I am 42 years old and had something called AV node re-entry. After 18 plus years of having terrible heart arrythmias, I referred myself to a physician and went to a consult not very optomistic he could fix me. He did! Wow what a change in my whole life! Just talking about it brings me to tears. I had such a bad arrythmia, I was afraid to go anywhere or do anything. As a RN, I work with heart doctors who did not encourage me to have the procedure and people made jokes about me dying on the table and told me horror stories about the procedure. I went into the cath lab with tears rolling down my face terrified out of my gord he was going to kill me on the table. In less than 1/2 hr I was fixed. I owe my entire sanity to this electrophysiologist who fixed me. He has made such a change in my life and I cannot begin to express how thankful I am he took the time to fix the problem I kept downplaying because I didnt want people to keep worrying me. I was scared.
Should I send cookies?
2006-09-21 15:05:09 · 12 answers · asked by happydawg 6 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
PS: I forgot to add, I will send the treat to the entire group of nurses, doctors, lab techs, etc..... They cured me and I am so increadibly thankful. It means more to me than I can put into words. I am just so greatful.
2006-09-21 15:11:54 · update #1
A month after I left the cath lab, I sent 2 dozen cookies to the cath lab department and some pumpkin bars and brownies. Before I left the hospital, they told me another guy who had the same procedure was an attorney and he was so happy they fixed him. Its life altering.
2006-09-21 15:29:31 · update #2
also, I was not billed for his services. He teaches the procedure and this one was on the house. I am just an ordinary person, a little on the heavy side, and I have no connections. He was just doing me a good deed and I cannot say how greatful I am. I was thinking for 18 years I had panic attacs until I took my 12 lead EKG's to the consult. He laughed and could not believe anyone would think a heart rate of 240 was panic attacs. The hospital who bills seperately sent me a huge bill which my insurance covered nicely. It was worth everything I have to stop having that arrythmia. I would be sitting reading a newspaper and my heart started beating wildly. I could be walking thru the mall and wham, my heart started going crazy. It stuck too, so I had no choice but to go to the hospital ER. I did it on Thanksgiving.
I did it while out to dinner with my friends.
I bet I have been to the ER over 20 times for this problem and the cure (Adenocard) is not funny. It stops your heart.
2006-09-22 03:14:29 · update #3
yes and the nurses will love it, too!
2006-09-21 15:14:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, a gift of cookies would be totally appropriate, especially if they are directed to the department/office as a whole. I think that a personalized card to go with them is an excellent idea too.
Health care professionals are generally NOT supposed to accept gifts of cash or cash equivalents (gift certificates, etc.) as these may be seen (whether truly or just by appearance) to influence their decisions or quality of care. "Consumable" gifts, however, may be accepted -- this also includes flowers, balloons, cards and such. You didn't mention whether this cardiologist works for a hospital or is in private practice -- if the former, the hospital *may* have some more specific policy regarding what sort of gifts you should or shouldn't give (in which case you could easily find out by placing a call to the main hospital switchboard without your doc knowing), but I can't imagine why they wouldn't consider cookies to be OK.
2006-09-21 19:52:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is life altering! I had the same procedure for the same problem in July and now I'm not afraid to get my heart rate past 100 by excercising or something. Before I was scared to even run for the bus! I still have atrial fib but the ablation even helped with that. So, I KNOW your gratitude....it's getting your life back! Go ahead & send cookies! Everyone loves postive feedback, especially if someone goes out of their way to let you know how they feel. Just be sure to leave your name on the box of cookies so he knows it's not some sort of prank. And congratulations on your new lease on life!!
2006-09-21 18:22:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't see anything wrong with expressing your gratitude. Gosh, where I work we get all kinds of thank yous for a lot less than fixing a heart!
This would be my suggestion: http://www.cherylandco.com they have great cookies-ones shaped like hearts too! :)
Congratulations! And it's a good thing you didn't listen to all your nasty co-workers!
2006-09-21 15:23:12 · answer #4 · answered by elk312 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think a really nice veggie tray would be even better. I work with cardiologists, and they would prefer a healthy snack instead of a sugar one. I'm sure they will enjoy and appreciate the cookies if you do send them, but receiving a healthy tray will indicate to them that you understand that a healthy lifestyle is key......and besides, I LOVE those veggie trays
2006-09-21 15:09:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
ANything you do, cookies, a card, will be welcome and enjoyed. Often times medical personel are blamed if something goes wrong and ignored if things go well. THey love sweets. Just be aware that anything eatable will proabably be shared with the entire staff and plan,, purchase, cook accordingly.
2006-09-21 15:09:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wierd
2006-09-21 17:40:07 · answer #7 · answered by rere 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. He is being well paid for his services by you and/or your insurance company. He is only doing his job. People need to stop worshiping doctors and maybe they will stop charging such ridiculous fees,
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2006-09-21 20:53:59 · answer #8 · answered by joker_32605 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Of course!! Maybe some flowers or a bottle of wine would be nice. Make it personal and thoughtful.
2006-09-21 15:13:08 · answer #9 · answered by saltamontes20 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
send a card instead with a brief note expressing your gratitude, this is a better, more simple and classy way of doing what you wish to accomplish.
:D
2006-09-21 15:12:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Send him a pack of ciggaretes.
2006-09-22 08:16:52 · answer #11 · answered by Scouser7674 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