For those who don’t know, last February, over a
year ago, I’d had an MRI Scan which would help my Cardiologist
determine when I should need my next operation.
I was to go to the Mater Hospital in Belfast. When I arrived, I was to enter a small room where I was to change into a blue gown and have a drip inserted into my arm, at my elbow. Problem was, every time the doctor tried to do it, my vein would move. Once the vein was found and the drip was inserted, I went into the Scanning room with 5 ‘puncture holes’ in one arm and 3 in the other from the unsuccessful attempts with the drip.
I lay on the table where I was explained to that I could listen to the radio through earphones provided and that I would be given breathing instructions through these earphones.
I was to go to the Mater Hospital in Belfast. When I arrived, I was to enter a small room where I was to change into a blue gown and have a drip inserted into my arm, at my elbow. Problem was, every time the doctor tried to do it, my vein would move. Once the vein was found and the drip was inserted, I went into the Scanning room with 5 ‘puncture holes’ in one arm and 3 in the other from the unsuccessful attempts with the drip.
I lay on the table where I was explained to that I could listen to the radio through earphones provided and that I would be given breathing instructions through these earphones.
As I lay in the MRI scan, which was like being put into a small tunnel with no way out. I felt nerves, anxiety and fear. I was told I would be scanned for a period of 30-35 minutes. Every now and again as I lay there, I convinced myself I had only been laying there for about 10mins, and this was why it felt like I had been there all day because I was bored. Every now and again I would hear the voice int the earphones telling me to “Take a deep breath … Hold … Exhale slowly … 3 .. 2 .. 1″ It was tough holding my breath for more than 10 seconds, but I did it.
I came out and hour and a half later feeling tired, drained, hungry and
emotional, you see, I’m not good with needles of any kind, so being the
big baby that I am, I cried that it had taken 8 attempts to find the
vein.
Anyway, since that day I have been waiting for the results. I started to
get very worried that it had been over a year since I had heard
anything regarding the results so I rang the hospital, the secretary
told my that my cardiologist would be in touch.
On Friday, I received a voicemail;
On Friday, I received a voicemail;
” Chloe, its (cardiologists name) here, calling from the children’s hospital, I have your MRI results in front of me, it’s actually a better results than I could have anticipated, so it’s good news. I understand you are coming in July, we don’t have to do anything until then. We will use MRI scans again as it is a better way to monitor your heart, if you have any queries before July I would encourage you to contact me directly. I will be writing to your GP with your results and will be sending u a copy. Okay, thanks now, bye. “
Yes. That’s exactly what he said. I have to say they were the best damn
words in any voicemail I have ever listened to. This is truly the best
news I have got in a long time. I told my nearest and dearest and they
shared my joy, I may finally be on a good road to recovery so it seems
any way. 
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I just wanted to share this good news with you to show you that things
that seem bad can ALWAYS turn around and start looking up. I was
expecting to have my next operation within the next year or 2 but these
simple words have gotten my hopes up… Maybe my zip won’t need opened so
soon .
I am so happy these words have meant so much to me, they are words I
was beginning to think I would never hear. Hard work and determination
does pay off. Always look at the good from a bad situation and never let
CHD get you down. It’s a learning curve and a special life that you
were blessed with because you are strong enough to live with it :)
(Updated 03/09/12)
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I am so happy these words have meant so much to me, they are words I
was beginning to think I would never hear. Hard work and determination
does pay off. Always look at the good from a bad situation and never let
CHD get you down. It’s a learning curve and a special life that you
were blessed with because you are strong enough to live with it :)(Updated 03/09/12)
So I went to the Hospital in July and I saw my new cardiologist. I must say it was a VERY good meeting, Although my Weight had gone down from 53kg to 49kg, my Cardiologist gave me some amazing news. He told me that there is no need to worry about any operations just yet, that i have at least another 6 years until I need to even think about any operations or surgery. So my health is on a roll! Im that healthy i have no need for an operation for at least ^ years. MAYBE MORE .. So So Happy, never thought I would hear those words. Poor man had to Watch me cry as I tried to express how happy he had just made me, my mum was speechless, but it was a very very good day.
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