Jan,
You just go and don't give yourself any options.
I know I know......
I am praying for you and it's never too late for something good to happen and even for a miracle.

Love you

Thanks, Pauli.....I don't think I need a miracle yet....just need to put some focus on this before it becomes a crisis :-)
Hugs..jc

Hi JC....I don't know all your history but would just ask if this were one of us.....would you fight to get us to go?? No...it's not different...you are as important as anyone here!!!!!!

I can fully relate to your fear, I myself put off critical tests and such out of sheer fear.

You are a very special lady and learning what is what, in the long run will help you. I'm sure that's hard to accept right now, but, I've seen your strength in the face of horrid odds and have full faith you will pull this off.

Now, get your butt up, get dressed and go!!! OK??
We're with you in spirit, just put your hand over your heart and feel our love and support.

keeping you in prayer.....

marcie

You can do it!!! My dad has extensive heart problems over the years and it is amazing what they can do these days.

The only advice I can give is get copies of all reports and read them when you get home. All too often doctors skim those reports and don't look back to see if there are changes or inconsistencies.

Thanks, Marcie....I'll ne up n goin'.....don't know how dressed I'll be :-) :-)
I'm not too afraid of knowing what's what...that's how we get I no solutions.....more afraid of family pushing with cat out of the bag..
DH will ne with me and he doesn't keep things from rest of my family...dang it.:-)
Hugs...jc

Too right on that, Tigg...
Every six months or so when GP looks at last EKG dome I'm his office, he said. " oh my god.....that IS all over the place"........bet he said exact same today....

I did realize in conversation with someone here yesterday that I need to keep copies of EKG and blood work on hand in case of need for ER.
Helps when you're a woman with cardio issues to have that paper trail handy.....

Thanks, Tigg
Hugs..jc

JC, I will gladly kick your butt. I will also chase you down if necessary.

As to family, I understand that dread. You are stronger than you think. And your family just might surprise you. Sometimes we put our own emotions onto others, or expect certain behaviors based on past patterns, but some things change, and you just never really know how someone will react.

You can do this! Just breathe, and we are with you!
Sending hugs, love, and comfort.

Tonna

Thanks, T...will remember to breath :-) :-)
Hug...jc

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You get your good self to that appointment! No excuses......you are a wonderful friend to me and so many.....

You are going to find information on how to get that wonderful heart of yours healthy! Glad Hubby is on top of his game with this issue!
He's holding your hand all the way.....what a wonderful heart he has too! X

Just wanna say Proud of you JC and with you all the way....
Family can be stronger than you think, I found that out... n I know you will too... So glad DH is going with you, thats awesome..... Coffee, meds n here we go.... {{{{{HUGE HUGS}}}}} xox

Oooooh, so clothes might help to..... he he.....

You will so do this!

You don't have to share your results with anyone/family etc. It's your life. I know it can be scary....but finding out can help you deal with it. I hope things work out for you. Keep us posted.
Anne

Hey jc - this ____ (rhymes with ducks). I don't have any great words of wisdom so my support offering is this specialized rendering of achybreaky lyrics:

...he can tell your ma, you moved to Arkansas
Or he can tell your dog to bite her leg.
And he can tell your brother, quick, to jump right off a cliff
You never really liked him anyway.

Or tell your Aunt to pee, tell anything he'd please,
Yourself, don't give a hoot what she will say
Or he can tell his eyes to watch out for your mind
It might be walking out on you today
...

Now I want you to imagine all us crazy DS CPers are using our free 30 minutes Dan gave us yesterday (see snooze h button post) to do a country line dance while Billy Ray comes and sings this new version to ya right there in the dr waiting room.

The first verse still needs a little work, but you might be laughing too hard watching us creaky dance. I'll try not to whack anyone with my cane accidentally. Later you can borrow it to intentionally whack a few family members if need be lol.

Got my fingers crossed for ya. I'd be puking with fright. That anticipatory anxiety is rough stuff. But you, my dear, are tougher! Hang in there. I'm sending all good thoughts your way ( when I can get that dang song outta my mind lol).
(((hugs)))
Raggedy

Raggedy...I'm going to be LMAO in docs waiting room n everyone's gonna think I'm nuts..
Luv the song n the image to go with...hug

Hugs to all for support....
Today is no big deal...just gettin' the ball back in motion.

You all ROCK

Hugs..jc