December 11, 2006

  • Stress Test

    I don't know what possessed me to agree to a stress test right before dh's birthday and Christmas . . .


    It's been three months and 17 days since my heart attack.  The test is coming up rather quickly on Wednesday.  This is where they are going to stress my heart to see how well it's functioning.  I'm a bit anxious.  This is the most important test I've ever had to take and I don't want to fail.  At least this is how I'm feeling.  I don't think I can really "fail" this test.  I don't think anyone could. 


    It's actually called a Thallium myocardial perfusion.  Sounds scary doesn't it?  "Myocardial Perfusion Imaging stress test is usually done in Nuclear Medicine Departments."  NOW does it sound scary?  Well I think so.  The plan is I'll exercise, they'll inject my veins with dye and see if it flows to my heart like it's supposed to.  Then they will do it again after a couple hours of rest.  If my blood is flowing to my heart like it does in yours -- I pass.  Yippee!!  If not, I'll have some more work to do. 


    I guess the only way to fail is to die from another heart attack right then and there -- which IS NOT going to happen. 


    There will be doctors there to monitor every move I make.  So no worries!!


    I've been eating well and exercising at least 5 days a week.  My weight has stabilized for now.  I'm not loosing anymore, nor am I gaining.  I'm alright with this for now.  It's been hard to be 100% since Thanksgiving.  After Christmas, all the snacky stuff will be out of the house and I'll get back on track. 


    There is a cardio machine at the Y called a elliptical crossramp that I've been using. For you techies out there it's a Precor EFX 524i.   OMG!!  I can't tell if it's more like running or snow skiing, but either way, I've increased my cardio output by a lot.  I was at a place on the treadmill that I couldn't push myself anymore without running.  I'm worried I will hurt my knees or my back if I run.   Today I did the treadmill for 10 minutes (5 to warm up and 5 to cool down) and the cross ramp for 26 min!!  WOW!!   My butt is gonna look great at some point!!   


    Keep me in your thoughts on Wednesday afternoon and send "flowing" thoughts my way.  I'll check back in later and let you know how it went. 

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