Different day, same stuff

Well off to the Cardiologist this morning for an echocardiogram and followup visit with PA Law. New procedure with the echo having a "bubble" test. The bubble test is putting an IV in my arm and putting saline solution in and the echo will follow the flow through the heart.
There is a hole in my heart. And I described an episode I had back in '89, luckily haven't had one since, with numbness and my face slightly drooping. With that, the upper pressure in the right side of my heart, I will be scheduled for two things: 1. CT Scan of my head, to see if it shows anything damaged caused by a stroke and 2. a TEE which is an outpatient procedure of inserting a tube through my throat to look closer at my heart and determine the size and type of hole that is there. This is leading up to a possible surgery of clamping the whole in my heart.
Can't get over one thing before I am jumping into something else with my medical issues. It is so draining on me. I can't help but feel so down about this. I try not to but after so much with dealing with one thing or another it really takes it toll.
I am in good hands and I know I will be taken good care of... It's just the principle.

Whew!

Wow - the last couple of days have been something else. Returned to work on Tuesday and silly me stayed the whole day. Talk about coming home and going right to bed. I was exhausted. So how are the medical things in my life - completely non-stop.
On top of going back to work I have to get to the doctor's to get a "rush" referral for my cardiologist on Friday as I have an echocardiogram to do. Follow up from issues last year. Talk about a waste of time however it was great to see my PCM as my hubby and I get along with him! Nice to see him. Well my foot is giving me grief and I feel like there is three pressure points going on and it has me worried. Called the Orthopaedic office and they can get me in tomorrow morning instead of the afternoon. Just holding off until and look forward to getting this cast off. This would make anyone crazy... this is pretty normal for me... HOW sad is that.
Coming up I will have a week off soon for my mom's 80th birthday celebration. Apprehension but will make the best of it and enjoy the time with the family. Looking forward to seeing Becky's new place and going to the beach.
So what do I do for now... move on...

Catching Up

I am having to catch up since my last post. You can't blame me... the 30th was my 49th birthday! Yes 49! I am not ashamed about that cause I earned every year. LOL.
My day started off with me waking up to Brandyn printing some papers to take with him and his buddies. He left with Keng, Greg, and Robbie to LA for the Anime Expo. Note to self... find a better place for the printer other than my room!
Brandyn, Keng and Robbie stuck their heads into my room and sang me Happy Birthday! At 5:30 in the morning! Talk about being awake now... That was awfully sweet of them. Mom called me later on and I had to tell her she was late in singing to me as I had already been serenaded by the boys. She thought that was sweet of the guys.
Many birthday wishes from friends and family. Thanks to everyone for making me feel special.
Brian and I went out to dinner to Hello China. It was the last day for the owners, Hu's, as they have sold to someone else. I didn't want to go to far from home - which ended up being good cause I sure was pooped when we returned home. Brian gave me the most awesome card. He seems to have a knack for getting me the best cards! I didn't cry but it was worthy of a few tears, believe me. I was so surprised and pleased that Brian got me a NOOK! tooooooo coooooool. Brandyn got me a cover to put it in. I am such a lucky lady. So I have something new to play with.
We ended the evening with stopping in to Starbucks for an iced chai and passion tea (with 4 splenda) and sitting there and having some great conversation.
Christina and Josh called me to wish me a happy birthday and we visited for a bit. That made it all good.
My prayers go out to Richard Garcia and familia at the loss of his mother. Brian and I were very lucky to have met her earlier. I am so grateful for that.
The healing of my foot is continuing. The last two days I have been having issues with my heel. Experiencing throbbing and pain. Keeping it elevated and iced. It's all part of the healing process but OMG! Glad I have a loratab refill. Whew!
Glad that Julie came to visit with me for a couple of hours. She surprised me with birthday gifts. She is such an awesome friend. I cannot say enough of how lucky I am with the wonderful people I have in my life because of being in Utah. So blessed.
Today stuck in bed and got to visit with Michelle, my niece in Ohio, on Facebook and played a few rounds of Scrabble. What would I have done without that. Helped keep me busy and pass the time.
Just a few more days and back to work on Tuesday. I think things will be pretty slow and hoping to at least catch up and see where I am at with projects.
I had hoped with the time off that I would have done some crafting and other things but not to be... But that's alright. More fun for later!!!!!