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Doctor's appointment could of been better

So after looking over the last 2 test I've done my doctor wasn't happy. My heart rate is still high. He's upping my heart medication and adding another dose during the day. He's also added a fast acting PRN for me to take when I need it.
We're going to try this for a month and see if this helps. If it does he's going to look into me having heart surgery and getting a catheter ablation done in the near future.

So that sounds super fun and I'm not stressing over that news at all.
Cigarguy
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Poppies · 61-69, F
I do know someone who has had ablations for afib, and it does not sound like it was a terrible experience. For whatever that is worth.
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Cigarguy · M
@Poppies yeah I've looked into it some and it seems like a minor surgery with a pretty fast recovery time. It's just the whole idea of it and I don't do down time or recovery very well
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onrealityofdreams · M
I understand why you're stressing about this. However, the doctor could have simply brushed it off by saying "All this stuff is in your mind. You need to just calm down." But your medicine is being increased, and you have something to take when needed.
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onrealityofdreams · M
@Cigarguy Ask other heart surgery patients about their experiences, their preparations, their recovery process and how they handled it. I think you'll find the better the state of mind the better the surgery and recovery.
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Cigarguy · M
@onrealityofdreams I will hopefully the meds change will help and I won't need it
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onrealityofdreams · M
@Cigarguy I hope that's the case too.
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Levenrack · 46-50, M
I sense a bit of sarcasm sprinkled in at the end? A bunch of us starting to rub off on you me thinks. 🤔

Anyways I hope this is what helps, getting dialed in and feeling better. Bud.
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Cigarguy · M
@Levenrack I cry all the time. I just know today would turn into some deep ugly crying and my day would be over as well.
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Cigarguy · M
@Levenrack you Sir are the best. Thanks for making me laugh
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