Friday, October 12, 2012
Hi there dear friends, Yesterday I had my appointment with the Cardiologist and it seems my heart issue is Atrial Fibrillation - rapid irregular heart beat, at least at this time. The doctors do not feel it should keep me from the treatment. I will be carefully monitored during the treatment and if any other issues arise they will treat them at the time. It boils down to understanding that there are risks involved and they will do all they can to avoid them and treat any that come up. I find myself going back and forth in my mind - Am I making the right decision (as those of you who are close to me will not find this at all surprising :)), but then, I have to remind myself if I do nothing the disease will continue to progress and no doubt there will be more health issues to deal with. I guess it's like most things in life, the higher the benefit, the higher the risk.
Having said all that, I signed, what seemed like a hundred page consent form today, so it is documented that I understand what they will be doing to me and also that I understand the risks. It all seems a bit surreal. I am so thankful for Matt, he keeps me focused and reels me in when I wonder off to the dark side. I was also reminded by this scripture that I randomly came across today that God's got this.
"Whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away. Instead you ought to say"if the Lord wills, we shall live and do this and that." James 4:14-15
On Monday I need to be at the CBCI office at 8:30 a.m. for research labs, walk test, and skin biopsy. In the afternoon they will place the CVC - central venous catheter. A tube that is placed in a large vein in your chest with the internal tip extending as far as your heart. The CVC will be used to administer chemotherapy, medications, IV fluids, blood products and draw blood. After that I will have my first Nuepogen injection. This is to increase blood cell production. As the stem cells in the bone marrow begin producing more blood cells, increased numbers of stem cells are also produced and released in the blood stream.
Meanwhile Matt and I are enjoying another weekend in beautiful downtown Denver. :)
xo
Love to hear the progress. My prayer today is that this will be over before you know it and healing will take place. I love seeing your pictures with the leaves changing colors. Carrie
ReplyDeleteThanks Carrie, so glad to hear from you. OMG the colors of the trees here are just breathtaking. I know we get a little color at home but nothing like here.
DeleteHope all is well with you -- keep in touch! xo