Cardioversion October 1st -- Wish me luck!

[DeltaDawn23]

My long-awaited TEE / cardioversion is scheduled for tomorrow.  Blood clot has to be gone or calcified -- hop that happens.  I am anxious to be back in normal sinus rhythm, but dreading the whole process just the same.  Asking for prayers, well wishes, whatever you got send it along!

[DeltaDawn23]

Again, thanks so much for your concern, helpful advice and pep talks.  It truly made a huge difference.

[MichelleP_3811]

That is great news.  Rest up and feel better soon.  :)

[itdood]

Good news!!!

[tom_h]

Good news for a change!

[achillea]

Oh, good!  I am so glad for you.

[DeltaDawn23]

Cardioversion a success!  Had to wait a bit for a 2nd INR, the finger prick showed INR was not therapeutic, but blood draw from vein showed okay.  I had TEE and apparently blood clot was gone, because they zapped me only once and it did the job.  I was somewhat dismayed to learn the doctor had wanted me started back on my anti-arrythmic the day before the cardioversion and I had called and asked that very question and told there was nothing in my chart indicating that.  Anyway, they took me off the Cardiazem, which was causing me a ton of side effects and reduced the Metroprolol to one 25 mg. extended release at night.  It seemed like it took a long time for the effects of the anesthesia to wear off and I am still not up to par.  The PA did suspect fluid in my lungs and ordered a chest x-ray which confirmed it.  A result of the Cardiazem, the afib or perhaps both.  Anyway, gave me an IV shot of Lasix and pills for a couple of days.  I've had a few thumps, bumps and rapid beats, but still in blessed nsr!  Seems the first couple of days after a cardioversion are fraught with that sort of thing, but I am only 10 minutes from an ER, so feel pretty safe that way.  I want to thank you all again for your good wishes -- it sent me off with the feeling everything would be fine and it was.

[Bromley]

Ok I want in on this too.  Best of luck on your procedure tomorrow, and may god bless you and see you through this.

[DeltaDawn23]

Thanks -- can't have too many good thoughts and high hopes headed my way.  I will post the outcome.

[itdood]

High hopes for a good outcome tomorrow!!

[DeltaDawn23]

Thank you for your good wishes -- it gives me a much needed lift.

[MichelleP_3811]

Best of luck you get back into NSR and things go as smoothly as can be hoped for.  You have been through a lot lately.  Sending you much love and healing.  Feel better really soon!!  (((HUGS)))