Life is full of fun and games and we had an episode this week.
On the 24th of May we will be on our WFPB Healthy Lifestyle Habit for 3 months. At that time I am going to evaluate how I am doing to determine if I can stay on this lifestyle for the rest of my life. Am I losing weight and also does it correct some of my health problems.
To prepare for this date I went to my family physician last Friday for a physical. When he was checking my pulse rate it was extremely low so I had an EKG. My pulse rate was 44 so he called my cardiologist and he said I should go to the emergency room at the hospital. They gave me another EKG, a chest xray and drew more blood. I was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (low). I took a heart monitor home and wore it for 24 hours. This morning I went to my cardiologist and was told I need a pacemaker. I am scheduled to go into the hospital tomorrow and have one placed in my chest and attached to my heart.
They said I will be laid up for about 4 weeks. I would appreciate any prayers on my behalf for a successful procedure and a rapid recovery. This may slow me down somewhat in writing in this blog.
The fun and games continue.
Larry Strong, forever strong in life.
Good luck to you on your pacemaker. It is a fairly simple procedure to tolerate and you will find it makes a big difference. I had one implanted about seven years ago and it helps a lot!
ReplyDeleteI was in the hospital at the time it was discovered that I needed one, my pulse was only 32. It helps a lot of that weakness to go away. Since that time I have only had to have the battery replaced once. The best of luck to you!
I'm praying for you, Larry! With your strong will, I know you'll weather this well. God bless you in a speedy recovery!
ReplyDeleteDad rocked it. TWICE. The hospital staff at times were a bit difficult as we tried explaining his desire to stick to his plant-based food plan. Of all people.
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