ER Visit #2

Today was a horrible day, but a blessing in disguise.  I have been saying for weeks that I have chest pressure and blamed it on sinus drainage.  Last night, I wasn't able to sleep because the pressure was too much and made me uncomfortable. At 1:30 am, I went to one of the Emergency Room Clinics. After EKGs, Blood work and being there until 3 pm today, I have a diagnosis of Left Ventricular Hypertrophy.  I don't understand it all but with diet, exercise, and the right meds, I can heal and live well.  But basically my sinus troubles and anxiety uncovered a serious issue that could have killed me.

I don't know what this means for South Korea or even my current job.  What I know is that I want more family and friends around me.  I cried a lot today because I just don't know what to do.  I know that Korea has excellent medicine.  Korea is safer than America right now.

I rushed from the ER to participate in my friend's graduation parade of cars.  It was a lot of fun to be apart of it.

I can barely keep my eyes open right now.  So, off to sleep I go.

ONE GOOD THING: I went to the doctor

I am grateful for friends who pray with me.  A mom that doesn't stop yammering.

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  1. MargaretMay 8, 2020 at 9:30 AM

    I'm so glad you went to the ER and found out about this condition. Scary though! Decision making would be extremely challenging under these circumstances. Sending hugs!

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