After spending a very relaxing weekend at my parents house in Houston, I got up bright and early yesterday and turned in my monitor at the cardiologist's office. I didn't expect to hear from them so soon, but I got a call yesterday afternoon saying it mostly looked normal, but there was some ectopy (extra beats, not normal!) noted. The doctor wanted me to go ahead and do the 30 day monitor to see if it shows up there. He also wanted me to have it while I am working to see if work is responsible for these beats. SO, I go back to the doctor on Monday for my echo, stress test, and placement of this monitor. Should be interesting.....
Oliver and Liberty are absolutely traumatized right now. They are both hiding from me because I just clipped nails. I literally had to lay on both of them to do it. Babies. Now Oliver is happily sitting on the porch watching birds and planes. Liberty is curled up and licking the couch. All is well in their lives...
The next few weeks should be very interesting at work. In a week, the transplant cardiologist goes on vacation for 2 weeks. In 2 weeks, the other coordinator goes...so it'll just be me. Right now, it looks like I'll be on call and everything. I'm sure it will be just the most interesting couple of weeks!
Okay. I'm off...YAWN.
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My only recommendation for the 30-day heart monitor is to move the leads around on your chest every other day. That way, you don't end up with one really raw spot from removing and replacing the tape. I'm sure they told you not to get it wet, and that's a good idea. I just know that I moved mine around every second day (after removing it for a full shower). Good luck!
And don't use plastic tape this time!
I just saw Max's tail disappear under the couch. Again. Crazy boy. Oh, and I was awakened by my fire alarm going off this morning, right above my head. Good times, good times.
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