tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post4347323914964765022..comments2023-10-02T08:42:20.907-04:00Comments on A Knitting Nurse: From the HeartRudeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17889298704039071473noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-49338165353940315402010-02-24T09:52:00.287-05:002010-02-24T09:52:00.287-05:00You do! That's how I found you!You do! That's how I found you!unmitigated mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13901264130484454602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-83389028123143617212010-02-23T10:53:02.436-05:002010-02-23T10:53:02.436-05:00Middle Aged Woman, joining the military would be t...Middle Aged Woman, joining the military would be the route he wants to take, but his cardiac diagnosis is on their list of exclusions, too.<br /><br />And hey! Don't I know you from the Colony?Rudeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17889298704039071473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-22798960186499964482010-02-23T09:36:06.958-05:002010-02-23T09:36:06.958-05:00Your son sounds like an amazing young man. Does hi...Your son sounds like an amazing young man. Does his condition prohibit service in the armed forces? Gov't hiring is always preferential toward vets. And a good doctor is worth the wait.unmitigated mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13901264130484454602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-22646967683213964492010-02-20T12:25:27.572-05:002010-02-20T12:25:27.572-05:00lessons of the heart come in all kinds of ways. Se...lessons of the heart come in all kinds of ways. Sending love and light to you.<br />xodebrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17676300309029588465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-1085442691307786772010-02-19T23:09:24.688-05:002010-02-19T23:09:24.688-05:00AS Rossita aid - a rock and a hard place. All you ...AS Rossita aid - a rock and a hard place. All you can do is supprot his decison and hold your breath.<br />Take care and look after yourself.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04272556558968084362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-68822067018294947222010-02-19T10:44:06.685-05:002010-02-19T10:44:06.685-05:00He's kind of between a rock and a hard place i...He's kind of between a rock and a hard place isn't he? I know being a cardiac nurse you know much more than I do, I just thought to offer my thoughts. I hope it goes well for him, I know what it's like to be a worried parent. I'm still worrying for my DIL as you know...ciaoRosittahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05722304052321553692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-18443585549304064492010-02-19T10:29:54.618-05:002010-02-19T10:29:54.618-05:00Thank you everyone for your kind thoughts.
Rosita...Thank you everyone for your kind thoughts.<br /><br />Rosita, he has had ablation once, but the problem for him is the location of the lesion--right inside the AV node. If it was elsewhere, the risks would be lower. We'll see what cryoablation has to offer. Less tissue is harmed when it's frozen than when it's burned with a heat source, but there is still that pesky problem of the location. I'm sure for him that the use of a beta blocker is no fun, either.<br /><br />If the ablation causes the AV node to fail, then he ends up with a pacemaker that will require replacement of the pacer itself or the wires every 4 to 8 years. That's quite an issue to deal with for a 21 year old when meds are doing a good job with symptoms.Rudeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17889298704039071473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-65634781149600384532010-02-19T10:20:05.774-05:002010-02-19T10:20:05.774-05:00Rudee, you know I had the ablation almost two year...Rudee, you know I had the ablation almost two years ago and it appears to have been successful in my case. I heard something very interesting on the news a little while ago about ablation in younger people and the positive outcomes as compared to drugs. Your son has a right to decide his treatment as much as we as parents would wish otherwise. He has dreams and aspirations and I guess it's better "to try and fail than not try at all" (the old cliche).<br />Here's the link to the article although I'm sure you've researched it better than me...ciao<br />http://www.jnj.com/connect/news/all/20100127_100000<br /><br />http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=112730Rosittahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05722304052321553692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-45803948909775295702010-02-19T05:01:29.874-05:002010-02-19T05:01:29.874-05:00I too think his heart is just fine the way it is. ...I too think his heart is just fine the way it is. Well brought up, I'd say. <br /><br />I don't really understand the workings of the heart even though I may have to learn now as Amy's father has recently been diagnosed with cardio myopathy and it could be hereditary. If you know about it I'd be ever so grateful if you could email me crystal.jigsaw7@btinternet.com<br />I've looked it up on the web but still can't make head nor tail of it and think I need to chat to the doctor.