So, I just came back from seeing my family doctor who went over all my test results from last weeks visit to the ER.
I learned that in a fast paced and very busy ER, mistakes are bound to be made – and one of communication was made with me last week!
I did NOT have a heart attack! I’m fine! I’m also very relieved!
Apparently, between all the hub bub of the ER and all the tests I was given, I misunderstood one of the two ER docs I saw during their shift change, when one of them said, “We found troponin your blood, your heart took a hit” and the other said, “I’m going to send you home with some nitroglycerin spray!”
What neither explain then, and Dr. Baxter did today – was the troponin found in my blood was at a level 5. Heart attacks come in around 1,000! She said they never would have sent me home if I had an attack!
Since all the other tests came back clean, we talked it out, retold the story of what happened, and we now think I might have had some indigestion, or possibly I pulled a muscle in my chest!
Ken and I are more than relieved – We are over the moon with joy!
I have the go ahead to hit the woods and hike again! Dr. Baxter suggested I carry bear spray, but there is no need for me to carry the nitro spray!
Thank you all for your love, concern, and support. I feel your love!
I also know a lot more about a plant based diet than I did last week! I believe I’ll still make some changes, but now because I’m able, and not because I have to!
It is nice to know I am loved. This ride has been a crazy one! On we go!
Fantastic news! I am so happy for you both. You will never regret your dietary change. Such a gift to make changes because you want to and not need to.
Heck yeah!
WOOT WOOT!
Hip Hip Hooray! Total change in world view, right?
heck yeah!
So good to read this!