I'm seeing my cardiologist tomorrow...

[CaliforniaPeggy]

It's my day for a routine stress test...

The freaking treadmill!

Normally, I'm only a little concerned...

But I have been a bad girl, since I haven't been exercising for some time....

Therefore:

Could I have a few good vibes?

Just so I don't collapse tomorrow?

Thanks!

:hi:

[huskerlaw]

1. Sure!

I'll send you good vibes, but I bet you won't need them.

You'll be fine!!

I bet you're in better shape than you think. ;)

:hug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

3. My dear huskerlaw!

Oh, how I hope you're right!

We shall see...

I'm going to warn my doctor, though...

Maybe he'll be gentler!

:hug:

[ThomCat]

2. Good Vibes!

Even though I have confidence that you'll do well. :hug:

But after this, I hope you keep up on your excercise. :)

[CaliforniaPeggy]

4. My dear ThomCat!

Aw, thank you, sweetie...

I know I should have been doing them...

I just haven't felt like it...

*hangs head in shame*

I do appreciate your good vibes!

:hug:

[UrbScotty]

5. My dear CaliforniaPeggy!

You want vibes? You got 'em!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

7. My dear ih8thegop...

Wow, you are such a good friend!

I think you've come into every thread I've posted for a long time now...

Thank you...

:hug:

:loveya:

[UrbScotty]

9. My dear CaliforniaPeggy!

Maybe that has something to do with how much of a sweetheart you are!

[Haole Girl]

6. Good luck &

hope you make it longer than I did.. I only lasted 9 minutes! :hi:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

10. My dear KC2!

Aw, thanks!

He doesn't usually run me longer than about 6 or 7 minutes...

I should be OK...I hope!

You're a sweetheart!

:hug:

[Bullwinkle925]

8. Oh Miss CP , , ,

you doubt yourself too easily.

you'll do fine. i know you will.

i'm seeing my PCP next week due to my hospital *visit* in April w/chest pain for follow-up next week.
i have had a bit of pain off/on - but i really think it is stress.
i work out with my dominatrix, go to the gym (sometimes) and try to watch the fat intake.

you'll be fine - i'll be fine.

big hugs . . .

[CaliforniaPeggy]

11. My dear Bullwinkle925!

EEEK!

I'll be sure to look at that pic tomorrow just before I leave!

The adrenaline rush will surely help!


I know you'll be fine, sweetie...I probably will be too...

Take care now, you hear?

:hug:

[Bullwinkle925]

14. i'm trying, CP . . .

you too!!

you're a sweetie on this board - we all count on you.

[greenbriar]

12. thoughts for you

dear

C-Peg

[CaliforniaPeggy]

13. My dear greenbriar...

Oh, thank you, sweetie...

It means so much to me...

:hug:

[puerco-bellies]

15. Order up!!

Vibes over easy for you.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

17. My dear puerco-bellies!

Yup, your vibes need come only about half a mile!

Thanks, sweetie...

:hug:

[chknltl]

16. 2 cups o good vibes headin yer way CP.

OK let's make that 3 cups. I confess to needing more exercise myself. My dog takes me out for a walk every single day...(proof that my dog is quite wise indeed!) Often times, when the weather is not too frisky, my dog even takes me out to a nearby frisbee golf course where she watches me toss my frisbees AND watches me retrieve them too. Other than that, my bicycle languishes in the garage as does my hiking equipment. Soon though, summer will arrive in the Pacific Northwest and I'll be venturing out again on that bike.
Good luck tomorrow. :hug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

18. My dear chknltl!

Oh, wow!

We haven't spoken in ages!

Thanks for showing up, and for all those cups of good vibes!

At least you have a dog that makes you get outdoors...

I am petless!

I belong to a terrific gym and lately I have been such a slob.

Enjoy your bike rides, sweetie!

:hug:

[liberaltrucker]

19. You betcha!

:loveya:

Now, I gotta hit the sack. 2:45 here in GA.

PM with your results, OK?

:hug:

[Callalily]

20. For you Peggy! Of course!

Sending massive amounts of good vibes your way.

I'm confident all will be fine!

[YankeyMCC]

21. It would really upset me to hear any bad news CP

so I do hope things go well, but that's selfish of me of course, I hope things remain well with your health...if you haven't been doing what you're need to do in order to keep healthy then I hope the test tells you so and you get back on track dear CP!

