UPDATE!

Wow! I have been getting server error messages on the site all day and have not been able to get into anything. Glad to see things back up and running.

Ok... here's the deal. I called my cardiologist office today and went a few rounds with the staff to actually see my cardiologist instead of his, in my opinion, less that par nurse practioner. Of course they were giving the run around and said they couldn't get me in with him to Febuary! I was also telling them I needed to speak with someone regarding this "poking" sensation on the inside of my left breast (right side of the heart) since it seems to be more pronounced , the area is sensitive to the touch now and does not respond to pain meds. I finally got LUCKY! My doctor was standing nearby and overheard the staff talking to me. He pulled rank and immediately ordered a chest xray and wants me in the office tomorrow! I hate to say it, but the squeaky wheel gets the grease. It's ashame that you have to fight to get something done, especially after a surgery.

I'm really, really praying this is NOTHING. Has anyone had a similar issue before with poking or pinching feelings post op? The idea of something else having to be done really upsets me. I just don't know if I can take it mentally. Hopefully, this will all be put to rest easily tomorrow.

Thanks to everyone for your support. I can't tell you how much it means to me to have others that understand what I'm going through and are willing to lend an ear so to speak. It really does wonders to ease my mind.

Anna

2 Comments

Hi.

by tcrabtree85 - 2009-12-10 11:12:35

Anna,
I am thinking that your Dr wants to make sure your lead is not poking you or that your pm is not moving around. The pm I have now has been in for a year and is not sitting in the pocket right so I feel something poking me all the time right now. The surgery I need for that won't be too bad they just open the incision area back up and will place the pm in a mush bag type deal and stitch it so it won't move.
I have no idea if that is what you are experiencing but I hope that it will be a easy fix for you and that you will get back up on your feet without any pain. Thinking of you and praying for a good visit tomorrow.

Tammy

Resolution

by annaelliott76 - 2009-12-11 04:12:09

Went to the cardiolosit today and had chest xrays done. Everthing looks great! It has to be a nerve or something "poking" me. The area is where the lead is, but the lead is too far in to actually poke. The pain is real though :) Hopefully it will subside soon. My inscision area is great too. Told me I can start light activity. Perhaps now I can start getting back to life a little more each day. Also, all the nurse vs. dr. issues seem to be resolved now. I feel God is truly blessing me right now. Thank you for all your help and support.

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