Update on angiogram

[Jules2021]

As promised here's my update.Went in this morning and told the nurse i was very anxious about it all and she put a note on file about offering a sedative. Once i was in the cath lab the very nice dr explained everything he was going to do then said he had noted i was anxious but he would really like me to try without the sedative so i would actually remember being there this time and not be so scared if i end up back again lol He was so nice about it and said if i changed my mind i'd get it straight away so i put my big girl pants on and gave it a go. He talked to me the whole way through and we even managed to have a wee joke!

The stent i had in two years ago is still perfect and although there is minor plaque in two other places its nothing to worry about and "shouldnt" be causing my angina and breathlessness.

Still on the list for treadmill to see what happens with exertion but thays it for now.

Feeling a little bit proud of myself tonight for facing my fears.

Jules x

[Tos92]

Hi  Jules2021

That’s fantastic news! I’m glad you didn’t need the sedative after all and that this time, it was a much more pleasant experience. It makes the experience that much more nicer when the doctor is attentive like yours was today. Also good news that they didn’t find anything particularly concerning.

Hopefully the stress test on the treadmill may show something to explain your symptoms.

Keep us updated after your next test. I’d wish you good luck, but I know you won’t need it after conquering your fear of the angiogram today!

All the best.

Tos x

[Jules2021 in reply to Tos92]

Thank you! I think the next update might be a while though as it had an 18month waiting list when i was referred in August last year🙈Jules x

[Tos92 in reply to Jules2021]

We’ll see you again in 18 months 🤣 x

[Jules2021 in reply to Tos92]

🤣

[Tos92 in reply to Jules2021]

If your symptoms do get worse in the mean time, don’t be afraid to get in touch with your cardiologist or GP as 18 months is a longgg time!

[Jules2021 in reply to Tos92]

He did say that himself to be fair.lol

[Hidden]

hello

Great job, well done for facing your fears, and although sounds like you had a great doctor it’s your win so you deserve to feel proud.

👍

[Jules2021 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you x

[MrsSuzuki]

Well done 👍.

Lily

[cappachina]

Well done for being so brave I was nervous for mine as I am highly allergic to the dye and had to be pretreatedto prevent a repeat of what happened the first time I had it I crashed on the table . However being a laid back person I believed them when they said the pretreatment would work and once the dye was in I relaxed

My daughter however has just had one and had to be persuaded to let them finish it She was a nervous wreck so I admire you for your bravery a nd hopefully if you need another one it will be water off a ducks back .

[Jules2021 in reply to cappachina]

Hi. The dr was so nice. He talked me through everything he was doing before he did it and kept popping his head round the screen to ask if i was still talking to him and hadnt fallen out with him. Definitely made it a better experience.Jules x

[cappachina in reply to Jules2021]

Yes it's makes all the difference when they engage with you when tests are being done

[Marvel3000]

Well done it makes a world of difference when you have friendly and empathetic people dealing with you. Wishing you well xxx

[Yumz199725]

Well done! I know I definitely would of took the sedative haven't had an angiogram before hope to never have one. Glad yours went well and hope your appointment for treadmill comes through soon 👍😉

[Callie456]

Well done!

[Milkfairy Heart Star]

Good to hear that you were treated with kindness, compassion and understanding.

[Threecats]

Well done to you Jules! I’m glad it went well and they didn’t find anything concerning. I just hope the team doing mine tomorrow are as kind and empathetic as yours were! I hope they manage to sort your exercise stress test a bit sooner than in 18 months time. That is a long wait!

[Jules2021 in reply to Threecats]

Good luck tomorrow! You will be fine x

[Letsallhope1]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[Cee-Cee1]

That's brilliant news, Jules and well done for being so brave too! It must have been scary for you so you've every right to feel proud of yourself! Carol

[Norton]

Feeling proud of yourself and so you should be well done on your honesty and courage

Hopefully you will get definitive answers soon

[heartgirlx4]

Well done jules , I have my snhiogram on the 12th June x

[Jules2021 in reply to heartgirlx4]

Good luck. You will be fine x

[AndtH]

Well Done👍

[Qualipop]

Oh well done you. I wasn't given a choice, just given the sedative. I was anxious for the second one but I really did want to watch the monitors.

[Jules2021 in reply to Qualipop]

Most of the time the xray machine was in front of the screen anyway so didnt get to see much but the dr did make sure to move it out of the way at one point to show me x

[Qualipop in reply to Jules2021]

Ours had a whole bank of monitors right across the room but he turned the table so I couldn't see and I did ask.

[Smitty1956]

Hi, Jules!

You should feel very proud of you! That was a huge step to decide to forego a sedative. Congratulations!

Excellent news on your stent! Hopefully, it stays in excellent shape.

That issue of breathlessness is a tricky one though. I am going in today for a CT scan to take a look at a lung nodule that was found in March 2022 during my HA. Plus, I want to find out why I still have so much trouble breathing. I hope that you soon have yours sorted and can get some relief!

Take care.

[Jules2021 in reply to Smitty1956]

Good luck with your ct scan x

[Smitty1956 in reply to Jules2021]

Thank you! ❤️

[annpavitt250448]

Well done glad you had a good cardiologist, that does make a difference as I found out last year when I agreed to sign up for the trial.

[Swalecliffe88]

You have my utmost respect Jules. Those big girls pants are wonderful aren’t they. Well done x

[Jules2021 in reply to Swalecliffe88]

🤣sometimes we just have to pull them up and get on with it

[Swalecliffe88]

So true. Would not have got back to a normal life without them x

[Flowerfanatic]

Well done you Jules. Amazing and you have every right to feel A LOT proud!!

Best wishes

Sarah

[Jules2021 in reply to Flowerfanatic]

Thank you x