tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7207449.post116974966711400808..comments2023-09-27T07:53:54.442-05:00Comments on Momhood: Testing the StressKarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08377271954635491241noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7207449.post-1170734044559941442007-02-05T21:54:00.000-06:002007-02-05T21:54:00.000-06:00Hey Karen. Just checking in to ensure everything's...Hey Karen. Just checking in to ensure everything's OK with you. Hope you're staying warm...and healthy.carmilevyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00360045114379957605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7207449.post-1170219658335970062007-01-30T23:00:00.000-06:002007-01-30T23:00:00.000-06:00Glad to hear that everything is fine with you. I ...Glad to hear that everything is fine with you. I guess the doctors figure if you can survive the waiting room then it's safe to put you on the machines. Don't know why they can't just hook you up to a "heart monitor" and send you home...you could then complete the test in the comfort of your home...without any unnecessary radioactive exposure. It sounds like you already have built in stessors at home...they're called teenagers.Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12994258976391146989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7207449.post-1170215254829637972007-01-30T21:47:00.000-06:002007-01-30T21:47:00.000-06:00Seems to me that you already have a built-in stres...Seems to me that you already have a built-in stress-test...actually two.. living with you. Isn't that the definition of "teenager"?Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12994258976391146989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7207449.post-1170092074070140482007-01-29T11:34:00.001-06:002007-01-29T11:34:00.001-06:00I was at a testing office last week where all I ha...I was at a testing office last week where all I had to do was give a blood sample and it turned into one hell of a visit.<BR/><BR/>What was normally a five minute visit was almost an hour...<BR/><BR/>the phlebotomist dropped the f-bomb on me..Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14487101194971876699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7207449.post-1170092043234483112007-01-29T11:34:00.000-06:002007-01-29T11:34:00.000-06:00I was at a testing office last week where all I ha...I was at a testing office last week where all I had to do was give a blood sample and it turned into one hell of a visit.<BR/><BR/>What was normally a five minute visit was almost an hour...<BR/><BR/>the phlebotomist dropped the f-bomb on me..Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14487101194971876699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7207449.post-1170018546048688362007-01-28T15:09:00.000-06:002007-01-28T15:09:00.000-06:00Oh yes and they have a chemically induced stress t...Oh yes and they have a chemically induced stress test for those with walkers that can barely walk across the street due to their arthritis... never mind the treadmill. My mom has to do that one and she says it makes her feel as if her heart is going to explode. I think I'll take the treadmill, please!srphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11751987787364198318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7207449.post-1170011851743750492007-01-28T13:17:00.000-06:002007-01-28T13:17:00.000-06:00I'm glad you're OK, Karen. We've had ample experie...I'm glad you're OK, Karen. We've had ample experience with stress tests in our family, so it was interesting to see it through your eyes.<BR/><BR/>Yeah, I want a Navy cap, too! CVN-76, USS Ronald Reagan, the newest, baddest carrier in the fleet.<BR/><BR/>I'll wear it backward, too. Just because.<BR/><BR/>Happy sigh.carmilevyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00360045114379957605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7207449.post-1169993492425821682007-01-28T08:11:00.000-06:002007-01-28T08:11:00.000-06:00It sounds like you had the same nurse I did last t...It sounds like you had the same nurse I did last time I went to hospital. <BR/><BR/>Michele sent me back.Bobkathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11842625953465490864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7207449.post-1169940180533565752007-01-27T17:23:00.000-06:002007-01-27T17:23:00.000-06:00What an experience you had. Good to hear everythi...What an experience you had. Good to hear everything turned out normal on your stress test. It does seem dangerous to have older people on that treadmill.Begeredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01535459376663511504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7207449.post-1169936790002266402007-01-27T16:26:00.000-06:002007-01-27T16:26:00.000-06:00I have a congenital heart defect so I kinda live i...I have a congenital heart defect so I kinda live in the cardiologist's office (yes, it's a group!). I can't even DO the stress test anymore due to my congestive heart failure, but when I did it, it was HARD. Freaking hard. That uphill part was a killer. <BR/><BR/>My cardiologist specializes in women and it does make a HUGE difference in the health care you get. If your heart does have a problem, try and find a doctor that only sees other women. Our physiogamy is markedly different from mens.<BR/><BR/>Glad your tests come out perfect. Heart disease sucks! And oh, I don't have a hat...should I get one?<BR/><BR/>Here via Michele.margalithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09782326504951603071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7207449.post-1169908045140646352007-01-27T08:27:00.000-06:002007-01-27T08:27:00.000-06:00It sounds like the heart group is designed to stre...It sounds like the heart group is designed to stress you! What a trying experience for sure. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for visiting my blog :-)Bobkathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11842625953465490864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7207449.post-1169851136466269812007-01-26T16:38:00.000-06:002007-01-26T16:38:00.000-06:00I'm glad to hear that you passed with flying color...I'm glad to hear that you passed with flying colors even if you didn't end up with a fly-boy hat of your own, Karen. It's always good to hear that your heart is in the right place and quite healthy. We need that critter, y'know?<BR/><BR/>Michele sent me way, way up to Wisconsin to see you (and your heart).utenzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15988445461413550750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7207449.post-1169841381747985332007-01-26T13:56:00.000-06:002007-01-26T13:56:00.000-06:00Wowie. That sounds Not Fun on a large scale. Tho...Wowie. That sounds Not Fun on a large scale. Though I guess it could always be worse, right? At least everything is normal!<BR/><BR/>Hi from Michele's and happy weekend!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7207449.post-1169816409798181452007-01-26T07:00:00.000-06:002007-01-26T07:00:00.000-06:00Michele sent me back, karen, and I am glad. Carama...Michele sent me back, karen, and I am glad. Caramaena's comment was worth the trip! I have to agree with her, too. The waiting room is often stressful; if not for the people there, for the length of time.kenjuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07342414519714356343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7207449.post-1169806786573340342007-01-26T04:19:00.000-06:002007-01-26T04:19:00.000-06:00So the waiting room is actually part of the test t...So the waiting room is actually part of the test then? hehe<BR/><BR/>Glad all is well and you aren't glowing by association :)caramaenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06424093087905485630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7207449.post-1169775057957433822007-01-25T19:30:00.000-06:002007-01-25T19:30:00.000-06:00Yeah, I did the treadmill torture...and everything...Yeah, I did the treadmill torture...and everything was okay. But the entire visit to the heart center was enough to make me need a sick day from work just to recover!Emhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14063254538593495040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7207449.post-1169759489142719102007-01-25T15:11:00.000-06:002007-01-25T15:11:00.000-06:00Yes, we need one of those hats, stat! (That observ...Yes, we need one of those hats, stat! (That observation cracked me up.)<BR/><BR/>Glad to hear the stress test went well. <BR/><BR/>My mom was radioactive when she had treatment for her thyroid condition. She had to use her own silverware, use a separate bathroom, and sleep away from my dad until it wore off.Jess Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06987689969282168406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7207449.post-1169759015537285692007-01-25T15:03:00.000-06:002007-01-25T15:03:00.000-06:00Your experience at the heart group parallels mine,...Your experience at the heart group parallels mine, except mine did not show completely normal - I have atrial tachycardia (a fancy name for rapid heartbeat). That test is aptly named though, because it is very stressfuland comparing it to spiderman climbing <BR/>the empire state is a good analogy!<BR/>It is good to know you are fine.kenjuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07342414519714356343noreply@blogger.com