[TriciaK]

Hi everyone: I told you I would report on the heart tests I went through at the hospital last week with my new heart doctor. He did an angiogram and an induced stress test. They showed a significant lesion, and so he wants to do another angiogram and put in a stent. At least he doesn't think at this time that he needs to do the angioplasty, but he has put me on a heart monitor. The most revolting development for me is that my oxygen saturation level is down to 85% so I am having to be on oxygen even at this altitude of almost sea level! That is frustrating to me because my goal has been to get my oxygen saturation up to the point where I can go without an oxygen tank to visit kids and grandkids in the mountains, over 6000 feet, where I used to live. I am going to try some things, like extra vitamins and minerals and veggies, omega balances and so on. We have been planning to leave tomorrow to drive our little RV back to S. Carolina to see two granddaughters graduate from college. We had planned to be gone about three weeks but the cardiologist would like to do the stent sooner, so guess we have some decisions to make. At least it is all hopeful, and this doctor wants to do something. I told you about the other cardiologist who has done nothing for 2 years---he was expecting me to die from cancer anyway, I think! So there you have it. If you don't hear from me for a while you will know why! Hugs, Tricia