Day 2 is also in the books. The day began early with another trip to lab and then we walked over to the gym. I had a six-minute walk test and I managed 382m. I don't know if that's good or not. As I am marching up the hallways, coughing here and there, some guy makes a comment about my bad cold. This happens a lot, but I expect to see it less in a hospital while I am obviously doing a test. Hey buddy, last time you got a cold, did your doctor give you oxygen?
After the walk test we were off to the PFT lab for an arterial blood gas. The RT did an excellent job and it wasn't even uncomfortable. I was really impressed. I will admit that I'm scared of ABGs because my first one was rather unpleasant. Anyways, our next appointment was with the dietitian. After that I saw a cardiologist who had no concerns with my heart. Which means that I get out of the heart catherization! I also got out of a bronchoscopy. I have never had one before, but it sounds like it wouldn't be worth the potential risk at this time.
My husband and I were both exhausted at the end of the day. It was another super early day and we were happy to have the afternoon off. Actually, we have today and tomorrow off as well. Since I have done a lot of these tests recently during my last two hospitalizations, I don't need to repeat them again. On Friday I am scheduled for my final ultrasound and x-ray. Unfortunately these tests couldn't be bumped up, so we have to stick it out until Friday.
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