Comment from Teri7

Excellent

Beth, This is another very well written post about your life. You used very good descriptive and very heartfelt words with very neat imagery from the picture you used. Thank you for sharing with us. love and blessings, Teri

 Comment Written 20-Aug-2022

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reply by the author on 20-Aug-2022

Thank you so much Teri. I appreciate your reviews and comments.
Beth

Comment from Elizabeth Emerald

Excellent

Stunning multi-medical drama--gripping. You bring your ornery father to vivid life--superb work as to character development in general. You were superwoman!

 Comment Written 20-Aug-2022

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reply by the author on 20-Aug-2022

Thank you Elizabeth, My dad was a ornery old cuss. lol.
Beth

Comment from Jasmine Girl

Excellent

How long did Even live with a pacemaker? I have been working in the pacemaker and defibrillator industry for almost 30 years so I know exactly what you are talking about. Did you have ablation? How is your heart doing?

Keep telling the stores

 Comment Written 19-Aug-2022

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reply by the author on 20-Aug-2022

My Dad only lived another a year but he was 87 and had other problems. My daughter has had a pace maker at least twenty which she got when she was about 28. She's had in changed our once and she forgets it is there. I never had the oblation. I found a tiny tablet that works to keep me from having the palpitations. I haven't had that happen in about seven years.

Comment from Theodore McDowell

Excellent

You're a stubborn woman, Beth--shying away from the surgery for your heart. Just like your father, I guess. Thanks for sharing these family stories and I hope all is well.

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 Comment Written 19-Aug-2022

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reply by the author on 20-Aug-2022

Thank you Ted. I'm not convinced doctors have all the answers. Later someone suggested I try a drug called Atenolol. I found a 25mm tablet once a day keeps me from having those. My prescription cost one dollar a month. I haven't had palpitations for over 7 years, but I did have a friend die during the ablation process. I may be stubborn, but I've found it pays to be involved in your own health care. I also avoided a hysterotomy, and knee replacement recommended by doctors.

Comment from royowen

Excellent

The trouble when we start to age, certain parts seem to need maintenance like an old car, but I guess as long as the motor is healthy the peripheral things can be managed, glad to see there's a lull in the kid's worlds at the moment. Beautifully written Beth, thank you, blessings Roy

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 Comment Written 19-Aug-2022

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reply by the author on 20-Aug-2022

Thank you Roy, I truly appreciate your review. Yes we all get peripheral things as we age but if we're lucky, they can be managed.
Beth

reply by royowen on 20-Aug-2022

Well done