[Magdalen] heart catherization

[cady soukup]

Prayers arising Ginga,

Given your complicated health history, it is a testament to the
dedication and skill of your medical team that you are  as healthy and
functional as you are! I salute you and them for your combined
willingness to sort through all the details to do what must be done.

May you, John, your family, your entire medical team be held within
the light of God's greater love for us all.

gentle, non-invasive hugs too,

Cady

On 8/13/20, Ginga Wilder <gingawilder at gmail.com> wrote:
> I am 73 y.o. now.  Getting older comes with many new experiences...like, I
> will have a heart catheterization next Thursday (8-20).  I've had
> cardiovascular issues since I was 20.  My internist has been brilliant in
> his care of me.  I've also seen a cardiologist regularly for ten years.  I
> had a routine check in with the cardiologist two weeks ago during which I
> reported one recent episode of noticeable shortness of breath.  She sent me
> for a repeat coronary artery calcium scan...the first one was years ago and
> was moderately 'off,' but not bad enough for intervention. This current
> scan shows some 'severe' calcium build up in two of the heart arteries.
> So, I will have a heart cath and, if needed, stenting.  I'm trusting all
> will go well whatever needs doing.
>
> Frankly, I am more concerned for John during the procedure, as he will not
> be able to enter the hospital at all.  I know he would prefer to be able to
> be there with his ears and eyes on what is going on.  My post procedure
> time will be extended as I will have to have a sandbag on the place where
> the catheter is placed for some time. He's going to be very warm in the car
> for that length of time.  We're both very glad to hear that I will come
> home the same day....they are not keeping people overnight unless something
> goes awry...and I'm not counting on that.
>
> Blood work today - check; Covid test tomorrow, cancel other engagements and
> appointments, and wait.  I appreciate your prayers.
>
> All shall be well, so sez Sr. Julian.  She's been right so far!
> Ginga
>