My cancer journey

[Ed_K]

 This afternoon I get to take this thing off that never stopped itching. I only had two time where I had episodes that the monitor could relay to the people who watch it 24-7. The first time they actually called to see if I had had a problem with the monitor or an episode, which it was an episode. It really scares me when I can't breathe, but I'll bet the heart Dr. will tell us there's nothing wrong with it. We'll see after I pack this thing up and mail it back the the company that reads it. When I talked to the watcher's they said my heart rate was way low almost to low to read.

 Anyway Y'all have a great day.

[Magicman]

I would think that it is best that they know so they can give you the best medical care.  

Anyway, it's always good to know that you are kicking along.  

[Ed_K]

 It's Saturday again and I've been told that the monitor was looked at and there's nothing wrong with my heart. I still have a hard time breathing but I guess the Doctors aren't too worried about it. I wish I hadn't given the torches back I could use the oxygen to get some air. 

 I keep an eye on different auctions and last Sunday Rita an I went for a ride and picked up a few items that I had won on Wednesday. Big thing's in need of the trailer were 37 18' 4x4s out of a tobacco barn, 7' land pride scraper,3 26' trailer side tarps and a pallet of scrap steel. Small things were Dewalt biscuit groover, Milwaukee impact drill, couple of J D piston's, some drawbar pins and a construction survey set. The best part was that I didn't have to load any of it, the auction company had a track skid steer and many hand's.

 Y'all have a great day, it's raining here so no work today.

[Magicman]

Keep on hopping Ed.  I had seen you up and about this morning which was a good sign.  

[thecfarm]

Raining here too.
This will be the 14th weekend in a row it had rained both days or just one.
I like the pallet of scrap steel.

[LeftFinger]

snow all melted and ran away some time in April we have had about 2/10 of rain since .
But I can give you all a heck of a deal on smoke and wind

[Ed_K]

 Well I've been contacted by another heart Doctor and he has read the report and is really concerned about what the monitor showed. Seems there was a blip where my heart stopped for 3 seconds while I was asleep and now a couple of Doctor's got together and look at the report and now they think I need a pacemaker asap. Ha Ha on the asap, the date to do this thing is August 27th. I don't know what to think, at first I thought they were trying to scare me. They did a good job of scaring Rita tho.

 Y'all have a great day.

[doc henderson]

If you need it, need it, it would be today or tomorrow while you wait in the hospital.

[Magicman]

Keep stepping forward my friend.  Every step that you make, or any of us for that matter, is another step.  Be thankful for each.

[thecfarm]

That pace maker just might make you feel better.

[Ed_K]

 Ray, I would like to feel better, it seems every time I go to do something I run out'a steam. Yesterday Rita cleaned the back evaporator pan and both sap tanks, and all I did was square up a screen door frame and add angle braces to the corners. Run for things for Rita, and sleep for 3 hrs after lunch.

 The Doctors said that I could pass out at anytime, so now I need Rita right there with me if I want to drive something. They scared me pretty much into not saw milling or tractor work.

 Doc, see that's what scares me if I pass out then I have to go to the ER, which puts me in the hospital. I need to figure out how to keep it from happening.

 Y'all have a great day.

[thecfarm]

Good thing you have Rita.

[doc henderson]

If you were here and needed it, it would happen this afternoon.  so, something does not set square with me.  I hope all good things for you, and hope they are moving at a speed that is needed.

[Peter Drouin]

If you were here and needed it, it would happen this afternoon.  so, something does not set square with me.  I hope all good things for you, and hope they are moving at a speed that is needed.

I'm not a doc, unless you're a woman and needing something kissed.  
But I was thinking the same thing, doc. 
Best of luck, Ed.

[doc henderson]

I would not think of it like you died for 3 seconds but you had a pause.  at a beat every 3 seconds sustained that is a heart rate of 20.  we have people come in with that saying they do not feel good, and they get a pacemaker.  a single pause of 3 seconds prob. means you are going to need a pacemaker to be on the safe side.  we all have PVCs and up to 6 times a minute is normal.  after each premature ventricular contraction, there is a compensatory pause and that is normal. I am not trying to say do not worry, but if they are not worried enough to do it tomorrow, there may have been something lost in translation.  I know folks who need a bypass, and the office has a front desk person call to schedule an appointment for a bypass.  makes patients a little un-nerved to hear it from them before the doctor.  

[Ed_K]

 Yesterday the front desk called at 11:00 and said they could do today so I said ok I'll be ready. 11:30 she calls back and say's the Doctor has an emergency and can't do mine, then they tell me I couldn't do anyway cause I had taken my Eliquis in the morning yesterday. I'm so mixed up I'm not sure where I am. Anyway I'm back on the waiting list, waiting.

Y'all have a great day.

[Magicman]

Not what you nor we wanted to hear, but my Prayers are for you, your strength, your well being, and for Rita.  I appreciate your updates.