dont know if that's a "cardio convert" or not, but thats whats next.

Originally Posted by Onebadcad

$STACKS$,
Thanks for the update, getting home for Christmas is your goal.

And now for the REAL important stuff, how many phone numbers did you get??

The bad news is that I doubt I will be home by Christmas...

I feel fukn great and have been making great friends with the nurses. Some pretty cute ones in here but all way too young to want any thing from me...But they are treating me wonderful and always cutting up with me.

So...now I have nothing but time on my hands so I guess Ill hang out in here for awhile a fuk with yall!

Thanks for all the love guys and gals....it really brought my spirits up at a time when Im feeling pretty down in the dumps.

[Vandelay Industries]

*cardioversion

Glad you're feeling good! Now we need pics of these young fun loving nurses....

[09CTSV]

Had the cardio inversion done twice. They shocked me three times the first time and it did not work. The second time they put me on a med for two months and then first hit got the ticker back in rhythm. Been in rhythm for the past 6 months with no issues. The heart doctor is pushing to do an ablasion but I'm not keen on someone burning my heart muscles.

Good Luck Zeek, here's wishing you a speedy recovery. Tell the nurses a little rubbing goes a long way in keeping your heart in synch.

[Big bob]

Post up your room information I bet you could get some interesting arrangements.

[snide]

Best wishes for a speedy recovery Zeek.

[Taurus]

Originally Posted by zeek

They first are using meds and while a little better, I still fall in and out of AFib. Today they just started me on a Heparin drip for 24 hrs in order to set me up for a shock to the heart. Dont know if that's a "cardio convert" or not, but thats whats next.

Yup, that's a cardio conversion. I've spoken with many bypass patients in my groups that have experienced the same thing. I'm sure your docs have been forthcoming providing you with information, I know it must be frustrating for you at this point.

Wishing you the best possible outcome.

[zeek]

Originally Posted by Taurus

Yup, that's a cardio conversion. I've spoken with many bypass patients in my groups that have experienced the same thing. I'm sure your docs have been forthcoming providing you with information, I know it must be frustrating for you at this point.

Wishing you the best possible outcome.

Well now the Doc just came in an said no cardio conversion necessary.....looks like the meds have finally been adjusted correctly. Still wants to keep me another day or so to be sure.

[Taurus]

Originally Posted by zeek

Well now the Doc just came in an said no cardio conversion necessary.....looks like the meds have finally been adjusted correctly. Still wants to keep me another day or so to be sure.

That's great news.

[OnPoint]

So Zeek, do the nurses have nice bewbs?

Asking for a friend.

[GTOguy]

Excellent news, Zeek!

[Millenium Vette]

Great news Zeek! Now get your ass back home where you belong.

[zeek]

Originally Posted by OnPoint

So Zeek, do the nurses have nice bewbs?

Asking for a friend.

All my nurses were attractive and truly made me feel like they cared about my well being.

[OnPoint]

Originally Posted by zeek

All my nurses were attractive and truly made me feel like they cared about my well being.

Get well, buddy, and have a Merry Christmas.

[Allan]

Originally Posted by zeek

They first are using meds and while a little better, I still fall in and out of AFib. Today they just started me on a Heparin drip for 24 hrs in order to set me up for a shock to the heart. Dont know if that's a "cardio convert" or not, but thats whats next.

Cardioversion is when they put a plate in front of your heart and in rear on backside of heart. They say goodnight, give you an electrical shock and next thing you know (about 5 minutes later) they're telling you to get your clothes on. An outpatient procedure. My Afib returned ~2 weeks later.

Cardiac Ablation is when they knock you out and run a wire thru your thigh to heart and shock to eliminate Afib. Don't know why you're admitted and on heparin. An outpatient procedure. My Afib hasn't returned.

I know several people who have had Cardiac Ablation (all outpatient) several times with same result - Afib was not eliminated or it returned about 1 week later. . . and they have a pacemaker.

Both procedures are performed by a Cardiac Electrophysiologist.

Hope this clarifies. Good Luck

[Allan]

IF you're on blood thinners talk to your Cardio Electrophysiologist about having a device called "The Watchman" placed on the tip of your heart.
Again, outpatient surgery and 45 days later - You're Off Blood Thinners!
I've had all 3 of the above outpatient procedures.

https://www.bostonscientific.com/en-...chman-flx.html

[zeek]

Originally Posted by Allan

Cardioversion is when they put a plate in front of your heart and in rear on backside of heart. They say goodnight, give you an electrical shock and next thing you know (about 5 minutes later) they're telling you to get your clothes on. An outpatient procedure. My Afib returned ~2 weeks later.

Cardiac Ablation is when they knock you out and run a wire thru your thigh to heart and shock to eliminate Afib. Don't know why you're admitted and on heparin. An outpatient procedure. My Afib hasn't returned.

I know several people who have had Cardiac Ablation (all outpatient) several times with same result - Afib was not eliminated or it returned about 1 week later. . . and they have a pacemaker.

Both procedures are performed by a Cardiac Electrophysiologist.

Hope this clarifies. Good Luck

Thanks for the info, but not needed. If you read my OP Im in here for bypass surgery NOT Cardioversion or Ablasion.

[zeek]

Great news!! Im finally getting outta here! Just told by the Doc I could go home. Everything is working great, no more afib! Just be a few more hours to be processed out.