purple Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 Well, I kinda fell off the face of the earth for a few days. From Tuesday-Saturday I've been in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit at Miami Valley Hospital here in Dayton. Friday I had to have a pacemaker put in. Came home yesterday. My heart rate kept dropping into the 30s and I kept passing out...I called the squad on Tuesday, I kept passing out in the squad and the ER and I woke up to find myself hooked up to the crash cart--that's scary as hell!! At first the docs thought it was that the VA had over-medicated me so they waited until all of my meds were out of my system, but my heartrate still was dropping in the 30s and very irregular. I told them that I had been telling the VA docs about my symptoms for some time; but they weren't very concerned...the real cardiologists were pissed. Friday they decided I needed a pacemaker ASAP or things weren't going to be good. So I'm home now....very sore....still kinda tired, have lots of restrictions for awhile. I go back to the real cardiologist next week for f/u. I refuse to allow the VA docs to have anything to do with my cardio care anymore. I will get very, very ugly with them!!!!!! So, that's where I've been in case anyone wondered........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailblazer Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 I didn't realize you were gone but I'am glad you are back. I don't blame you, I wouldn't let the va have anything to do with the cardio problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlie Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 purple, I have been wondering where you were. Sounds like a scary adventure. If this has caused you additional damage, hospital bills, ambulance, etc.... after you recover and regain your strength an 1151 claim might be in-order. Glad your back and doing better. carlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadIt.com Elder Pete53 Posted May 3, 2009 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted May 3, 2009 Glad to know that you are going to get that checked out. Be careful and take care of yourself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadIt.com Elder Wings Posted May 3, 2009 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted May 3, 2009 x x x OMGoodness! Purple, I'm glad you are still with us! You might want to file a VA, 1151 Claim once you are feeling better. I hope your family will look after you until you have your strength back. We missed you. ~Wings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purple Posted May 3, 2009 Author Share Posted May 3, 2009 I called the feebased office from the hospital and told them I was in a civilian hospital, I'm sure they aren't going to like that bill when they get it......oh well. I know that I'm not paying it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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