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I received a call from the Vorlon Brother tonight. He seems to be recovering from his recent heart ablation treatment. The good news is, he feels he’s experiencing a lot less of the Atrial Fibula ion that before the treatment.
The bad news is they still have him on blood thinners. He said he didn’t realize how thin his blood was until he cut his finger. Two days later, it was still weeping a bit.
I asked him if he was still riding his bicycle. He affirmed it. I suggested he might want to refrain from bike riding until they take him off the blood thinners. Even a minor spill could generate a sufficient internal bruise that he could hemorrhage internally. I understand his desire to maintain his aerobic capacity, but I really think he’s risking more that I think prudent.
But we each have to make our own decisions. At least he seems to be recovering well from his treatment and it seems to have been effective.
Posted by The Vorlon at March 21, 2006 9:53 PMHello Mr. Armstrong, (I meant Ted)
It does seem so annoying when a doctor acts like a prima donna and feels so righteous doesn't it?
I have experienced this situation with doctors before (and I think it's more so with doctors who specialize in areas). It seems they have rather large egos, and perhaps they've seen successes, and patients have praised them so often because they were improved that they begin to feel Godly. At least that's how they seem to act. I really dislike having to deal with a doctor that I don't care for anymore, but sometimes we're uanble to change the situation. Hope that interaction is over soon for you.
I was just reading about your brother being on blood thinners. I also have Atrial Fibrillation and must take blood thinners, and you really do have to be careful of getting a cut, or falling and hurting yourself because of the blood loss. I have to always carry a card with me that explains about my Coumadin (blood thinner) use in case I was ever in a position where I couldn't explain it to someone if I needed help. It's kind of a love/hate medicine. You must use it for the Fibrillation problem, but, you must be very cautious too. I hope your brother is always very cautious too. As you said, we all must make our own decisions and I guess we try to do our best in these weird medical situations we find ourselves in.
It seems like your progress is slow, but give yourself all the credit you deserve. To be able to go for a 2 mile walk with your wife is just really good while undergoing chemo and radiation. It's Vorlonic!! Hope everyday is a better day for you. Sincerely, Dave & Ruth Berlien P.S. The Hyacinths are gorgeous!
Posted by: Ruth Berlien at March 22, 2006 12:13 AM