I'm so glad to hear that your outcome was so good, and that you're feeling better. My doctor said I will be put out completely, and they will go in through my left wrist.

Others I have talked to said I will be feeling so much better after the blockages are gone. I can't wait.

@Redheadedgammy Thanks very much for the kind though, strangely enough they went through my right wrist, doesn't matter as long as they do the business dear! Our lot don't pray but you are without doubt in all our thoughts too!

@glennlab Eliquis being the most expensive of the bunch!

@michelle666gar thats in my daily regimen. they are proud of it. seems to work well tho.

@hankster That's good, take care of yourself!

I've already started taking 3 new medications. I can handle that as long as the meds keep me healthy. I'm just glad to know I may only need a stent for the 90% blocked artery. Many thanks for your kind words Glenn.

@michelle666gar Lucky for me that is not one of my new meds!!

@Redheadedgammy Have you been able to check on tricare?

@glennlab I have not tried for a few weeks now. I have found it rather difficult to get through to whoever it is I need to talk to about Tricare.

When I've called I end up on hold for very long amounts of time, then the call drops. I had the same issue when I was trying to find out if I qualify for a VA loan since my husband was 100% disabled. I ended up calling my state representative for help on that one. I did finally get the good news that I can get a VA loan for something up to 145,000.

@Redheadedgammy You're probably going to have to go to his Las Cruces office
las Cruces District Office
115 W. Griggs Ave.
Las Cruces, NM 88001
Phone: (575) 323-6390

Let his aids get you through the red tape.

@glennlab Thanks for this info Glenn. When I have a little more energy I will go to the office and see what they can do for me.

Michelle, I have been thinking of that great place and you for weeks now! I definitely want to meet up with you again when I'm feeling better.

@Redheadedgammy I hope you feel better soon and just let me know when you want to meet up!

Thanks for your well wishes Anne. I'm so glad too, that it's not anything more serious. The doctor said that I am pretty healthy and once these blockages are removed, I will be feeling so much better. I can't wait!!

Definitely get yourself checked out Deno, because the sleeping a lot was my first symptom. I was just so tired all the time. Then the breathing issues started, followed by the A-Fib (flutters) getting worse.

Thank you for the well wishes. I too hope to be back to my old self in the not too distant future. I really miss everyone here.

Thank you so much Shelton, hugs really help, even virtually. I really have been missing everyone here. It takes so much out of me to just read and write in the comments.

Thank you, your comment is so kind. I promise to give a full report on my exploits.

Yes! I just want to feel good again. These last few months have been a struggle. I appreciate your good wishes.

Marje the relief that things aren't any worse than they are is the best news. I'm looking forward to having the procedure and feeling better!!

I'm also glad that I didn't need any major surgery, just the heart cath. Thanks so much for your positive feedback and caring about me.

I'm working on it Wayne. hopefully, I'll be back to my normal self soon.

@Redheadedgammy the sooner the better.

Thank you. I'm ready to get back to normal.

Many thanks for your positive thoughts.

The doctor gave me medication for my A-Fib, and I have noticed a lessening of the flutters in only 3 days. He said once we get the arteries cleaned out I will feel a lot better and the breathing issues will go away.

I do have pretty good insurance, but needed to get my deductible out of the way. I've already had to pay a few hundred dollars for tests, office visits with specialists and medication. Hopefully it won't be much more.

@Redheadedgammy Ouch!

Thank you! I so appreciate your positive thoughts.

I will soon find out just how good it is I guess. I've already been hit with bills totaling hundreds of dollars. I hope I've paid enough of the deductible now!!

If I have no issues during the procedure, I can go home the same day. The doctor said I just need someone here with me at home for the first night.

They will be going in from my left wrist, and he told me it will be pretty sore, and I'll have to keep my arm in a sling for a week to keep it immobile.

I'm hoping for the best outcome, and that I don't need to have a hospital stay.

Many thanks for your concern.

@Redheadedgammy That sure beats four nights in hospital. I had my chest sliced open seven years ago, and never looked back since.

All the best for you!

@anglophone Wow, that must have been tough for you. I'm glad I don't need that kind of surgery. Good to hear you're doing good now.

The breathing issues have been the most scary for me. I will certainly be glad when the blockages are cleared up. Ice cream sounds so nice. Thanks so much for your well wishes.

@Redheadedgammy yeah the breathing stuff is scary. an aunt (super nurse) showed me how slow breathing is better than fast. the dr. gave me some "trelegy" to alleviate the breath monsters. one puff a day. works well if i don't start my olympic training routine.

Thanks so much for your good wishes Betty. I've missed everyone so much. I'm just so tired all the time and have been sleeping a lot. I'm ready to get back to my normal self, that's for sure!!

@Redheadedgammy Keep your thoughts positive. You have a lot of people here cheering for you. :