melissamph
04-12-2005, 08:17 PM
I havn't had an echo in 2 yrs but the Anesthesiologist suggested we take a peak a boo to make sure I am not having LV troubles. I am having no symptoms but "we don't want to have any suprises". I took on the I "don't want to know" mentality for 2 yrs. I guess I have to know since the doc and Dr. Fett think it is good to check LV function. As a nurse I understand....as a human I just don't want to know. Does that make sense? So I will have an ECHO in the next couple of days. They said they wouldn't cancel my surgery (Tues. 19th) unless there is some major issue and that I would have probably noticed some issues if there were any (I'm not having any symptoms). BTW...I just had my Altace (Ace Inhibitor) reduced! My BP is great! Just today even at the General Practitioners office! AS far as the ECHO goes....I just don't like someone else reading the results (different interps) but hey that is just the way it's going to have to be. I would appreciate prayers that all is well since I am going to have to face the "dragon" (dreaded EF number). Two years ago it was 55%! That was at 7 mos post diagnosis...... I am 2 yrs nearly 3 yrs out of diagnosis! Don't even think of it unless I get on this site. I hate having to deal with it again! I am 39 with 3 kids no time to think about myself and I like it like that! I am thankful that I have done well for sure though. Praise God!