Today is the day, the long awaited and at the same time, dreaded day. Today is the day of my PFO Closure. I have been anxious about this surgical procedure since the day I was called to schedule. After weeks of sleepless nights and constant thoughts of what ifs, I find myself waking up toContinue reading “PFO Closure – 3/11/2024”
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Day before PFO closure
I try to be a positive person but I’m not going to lie and I’m going to be very vulnerable with this post. This past week has been exhausting. It has been long and fast at the same time. I have slept a total of 10 hours in the last week. Then the realization ofContinue reading “Day before PFO closure”
Call for PFO closure!
I received the call today that I will be having my PFO closure on 3/11/2024. It is really hard to describe my emotions surrounding that date now that there is one. I am very nervous and freaking out. I know and people keep telling me that it is a procedure that the Structural Heart CardiologistContinue reading “Call for PFO closure!”
Repeat EKG with Bubble Study – 2/2/2024
The structural Cardiologist I saw at VCU wanted me to have a repeat EKG with Bubble Study done though Riverside (not really sure why VCU didn’t do it, but it is okay because Riverside is a lot closer) because the results of my first one when the stroke initially occurred and the TEE with bubbleContinue reading “Repeat EKG with Bubble Study – 2/2/2024”
VCU Neurology – 10/24/2023
Today is the day I finally get to see the Neurologist with VCU. One thing about VCU that is always fantastic, is you typically don’t have to wait long to be seen. They are very punctual, and this is so appreciated. The nurse brought me back and took my vitals and let me know that the NeurologistContinue reading “VCU Neurology – 10/24/2023”
Hematology Follow Up – 8/28/2023
Hypercoagulable Workup (Hematology Lab work)
I saw Dr. DeRidder with Riverside Hematology/Oncology 7/19/2023. During the appointment, I had 12 vials of blood drawn to check for multiple Hypercoagulable conditions. Per Dr. DeRidder, if the testing comes back showing that I have an underlying hypercoagulable state, then it would be discussed to add Eliquis to my medications in an effort toContinue reading “Hypercoagulable Workup (Hematology Lab work)”
TEE (Transesophageal Echocardiography) – 8/3/2023
Today is the day! My 2nd attempt at having the TEE procedure done. I received a call the night before to confirm the appointment and to inform me that my appointment time changed. I needed to arrive at 11:00 am vs 10:30 am (2 hours before the procedure). I did call first thing in theContinue reading “TEE (Transesophageal Echocardiography) – 8/3/2023”
Hematology Appointment – 7/19/2023
My Hematology appointment was at the Peninsula Cancer Institute & Infusion Center in Williamsburg. I arrived for my appointment, checked in, sat down for about 1 minute before I was called back by the phlebotomist. I was walked into the lab for a height and weight and then told to sit down in the chairContinue reading “Hematology Appointment – 7/19/2023”
Stroke Care – Visit with Primary Care Physician – 6/13/2023
I met with my PCP today for a follow up from my hospital visit. My PCP is amazing, as is her staff and she actually listens and provides quality care. My Doctor read over all of my hospital notes and she felt that it was not a Hemiplegic Migraine because the treatment that I receivedContinue reading “Stroke Care – Visit with Primary Care Physician – 6/13/2023”
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