I am only 28 and a few mnths ago had to have my tubes done cause i had cancer.But during the operation my heart stopped and ended up in hdu( high dependence unit) then cardio ward scared me badly now i am scared that may happen again and my kids will have noone how can i stop this from happening when i eat healthy exercise 3-4 days a week
2006-11-04 19:43:10 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
This sounds more like a reaction to the anesthetic than a true health problem. At least from the information you listed.
Did your doctor tell you you have a heart problem?
If not it was a reaction to the surgery.
My wife is a nurse who cares for a variety of patients. She says she hopes you had all of your female parts removed to eliminate the chance of cancer spreading.
All you can do now is take lots of time with your children and teach them to be the best people they can be. That way if you leave them they will have had a good foundation to help them live a good life as adults. If you can afford it, buy some more life insurance to help them in case you die. We have annuities that we can collect even if we live to be old!
Good luck.........
2006-11-04 19:52:13 · answer #1 · answered by mindbender - seeker of truth 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It seems you have only a very rudimentary understanding of what happened and why. It is unlikely that your heart suddenly stopped. More likely is that your heart went into a dangerous rhythm (in medical circles known as a "sudden death episode") that did not allow you to remain hemodynamically stable (blood pressure to remain steady and blood continue to be pumped to the rest of your body). The question is why did your heart go into that rhythm? And what is the probability that it would do so again? Depending on what happened and why, certain medications and/or treatments could be employed to ensure this does not happen again - giving you a sense of relief that the matter has been addressed.
You need to discuss the matter with your primary physician. Call him/her stating why you want to the appointment. This will give his office a chance to collect the records from the hospital so he can be informed when he speaks to you. He/she can then refer you to specialists if warranted to have you further evaluated - this evaluation may very well have already occurred while you were in the hospital.
Good luck.
2006-11-05 08:08:06 · answer #2 · answered by c_schumacker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do understand it is scary. Been there done that. Got the t shirt.
Try to relax about it a little bit. IF you do have a heart problem, stress could cause more problems.
Get complete cardo workup. Follow doctor's instructions. Keep up good work.
It should be alright. Best of luck
2006-11-04 19:58:59 · answer #3 · answered by pj_gal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It probably has nothing to do with your diet, but do continue to eat healthy.
Sometimes anesthesia affects people differently. Make sure if you ever have surgery again, that the doctor is aware of this last experience. They might approach things differently.
2006-11-05 05:27:49 · answer #4 · answered by westfield47130 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the kind of thing that happened to you in the hospital is caused by the stress of operations and having a weak immune system. since the doctors saw fit to send you home to your family and you haven't been told (as far as i know) to lessen your work outs or take it easy since your episode then i am going to say you should be fine. many people have problems while on the table. you never know it may have had nothing to do with you and everything to do with the anesthesiologist...
2006-11-04 19:49:20 · answer #5 · answered by beckdawgydawg 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I m really sorry to know at such young age, you had to undergo so much and here we crib at any chance given, god bless you and cheer up, be brave and be positive. You know there are mnay good way to bring calm to your mind, yoga, meditation, reiki, you can try any of these to take out the fear, good site for this is www.fitnesshigh.com
2006-11-04 19:52:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have a complete Cardiac work up done. If that comes back clear I would question the medications they gave you for sedation. You may have had a serious reaction. God Bless!
2006-11-04 19:46:26 · answer #7 · answered by luscious_tori 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
my husband died on the table last year, they thankfully revivied him.
it was an alergic reaction to the anestheic
you need to make sure that its written in your health notes, and get a medic alert charm to wear.
2006-11-05 09:05:59 · answer #8 · answered by double d debbie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cool im answering a dead man's question
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why the thumbs down? he said he died while having a surgery
2006-11-04 19:45:16 · answer #9 · answered by xapao 5 · 2⤊ 4⤋