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I mentioned in an earlier post that I was going to go in next week for a stress test. Well my doctor called this morning (I am on vacation this week), and they want to do the test today. So, I am on my way to the heart clinic to take the test (I didn't even have time to study! LOL)

I am really nervous about this, and the doctor said since there is a history of heart problems in my family, he wanted to get things going.

I will check in later today, after this is all over.

-Jeff

Prayers for you Weatherwunder (jeff) - at least your doctor is on top of things. I hope your results are good.

Patricia

Thoughts and prayers are with you, Jeff! I hope everything goes well with the test and turns out good.

Jeff, my thoughts and prayers are with you wxbuddy! I took my grandfather last Thursday for a stress test as well. Good luck!

everything will be just fine. it is obvious you are in good hands and sounds like you have a great doc.

Jeff, prayers are with ya!! I have passed all the stress tests I have taken and I didnt study for any of them My doc's also came to the conclusion that my daily life is a continual stress test, so no need for any more ..........your doc sounds very smart and precaution and pro-active measures are what counts!!

Jeff - I am sending happy thoughts your way. Hope the test results come back good.

I also hope the stress test results come back good, Jeff. Good luck.

You are in my thoughts and prayers Jeff....I know what you are going through (history of heart trouble in my family also). Best wishes on the test results.

Try to relax, you'll be fine!
Sending thoughts and prayers your way!

What's the saying, "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure".

Like Bfez said RELAX and we'll keep you in our prayers that everything goes well with the test.

Well, the good news is I survived the stress test.

The other not so good news is: The test showed something going on. However, I am going to have a heart cath tommorro morning at 7am.

The doctor said I will probably be home by late afternoon if everything goes well.

This is kinda scary at 40 years old, but the doc says it is not uncommon, especially with history in my family.

This is going to mean some lifestyle changes for me. To start things off, I came home, and threw away the remainder of a pack of cigarettes and my lighter.

Thanks for all your good thoughts, I really, really appreciate it.

-Jeff

weatherwunder wrote:Well, the good news is I survived the stress test.

The other not so good news is: The test showed something going on. However, I am going to have a heart cath tommorro morning at 7am.

The doctor said I will probably be home by late afternoon if everything goes well.

This is kinda scary at 40 years old, but the doc says it is not uncommon, especially with history in my family.

This is going to mean some lifestyle changes for me. To start things off, I came home, and threw away the remainder of a pack of cigarettes and my lighter.
Thanks for all your good thoughts, I really, really appreciate it.

-Jeff

Great job! Sometimes you need that "kick" to help you stop smoking. I'm sorry to hear that something is going on, but at least now you're taking care of it! We'll be praying for ya!

Jeff, that is kinda scarey. I'm so glad you threw those cigs away. I'm sending positive and happy thoughts your way. Prayers are coming from the Burgh too.

Your headed in the right direction my friend.
Take care and try not to be nervous. Sounds like you have a great doctor.

Take care my friend
Karan

Good for you Jeff! Stopping smoking is a good way to start getting things on the right track! I wish you the best and will definitely be praying for you.

Great job, throwing the cigarettes away. Definately a good start with what is going on. I continue to wish the best for you.

Good luck with your heart cath, tomorrow morning.

Jeff......sending positive vibes your way! You are wise to heed the Doctors suggestions now! You are still a young fella........I know there are those here who can help you thru the challenges of giving up the smoking........this is a very supportive group!

Your post reminded me of a friend who took one of those "stress tests" printed in a "Good Housekeeping" magazine a few years back. She told me she knew I was too busy, so SHE took it for me.........she told me I wasn't doing so good!

Take care of yourself now........life passes by much too quickly!......p

Jeff.......your in my thoughts and prayers this evening, the best of luck to you and a GREAT job on throwing out the butts!

I've had 2 stress tests over the past coupla years for the same thing, heart problems runs on both sides of the family.......I was doing pretty good until they injected that stuff in your veins to stress out the heart, thought "MAN.....if this is what it's like to have a heart attack!" Once again my friend, good luck and I'm thinkin about ya!

Dennis

Jeff....you are one of the lucky ones. YOU can control your own destiny and your own future. Some people never get the chance.

Good luck with the further tests and let us know that you are ok.

Good move with the cigarettes. Got gum?

Got lots of GUM...Lots of it!

Thanks everyone for the kind thoughts and wishes.

I will let everyone know how things go.