Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Support Group
Atrial fibrillation (AF or afib) is an abnormal heart rhythm (cardiac arrhythmia) which involves the two small, upper heart chambers (the atria). Heart beats in a normal heart begin after electricity generated in the atria by the sinoatrial node spread through the heart and cause contraction of the heart muscle and pumping of blood.
I just thought I might get the wheels turning to plan for a DS 4th of July Mega-Celebration Party for next year! Exact location TBD (to be determined).
What do you all think?
No alcohol, no iced coffee or tea, no hot or cold drinks. no hot tubs, no spicy foods, no foods with excessive magnesium or potassium content, no excessive exercise or the usual fun recreational things that people usually do at parties. No loud music as it might stress some people out. No gambling as that might also stress people out. Not too much fun playing Texas Hold'em without money involved. Actually there will be very little food served as some just cannot tolerate overeating. No napping either. In fact there will be no chairs provided to prevent people from napping/sleeping. Everyone will have to stand or assume the Lotus position, 'cos as we all know Yoga is the only thing that is good for Afibbers - RIGHT?
YogaCat can recite some of her best poetry. Petey can read some of his longest DS posts. Karen can hug everybody. ScottZZ can argue with everyone. IslandLuvr can disagree with everyone, and CLane (aka: Carrie) can console everyone.
As for me Surfrat (aka: Thomas) I'll make an appearance and then slip out the back door. Lol ;)
What do you all think?
No alcohol, no iced coffee or tea, no hot or cold drinks. no hot tubs, no spicy foods, no foods with excessive magnesium or potassium content, no excessive exercise or the usual fun recreational things that people usually do at parties. No loud music as it might stress some people out. No gambling as that might also stress people out. Not too much fun playing Texas Hold'em without money involved. Actually there will be very little food served as some just cannot tolerate overeating. No napping either. In fact there will be no chairs provided to prevent people from napping/sleeping. Everyone will have to stand or assume the Lotus position, 'cos as we all know Yoga is the only thing that is good for Afibbers - RIGHT?
YogaCat can recite some of her best poetry. Petey can read some of his longest DS posts. Karen can hug everybody. ScottZZ can argue with everyone. IslandLuvr can disagree with everyone, and CLane (aka: Carrie) can console everyone.
As for me Surfrat (aka: Thomas) I'll make an appearance and then slip out the back door. Lol ;)
ScottZZ- What a good sport you are! I love your point of view! So much to learn from what you have learned about yourself and your triggers!
Islandluvr - It is your gift of debate and passion for research that makes me think about things and keeps me informed. I know in my heart that Thomas didnt mean to offend. He is a gentle soul with a kind heart :) and your point of view is always welcome to all.
Maybe Petey can bring his Ormon ECG monitor and anyone showing up to the party with an AF episode in progress will get a door prize :) and anyone who heart rate is over 100 gets a free ambulance ride to the ER :)
Yoga (Carol)- keeps those rhymes coming, putting a smile on my face.
I love this group, this support system, like no other place. (now you got me doing it! ha ha!!
Have a great day everyone!
Carrie
Funny post!! Shouldn't we be giving a door prize to someone in NSR though? Ha!
Lol. True dat.
'Yup, just like the Island of Misfit Toys in Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer and the Tin Man, Scarecrow, Lion, the Wizard and Dorothy - in the Wizard of Oz.
Art imitates life and in real life Carrie (CLane) is here to "console" everyone. You GO Girl! Lol.
Happy 4th of July Week 2012 everyone. ;)
-Thomas
Pill fights, prune juice, wow!
RN52 (Janet) - I personally love the idea of Survivor-AF edition! :)