<br /><br />But back to your son, there's a reason for everything in life. Perhaps something better is just around the corner.<br /><br />CJ xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-49365627499691596752010-02-19T04:17:57.191-05:002010-02-19T04:17:57.191-05:00A difficult decision your son has to make at such ...A difficult decision your son has to make at such a young age! And he has to live with it for the rest of his life (probably). be of good encourage!Jeannette StGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07951617490107614687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-86794400156338864792010-02-18T23:22:12.818-05:002010-02-18T23:22:12.818-05:00What a fine young man! What a wise mom. And Rudee,...What a fine young man! What a wise mom. And Rudee, you are the vessel through which the genes traveled -- as we all are. His condition is in no way your fault. It can't be. You didn't pick your genes. Here's to your son's dream. And here's to you!Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18372015226222285350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-19951783403227678342010-02-18T20:09:18.915-05:002010-02-18T20:09:18.915-05:00Oh my, that is the most difficult thing to go thro...Oh my, that is the most difficult thing to go through; watching your child suffer. My oldest had/has scoliosis and had to wear a brace throughout her 8th grade year, then had a six hour surgery the summer before 9th grade involving a metal rod inserted alongside her spine and bone marrow scraped out of her hip. I think I aged exponentially during that year and I still cringe whenever she tells me she's fallen down. This is a long way of saying I am so sorry you and he are going through this. Best of wishes throughout it. Which is forever really, isn't it? But he does sound really, really grounded.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00691293013547048119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-44552692883550031642010-02-18T19:33:40.637-05:002010-02-18T19:33:40.637-05:00A very wise young man with a loving heart...I know...A very wise young man with a loving heart...I know he got that from you.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04219479223227928561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-53585509824081187722010-02-18T18:33:39.064-05:002010-02-18T18:33:39.064-05:00So sorry to hear this. Your son sounds as though h...So sorry to hear this. Your son sounds as though he has a good head as well as his heart. He came by those honestly.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15238905633085051322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-82273486322194616612010-02-18T17:19:24.365-05:002010-02-18T17:19:24.365-05:00Your son sounds like he knows what he wants out of...Your son sounds like he knows what he wants out of his life and the best way to go about getting it. Amazing that he steered clear of all the temptations that young people can be leered into. He must really be focused on this career choice. Very impressive!Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04373560689980768576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-5535708050701216182010-02-18T15:25:15.189-05:002010-02-18T15:25:15.189-05:00Oh my goodness Rudee, i am very sorry to hear of y...Oh my goodness Rudee, i am very sorry to hear of your sons situation. It must be soul destorying to want something like that only to be held back. He sounds like a strong capable young man who has a great head on his shoulders and who can put his hand to anything. He will find it! Loving the mittens and your amazing talent!clairedulalunehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13016107591509306202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-84656452471049708492010-02-18T15:06:07.278-05:002010-02-18T15:06:07.278-05:00What a great kid! I'm so sorry about all this....What a great kid! I'm so sorry about all this. I think he'll make the right decision for him. I know I'm off on a side issue here but HOW could that drug keep him from this job? It seems stupid..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-7348570614996505522010-02-18T13:32:35.270-05:002010-02-18T13:32:35.270-05:00Hard to stand back but your son sounds as though h...Hard to stand back but your son sounds as though he has inherited your wisdom genes. I am constantly amazed at how wise young people can be. I'm sure he'll make the best decision for his life and dreams.Stephanie Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03206167025245206754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-53025276561007336982010-02-18T13:10:32.754-05:002010-02-18T13:10:32.754-05:00Your mittens are going to be gorgeous. And I wish...Your mittens are going to be gorgeous. And I wish the very best for your son, that whatever he decides will be the right thing.Miss Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726257680235907308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-71050812373433896602010-02-18T12:51:34.504-05:002010-02-18T12:51:34.504-05:00That's the hardest part of being a parent, let...That's the hardest part of being a parent, letting the children live their own lives. We just keep on worrying about them however old they are. Hope a solution can be found to keep everyone happyJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07473367240638223881noreply@blogger.com