But I suspect and I hope you're being to critical of yourself and you'll be fine and the tests will at worst just show results that indicate you're fine but need to keep on top of your health dear ma'am.

[Maestro]

22. Good vibes being sent.

All that clean living has added up to a good heart. A little time off from exercising won't hurt the ticker too much. ;)

[CreekDog]

23. You have the best heart here!

wishing you the best for the test! :hi:

[LaurenG]

24. Good vibes CP! You'll do great I just know it!

:hug:

[LaurenG]

25. oops Double post

:hug:

[Prisoner_Number_Six]

26. Just show him your poetry.

That's all he will need to determine how well your heart works.

[Skittles]

27. I WILL KICK YOUR COUCH POTATO ASS

WTF! You don't exercise? YOU'RE A NURSE!!! GET MOVING PEGGY!!!

[snacker]

28. Sending good vibes your way. n/t

[TK421]

29. Best of luck, Peggy! I'll be thinking of you

:D

[femmocrat]

30. Good luck, Peggy!

I had my first stress test this week.... and I nearly did pass out. What an unpleasant experience. How often do you have it?

:hug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

31. Thanks, everybody!

I have to get going now to be ready...

Alas, I don't have time to answer all of you...

I will later, though!

I really appreciate the great vibes from all of you!

See you later!

Remember...

I love you all!

:grouphug:

[Pool Hall Ace]

32. I can't imagine you not being good, Peggy.

But since you've been bad . . .

Before your doctor scolds you, inform him that you have resolved to spend more time on the treadmill!

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[My Good Babushka]

33. Wishing you the best.

You should give yourself a little present afterwards. That's what I do, when I have to complete an unpleasant task.

[BarenakedLady]

34. Good Luck!

:hug:

[Gonzo Gardener]

35. Your cardiologist is gonna find one big heart!!!

You'll be fine, Peg, but vibes coming your way!

:hug:

:loveya:

[CBHagman]

36. Go get 'em, Peg!

:hi: You'll be swell. You'll be great.

By the way, I just scheduled my annual stress test at...wait for it...the same place that looks after Dick Cheney, not that he has a heart or anything.

[Zavulon]

37. Best of vibes, my dear CaliforniaPeggy.

They're pros and never give you more than you can handle. You'll be fine.

I look forward to your "everything is okay" report tomorrow.

:hi:

[DeposeTheBoyKing]

38. You'll be fine - you HAVE to be!

Good luck!

[DFW]

39. Good vibes here from a kindred cardiac basket case !!

I both "beat the Reaper" and "fooled Mother Nature" a couple of years back.
I'm supposed to be dead. Mother Nature had me scheduled to conk out permanently
on April 29, 2004.

Because I remembered that my mom had high cholesterol, and that a mild shoulder twinge
could mean something, I went to see a cardiologist on a hunch. He freaked out and sent
me up to a high-tech cardiac clinic immediately, without so much as my supper. They
put in 2 stents (I had 2 coronary arteries 99% blocked), and told me I didn't break down
cholesterol, so I had to cut out cheese, butter, eggs, milk products, red meat and shellfish.
Well, red wine, too, but I never drink alcohol anyway, so that one was unnecessary. But,
difficult as it was, I cut all that stuff out, take the medication they tell me to take,
and cut my cholesterol by 60%. I miss cheese and ice cream something fierce, but not to
the point where I want that to be the lead-off line in my obituary.

I don't get as much exercise as I should, but that's what you get from a day job with
a lot of travel and weird hours. Even so, the checkups I have had since have shown me
to be as restored as I can be. Because I followed my hunch when I did, I never had a
heart attack, which I would have if I had let things go for another day or two. I lucked
out.

Peggy, you should be just fine. Do what the doc tells you to do, even if it means running
a few four minute miles.

You don't need to take that last comment literally if you don't wish to.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

40. **Major Update**

I passed my stress test with flying colors!

I had a few premature ventricular beats, no problem!

He does want me to resume exercising, of course...

But he was very pleased with my performance!

Thanks, everybody!

:grouphug:

[lumberingbear]

41. Good vibes for you!!!

Since I now have a pacemaker, I no longer do the treadmill. I get the Adenosine Injection instead. Trust me, the treadmill is a much better route to go. :hi: