Journal Entry for September 21, 2008
September 21, 2008 5:45pm
so i haven't written since april, holy cow! and by the way, that's what i feel like, a cow. my weight is now 208, down from 212 …
kate2149
10:02am, August 5, 2009
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About Me
kate2149
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About Me
hi everyone, my name is kate, im 23 and a college grad in psychology and now just trying to figure out what i really want to do with my life. i work part time in dialysis and so badly need to get out of it...the job itself might not be so bad but where i work is just horrible. a few years ago i was diagnosed with inappropriate sinus tachycardia with bouts of svt and possibly a-fib. i had a cardiac ablation on aug 8, 07 and a few days later, developed a PE in my left lung. here looking for support and advice, and also to listen.
hi everyone, my name is kate, im 23 and a college grad in psychology and now just trying to figure out what i really want to do with my life. i work part time in dialysis and so badly need to get out of it...the job itself might not be so bad but where i work is just horrible. a few years ago i was diagnosed with inappropriate sinus tachycardia with bouts of svt and possibly a-fib. i had a cardiac ablation on aug 8, 07 and a few days later, developed a PE in my left lung. here looking for support
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i LOVE to write, reading to escape is great, walking, running, exercising, rainy days and good movies, nyc, paris, speaking french, learning, meeting new people, yankees, my family, my puppy, singing in the shower, planting flowers, butterflies, being a bum, driving, the beach, comfy clothes, fall and so many other things.
i LOVE to write, reading to escape is great, walking, running, exercising, rainy days and good movies,
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January 22, 2008 9:14pm
NO MORE COUMADIN!
hematologist took me off today because i seem to have a minor gi bleed. so im done cold turkey, which is how you stop …
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Oh my word, I know! What's your email -- i'll send you a long catch up. I'm back from hiatus -- check out the journal and there's more to it.
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Stay in the PMDD fight!
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Things will get better for you. Most of the time the clots dissolve and you can get back to your old lifestyle. Find the good things in your life and count those blessings. It is just a matter of time. Nothing stays the same.
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Thanks girl, she's doin good. How are you?
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Close Pulmonary Embolism
i started having cardiac problems two years ago, diagnosed primarily with inappropriate sinus tachycardia and eventually had a cardiac ablation on aug 8,07. wound up with a large PE in the lower lobe of my left lung s/p surgery. need support.
Treatments
- Coumadin Working / Worked
- i used coumadin, it seemed each day was a different dose, and id have my INR checked twice a wk sometimes. i noticed i was not as hungry. developed some shakiness, docs didn't know what to associate it to.
- Heparin Working / Worked
- was started stat on IV heparin drip until lovenox was started and therapeutic INR was reached. it seemed to work, i'm not in the hospital anymore. no more heparin. no side effects that i could tell.
- Ibuprofen Working / Worked
- Lovenox Working / Worked
- took it for a few days, no side effects besides slight burning sensation after injection and easy bruising (from all the anticoagulants i was on) again, not using this anymore.
Close Arrhythmias
Type: Tachycardiai started having cardiac problems in jan of 05, had a cardiac ablation aug of '08, then had a complication of a PE in my left lung.
Treatments
- Aspirin Working / Worked
- 325mg a day for a month p/s, but now that i had a PE, it's up in the air
- Diltiazem Not Working
- cardizem, even at the lowest dose, i just felt too syncopal
- Metoprolol Not Working
- lopressor and toprol: it worked a little to lower my heart rate (thats what they used it for)...and obviously dropped my BP, but all i would do is sleep on this. i also have asthma and it's not supposed to be used for asthmatics. but, the docs thought the benefits outweighed the risks. not so sure.
- Morphine Working / Worked
- during bad episodes of CP in the hosp, this did work and took the edge off, about 4-6 mg was needed and i'd fall asleep soon after
- Radiofrequency Ablation Working / Worked
- had it august 8th, 2007...5 days later had a pe.
Open Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
my doctors don't know where my PE came from, could be from a DVT, not sure. i had a cardiac ablation a wk before i was dx'ed with a PE, and they went through my groin, so it might have started there. joining to give/get advice.
Treatments
- Coumadin Working / Worked
- my body never regulated it yet, and my range, like you probly, was supposed to be btwn 2-3. when my INR dropped, i'd start to feel very sick. overall, wasn't so bad.
- Heparin Working / Worked
- was started stat on IV hep when they dx'ed me. didn't seem to have any side effects, i was also on a lot of morphine then, so i can't really remember.
- Lovenox Working / Worked
- for a couple of days in the hospital the nurses had to do it for me twice a day, then i learned how to do it myself. only pain was when actually pushing the med into you after you had already stuck the needle in (its from the alcohol swab).
Open Healthy Eating
i used to be so athletic as a kid, in 1998 i had knee surgery and i never got back to sports or working out. then in 04/05 i developed a heart condition, and had surgery for it in '08, then had a blood clot (a PE) in my lung. feeling so overweight and unhealthy i need to get back on track. see diets and weight management.
Treatments
- Dietitian Consult Working / Worked
- it helped...some. you can meet with as many professionals as you want, when you leave the office, it's still up to you.
- Eating Healthier Foods Too Soon to Tell
- just starting to do this, have been to the nutritionist, know what's good vs. not good.
- Physical Exercise Considering
- scared to start, just because with my past cardiac history i get afraid when i start to get really out of breath and have chest pains, but to get to the other side, i have got to go through it
- Weight Watchers Working / Worked
- lost 5 lbs so far. hard to keep up with such a busy life. doing the points program.
Open Diets & Weight Maintenance
i used to be so athletic as a kid, in 1998 i had knee surgery and i never got back to sports or working out. then in 04/05 i developed a heart condition, and had surgery for it in '08, then had a blood clot (a PE) in my lung. feeling so overweight and unhealthy i need to get back on track. see healthy eating.
Treatments
- Eating Healthier Foods Working / Worked
- it makes a difference over time.
- Eat Less Working / Worked
- it works if you work it.
- Physical Exercise Working / Worked
- when i have time for it, i feel the difference immediately.
- Slim-Fast Somewhat Helpful
- to lighten the mood, i loved a milk chocolate shake with a cheeseburger...but when i was good, i felt healthier
- South Beach Diet Not Working
- did it for a little a few years ago, it worked, i lost about 10 lbs, stopped it and eventually it came back; hard diet to follow, couldnt eat most of my favorite foods
- Weight Watchers Working / Worked
- it works when you actually do it. nothing comes easy.
Open Fitness Goals
Type: Maintain a workout schedulei used to be so athletic as a kid, in 1998 i had knee surgery and i never got back to sports or working out. then in 04/05 i developed a heart condition, and had surgery for it in '08, then had a blood clot (a PE) in my lung. feeling so overweight and unhealthy i need to get back on track. see healthy eating and diets and weight management.
Treatments
- Weight Watchers Working / Worked
Open Obesity
i used to be so athletic as a kid, in 1998 i had knee surgery and i never got back to sports or working out. then in 04/05 i developed a heart condition, and had surgery for it in '08, then had a blood clot (a PE) in my lung. feeling so overweight and unhealthy i need to get back on track. see healthy eating and diets and weight management.
