Monday, March 16, 2009

We Interrupt Our Broadcast for this Important Announcement...

MY LIFE HAS CHANGED!!!

I've been on a blogging hiatus as you can see... I had cardiac catheter ablation last week for my tachycardia and the Dr. says that I am CURED! GOD HAS ANSWERED MY PRAYERS!!! It was the easiest procedure I've ever had done, albeit a little more risky. But my Russian, Jewish, New York BRAIN of a Dr. - Stanislov Weiner, has successfully ablated the extra electrical pathway inside my heart which was causing me to have racing spells and causing me all kinds of problems and wreaking havoc in my life (and the lives of my family) since I was 11 years old.

It was getting worse - it was getting restrictive - I was afraid to travel, especially outside of the country - outside of our hometown, even. I had to carry my medicines with me at all times, & my cellphone. I would not lock doors at home or at my office when I was alone (I work alone). I did not want to stay by myself. I was so paranoid that something was going to happen. It was completely debilitating. I never knew if my medicine was going to stop it or I would have to call EMS. I couldn't have a stomach virus or get too hot outside for fear of getting the least bit dehydrated because my heart would take off racing.

It all came up kind of suddenly. I went for my regular cardio appt. with my cardiologist in February, and we talked about this option again. We tried it 11 years ago with no success. But with a different Dr. and new technology, it appears that I am cured! I've had so many people praying for me here. God is so good!

I cannot begin to tell you all how this will change my life. Not only will I be freed from this burden, but I can enjoy things that I've done without since my early 20's. 30 years of NO Caffeine, no coffee, no tea, no chocolate, no concentrated sweets, no cokes. In the hospital last week, the evening after my procedure, my friends and family members brought me goody bags of all kinds of chocolates, flavored coffees & cocoas, teas, fruits, a chocolate pie and soft drinks. I ate a HUGE Hershey bar and drank a real live COKE and savored every single second!

I have since begun drinking coffee and sweet tea. My dear sweet husband warns me of indulging too much, of course, but I have alot to catch up on!!!

I can travel! I can continue to go on Mission trips to Mexico with our medical teams! (I have often thought about what would happen if I'd had to go to a Mexican hospital...) I don't have to carry my meds around in my back pocket anymore. I can be alone. I can lock my doors. I can be without my cellphone!

Dr. Weiner is nationally recognized, http://www.tylercvc.com/weiner.htm grew up in Russia, studied there, and graduated cum laude from Albert Einstein School of Medicine in the Bronx as well as studied Medicine in Russia. He has an interesting acccent to say the least. His Grandfather was one of the Russian scientists that put the Sputnik in space. He comes from some purty smart stock, to be sure. I can't say enough good about this guy. And the technology has come so FAR in how they map out your heart and the electrical pathways.

I would be remiss if I didn't tell you all that if you or anyone you know has a problem with arrythmia, please check into the ablation. You can read all about it on the internet and there are even videos on YouTube you can watch to know more about it. It has saved my life. Thank God for giving me the desire of my heart!!!

12 comments:

LindaSue said...

I say a great big Hallelujah! The Lord does like to give us the desires of our heart and in your case - your HEART was the root of the desire. So happy for you - you are far too young and vital to be incapcitated. Rejoicing with you.

Vee said...

Praise God! I had no idea that there was a cure for that condition. Thank you for posting this, Vickie. It's amazing and incredible and I am so happy for you. It's going to be a whole new wonderful life!

Anonymous said...

A very uplifting post to read. It's a good feeling for anyone to hear such positive news. Here's to your new life of adventure and freedom.

God bless,
CJ xx

KathyB. said...

Yes! Praise God! Posts like this are such an encouragement and just might offer hope to others who might not have heard of the new treatments and great news about the success.

I just started reading your blog ( love it ! ) and am amazed at how upbeat and enthusiastic you have always seemed and then I read of this issue you have had most of your life......with such a great attitude and thankful heart before this procedure...well, there will be no stopping the bounds of energy and enthusiasm now!

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GrinninGramma said...

Vickie, come on over to my OldTimeMe blog; I have something for you to pick up! ;)
Hugs,
Sher

Margo said...

I wish you'd told me, i'd have been praying. So glad it worked for you. My Step dad had it done many years ago and has been tachycardia free for years. I have skipped beats, but it's all because of the caffeine. go easy on that coffee. Glad you are doing well.
Margo

pedalpower said...

I'm so happy for you! What a relief that must be!

Mary Isabella and Kiley too! said...

This is awesome news. I am so happy for you...m.

Humble wife said...

Oh what a blessing for you! To travel and go on mission trips! I am happy happy happy for you!!
Jennifer

Irma's Rose Cottage said...

What a blessing that you found such a great doctor. Keeping your in prayer.

Hugs :)

Irma

TxFarmhouse said...

Oh my goodness, I had no idea! Praise God for your doctor and your recovery! I just brought my head up out of the sand to read your blog. i',ve been so caught up in getting this house finished, I've not done much else. I've even put off blogging because I have my left hand/arm in a half cast due to a fall and broken bone in my hand. You will be in my prayers for a continued recovery. Take care.