In August 2014 I had two stents but I had to admit all did not appear well after and appeared to grow steadily worse. I was due to see my specialist at first 2 months and then one year after the operation. At the 2 month mark Dr. David Amos was on holiday and I spoke with a locum standing in his place who suggested that the shattered buildup may have moved to smaller arteries where it was causing the symptoms and, hopefully, they would dissolve over time.What do I know? And so developed a wait and see over the next 10 months. As I said the angina conditions grew worse till I felt they more ill than I had at any time before the stents and, at times, could barely walk the length of my house [about 15 meters] without feeling the affects of the angina.
At the annual visitation I mentioned this to Dr. Amos who suggested we do a stress test that took place in September and after analysis Dr. Amos informed me that the pictures of the heart suggested that one of the stents may have narrowed and recommended a further angiogram indicating that he would simply place a new stent into the affected one. Due to my dependence on the public health system the first angio apointment was cancelled and I had to await the new year and Monday January 11th.
When the original angio appointment was set [Thursday December 17 2015] I informed Molong Community Church and Pam, the music director said she was praying they would find nothing. About that time, having seen the trouble Sue at the hospital had finding a blood vessel for blood for tests, I felt it necessary to lose some weight since that had never been an issue before. Fortunately My son became concerned that inactivity was not good for his health and so we went for long walks, which were helpful to my goals to lose weight. At first I had to stop periodically to allow the symptoms of the angina to settle so we could walk further but after a fortnight I began to notice a change. The symptoms were greatly reduced and I could walk for an hour or more without stopping, though occasionally I would slow the pace to relieve chest pains that were becoming increasingly uncomfortable.
On Sunday 10th January my dad and I went to Orange as I had to present at the Orange Base Hospital Cardiology at 7.30am the next morning. As we drove over he said that he had been praying that they would find absolutely nothing in the tests and we could return home. Prior to commencing the tests I told Dr. Amos what I was experiencing.
I remember lying on the table watching the screen as he approached the suspected artery and injected the dye. I saw there was no deterioration or narrowing. He injected more dye [2 or 3 times] to ensure he had not missed anything and then took the same care inspecting the other arteries entering the heart [by which time the dye was making me decidedly nauseous]. Dr. Amos informed me , as I could clearly see for myself, that there were no restrictions found in the arteries and he would now inspect the heart to ensure there were no visible signs of muscle malfunction and that I would feel a hot flush as he did [he was correct. At both ends of the digestive system]. Four or five injections of dye into the heart showed it was functioning normally. About 3 hours later he came to me in the recovery ward and informed me that he found nothing to explain the symptoms I had been having or the possible malfunction that showed up during the stress test, had written a letter to my GP explaining his findings and stating that we would continue to observe further outcomes.
Prayers were obviously answered and I must give thanks to God for the work he did over the period I was awaiting the angio. Once again God answers prayer and my life of miracles continues beyond my 55th birthday.
May God give you twice the blessings I have received and, if you haven't yet believed in Jesus, may that by your miracle today.
At the annual visitation I mentioned this to Dr. Amos who suggested we do a stress test that took place in September and after analysis Dr. Amos informed me that the pictures of the heart suggested that one of the stents may have narrowed and recommended a further angiogram indicating that he would simply place a new stent into the affected one. Due to my dependence on the public health system the first angio apointment was cancelled and I had to await the new year and Monday January 11th.
When the original angio appointment was set [Thursday December 17 2015] I informed Molong Community Church and Pam, the music director said she was praying they would find nothing. About that time, having seen the trouble Sue at the hospital had finding a blood vessel for blood for tests, I felt it necessary to lose some weight since that had never been an issue before. Fortunately My son became concerned that inactivity was not good for his health and so we went for long walks, which were helpful to my goals to lose weight. At first I had to stop periodically to allow the symptoms of the angina to settle so we could walk further but after a fortnight I began to notice a change. The symptoms were greatly reduced and I could walk for an hour or more without stopping, though occasionally I would slow the pace to relieve chest pains that were becoming increasingly uncomfortable.
On Sunday 10th January my dad and I went to Orange as I had to present at the Orange Base Hospital Cardiology at 7.30am the next morning. As we drove over he said that he had been praying that they would find absolutely nothing in the tests and we could return home. Prior to commencing the tests I told Dr. Amos what I was experiencing.
I remember lying on the table watching the screen as he approached the suspected artery and injected the dye. I saw there was no deterioration or narrowing. He injected more dye [2 or 3 times] to ensure he had not missed anything and then took the same care inspecting the other arteries entering the heart [by which time the dye was making me decidedly nauseous]. Dr. Amos informed me , as I could clearly see for myself, that there were no restrictions found in the arteries and he would now inspect the heart to ensure there were no visible signs of muscle malfunction and that I would feel a hot flush as he did [he was correct. At both ends of the digestive system]. Four or five injections of dye into the heart showed it was functioning normally. About 3 hours later he came to me in the recovery ward and informed me that he found nothing to explain the symptoms I had been having or the possible malfunction that showed up during the stress test, had written a letter to my GP explaining his findings and stating that we would continue to observe further outcomes.
Prayers were obviously answered and I must give thanks to God for the work he did over the period I was awaiting the angio. Once again God answers prayer and my life of miracles continues beyond my 55th birthday.
May God give you twice the blessings I have received and, if you haven't yet believed in Jesus, may that by your miracle today.
