Dealing with another new scare

[Deby_J]

I just recently got out of the hospital. I’m so glad that I was able to go home to my handicapped daughter. There was an episode in the hospital where I really thought I was gonna die and it terrified me on many levels. I was dealing with something I never want to experience again. Also I was aware that if I died my daughter would be alone. I seriously thought I was having a massive heart attack. It turned out that I have AFib and Pericarditis. They were able to get me stabilized and I thanked God for not taking me away from my daughter. I already had had a couple strokes and a heart attack and I have been hospitalized with heart failure in the past. I’ve had high blood pressure since I was 15 as well as a heart murmur since I was little. I have been told I also have an enlarged heart and I have congestive heart failure. With so much against me I really thought it was the end for me. If anyone has had an experience like that I would love to talk about it.

[Andyman]

Wow. Good luck. Remember to take care of yourself as well.

[Deby_J in reply to Andyman]

Thank you for your reply. Much appreciated.

[sca2013]

Fortunately no. Given your health history you may want to seriously get a plan together for having your daughter cared for in the event of your passing from your health conditions. Just having a plan in place would give you some sense of relief while you're still here. I wish you the best quality of life possible for you and your daughter.

[Deby_J in reply to sca2013]

Thank you. Appreciate your reply.