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TexasTowelie

(122,133 posts) Wed Jun 11, 2025, 10:27 PM Jun 11

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I'm out of the hospital.

I was released from the hospital this evening after receiving the results for the chemical stress test for my heart. The results indicated some heart damage so I will be consulting my cardiologist when he arrives back from vacation to move up my scheduled appointment. I was prescribed beta blocker and heart arrhythmia medications.

I'm not in any pain and have felt relatively well since the breathing difficulty and increased heart rate I had on Sunday morning, so I was mostly there for observation while they added medications and administered the stress test. At this point I remain at risk of having to return to an ER, but I'm waiting for the cardiologist's opinion of how to proceed which could include ablation surgery or receiving a pacemaker. While concerned, I'm maintaining a positive mindset that the problems are resolved.

Finally, thank you to all that sent birthday wishes to me on Sunday and for the get well wishes in another thread. Those comments kept me feeling cheerful while I was hospitalized.

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I'm out of the hospital. (Original Post) TexasTowelie Jun 11 OP

GOOD LUCK AND LOTSA LOVE TO YOU MY FRIEND BOSSHOG Jun 11 #1

So glad to hear, TexasTowelie... We are rooting for you! hlthe2b Jun 11 #2

Happy belated birthday 🎉 Now, you'll get the care you need so you'll have many more birthdays 🌺 Deuxcents Jun 11 #3

Best of luck. Got a pacemaker and multigraincracker Jun 11 #4

Afib enid602 Jun 11 #5

Best of luck. Texas Towelie debm55 Jun 11 #6

Glad to hear you are out SARose Jun 11 #7

Welcome home and thanks so much for the update! Rhiannon12866 Jun 11 #8

Happy belated birthday wishes and happy out of the hospital wishes. Polly Hennessey Jun 11 #9

Thanks for the update Ponietz Jun 11 #10

I missed the thread that you were in the hospital. sheshe2 Jun 11 #11

I'm glad to hear that you are home, but sorry you had to go through brer cat Jun 11 #12

I must have missed the hospital thread. I am glad you have been released. It sounds as LoisB Jun 11 #13

Life was very messy without our Towelie! OldBaldy1701E Jun 11 #14

Best wishes TT DENVERPOPS Jun 11 #15

❤️ littlemissmartypants Jun 11 #16

I didn't see your birthday thread, TT, so here's a belated Happy Birthday! Nixie Jun 11 #17

Hoping for the best outcome. mountain grammy Jun 12 #18

Grateful you're out of hospital, Texas T! 💙 Cha Jun 12 #19

Thanks for sharing the good news! SunSeeker Jun 12 #20

Glad you're better and home, and have a promising treatment plan. ancianita Jun 12 #21

Glad to hear Figarosmom Jun 12 #22

Glad you are out of the hospital and doing OK. Silver Gaia Jun 12 #23

Positive thoughts create positive things. Emile Jun 12 #24

i know i am late to the party but here goes , when i first had mine done , i hated it . umbriago. gah. AllaN01Bear Jun 12 #25

Take care of yourself and get well LetMyPeopleVote Jun 12 #26

Being discharged is always reason for celebration justaprogressive Jun 12 #27

I'm sorry that I missed this news, TexasTowelie Niagara Jun 13 #28

I'm glad you are home from the hospital JMCKUSICK Jun 13 #29

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1. GOOD LUCK AND LOTSA LOVE TO YOU MY FRIEND