This Friday I will be meeting with my cardiologist to review the results of my holter monitor that I wore for 48 hrs. a few weeks ago. It's been a frustrating road to try to get some course of action for my condition. My initial tests began 4 month ago. I have been on metoprolol and verapamil, but they don't seem to be working. My symptoms haven't changed, plus I have gained 5-6 lbs. since I started taking these meds. I have always prided myself at being a trim/fit individual...have run marathons back in the day. In addition, my wife will be having foot surgery on Thursday, and will not be able to put any weight on it for a month. As a result, she will not be the extra set of ears at my appointment. I said that she didn't need to go, but If I didn't find a substitute, she would cancel her surgery. Of course, I did not want that to happen. I did find a good friend that agreed to be with me. Here's where my anxiety begins to rise. I had prostate surgery some 20 months ago, and as a result wear a diaper. My level of anxiousness always tends to rise when there is a possibility of my diaper being reveled. My friend, a she, knows of my incontinence, but the thought of her seeing me in a diaper weighs on me. I'm trying to formulate some questions for me and her to ask the cardiologist about what happens next. If the meds aren't working, for example. My condition involves ventricular tachycardia, apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy with some scarring. So, if anyone has gone through any of what I just described, I would appreciate any suggestions/advice. I apologize for this long post. It's going to be a busy/interesting week.
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