Last night I didn't feel well at all. A lot of chest pain. It just makes me feel bad all over and uncomfortable. I did sleep through the night.
I took a nap this morning from 8-9.
I had my doctor appointment with Dr. Li today. Well, it actually got rescheduled because he had to go do a heart cath at the hospital. But, I did get to visit with him about holding my meds for those blood pressure and heart rate tests that Vanderbilt wants documented and faxed as soon as possible. Those results will help them to determine if I will be seen as an inpatient versus an outpatient.
Anyway, Dr. Li agreed that we would need to hold the meds for about five days and then he would like to perform the test himself. So, Starting tomorrow no atenolol and no florinef. I see him Thursday afternoon and will be his last patient so he can spend as much time with me as needed. He sincerely reminded me that it would be a hard week without the atenolol and I would probably become anxious. He instructed me to call him with any problems. We discussed what measures I could take for my chest pain that wouldn't interfere with Thursday's test results.
Dan and I are also making plans to try and anticipate me not feeling well. Like getting rides for me and what things I should probably plan on canceling. Being without the Florinef does not worry me near as much as going without the atenolol. That is what keeps my heart rate down. Even while I am on it my heart rate while standing ranges from 100-130's. But, I will need to do this again the week before I go to Vanderbilt so this will be a good test for me to know what to expect and to plan accordingly.
Tonight I don't feel so hot again. My chest is really hurting and I'm tired. But, I did go to Interim today after my canceled doctor appointment and stayed until 5.
I'm going to bed now. Not feeling good.