Cardio testing

I mentioned a while back that I would have to have testing at some point to see if I needed a defibrillator. The time is finally here and I'm going in tomorrow afternoon for my procedure. To be perfectly honest, I'm more than a little uneasy. Not about the procedure, but about the results. I'm still not comfortable with the idea of having a big piece of metal shoved into my chest and honestly I don't know if I'll do it even if it's recommended. That may seem like a foolish choice and maybe it is, but this is a huge lifestyle change and it makes me uneasy. We'll see.

Comments

Dug said…
I totally understand your hesitation. Just know that I'm going to support either choice you make 100%.

Let us know how it goes!
September 21, 2008 at 10:48 PM
Erica said…
Good luck Jamie! I'll be thinking of you.
September 22, 2008 at 9:30 AM
Anonymous said…
I hope all goes well, we will be thinking of you today. Good luck!
September 22, 2008 at 11:16 AM
J.S. said…
I'm thinking of you, too!
September 22, 2008 at 1:51 PM
Anonymous said…
Best of luck Jamie. I hope everything goes as well as it can. Jen and I are thinking about you.

Reed
September 22, 2008 at 4:12 PM
Anonymous said…
We're with you by thoughts Jamie
September 22, 2008 at 9:12 PM
Anonymous said…
Hope all went well.
September 22, 2008 at 10:35 PM
J.S. said…
For those checking the blog, I think Jamie's test went ok (in terms of the tests themselves not making her sick or anything). She still has a lot to deal with on this heart stuff, though.
September 23, 2008 at 2:33 PM
Blah-gger said…
Love you, girl, and am anxious to hear the results. You amaze me!
September 23, 2008 at 4:59 PM
Anonymous said…
Jamie- I think with baby Owen I have been given a new perspective on medical issues and how they impact people's lives. That being said I wanted to tell you how amazing you are (and have been since I met you in College) to handle yourself and life as you have in the face of everything. You are brave, strong and selfless and I want you to know how much I admire you. Good luck with everything and please know that I love you and will keep you in my thoughts.

Shannon
September 27, 2008 at 9:48 PM
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