[jkfrench]

Hi Carrie,
Everyone I know loves versed. Even people like us that have many skips and racing on a daily basis seem to tolerate versed just fine. I just always feel that I will be the exception. I can't even take a benedryl without getting loopy. I don't recommend the colonoscopy without sedation and I have to go back to my gastro at the beginning of next month and I am really hoping that he doesn't tell me I need another one. I was completely clear over 2 years ago. I wasn't 50 yet either. I was was just seeing some "red" in my you know what. Now I'm seeing it again.
I'm glad you like the forum. How did you find it?
Just curious.
Jodie

[Susie]

I have never had any type of surgery, but, I have donated blood, and I did not have any PAC's, I was surprised. Believe me, I was braced for them too.

[Ryan]

Originally Posted by Carrie

. And since I have a twisty colon, the procedure will take half an hour longer than for the average person. Anyone been through this experience and done okay?

Yes. Had an EGD as well. The colonoscopy prep will cause PVCs/PACs in vagally-mediated cases. That's the worst part. During both procedures, I didn't have any ectopics. But, on my worst day I'm not getting more than 50 or 60 at a time. Your mileage may vary.

I had surgery last year on my neck to remove a suspicious lymph node for biopsy (since I was dropping weight and having all of these other issues, Hodgkin's Lymphoma was suspected). The surgery was performed under a local with enough propofol for "twilight sedation" and I remember hearing the monitor is sinus rhythm the entire time.

Again, your mileage may vary.

[Susie]

Now that I think about it, the closest I came to surgery was having an MRI to see what was going with my herniated discs in my back. I was petrified I would throw some ectopics, but, I didn't. I was not to move during the entire time, and I just dreaded the thought of having some, talk about feeling trapped. Mercy. I still can't believe I did not have any. The Lord was definitely with me during that ordeal.

[Ryan]

Originally Posted by Susie

Now that I think about it, the closest I came to surgery was having an MRI to see what was going with my herniated discs in my back. I was petrified I would throw some ectopics, but, I didn't.

I don't know about you, but I have found that when some other health issue rears its ugly head, or a procedure is being done, my heart stays relatively quiet. Perhaps because your mind is focused on the issue/procedure at hand, and making it through unscathed! Maybe something like that happened for your MRI. MRIs are evil. I don't know how you could make it through 45 minutes of that without moving!

[Carrie]

bypeep, how was your colonoscopy? Do you have a redundant colon? Hope all went well. I have mine coming up in a few weeks.

By the way, is any one colonoscopy prep better than the others? (Easier on the heart?) I've had fewer PVCs lately and don't want them to become more frequent again.

[tom]

hi, i just found this older thread and wanted to chime in. I have been donating blood regularly for 45+ years. (past the 10 gallon club). I only recently started having PVC's, and like Jeff, I can have 5,000 a day or 100 or less. I find Stress and forms of MSG to be the triggers. I am an athlete and have a resting heart rate of 45. I was rejected for blood donation once about 25 years ago because the Red Cross has a minimum HR criteria of 52. I came back a few days later and made sure I kept my HR up in the waiting area after doing a quick jog in the parking lot before going inside.. This my now my normal pre-donation procedure. About the PVC's.. I have only had them for a few months. I called the Red Cross to see if that would disqualify me. I had to speak to 3 different people before I found someone who knew what a PVC was. The answer was, "if an irregular pulse is observed while checking HR/BP, you would not be able to donate". I donated last week, either the technician didn't notice, or I just didn't have any. My HR was 53/52 and she checked it twice. Also, always hydrate before donating. When you are not properly hydrated it is much harder to find a good vein, and more likely that you will feel a bit weak after the donation. Also rehydrate over the next 24 hours. I also find it baffling that PVC's would exclude any form of surgery ??? As a side note, the PVC's completely stopped for 2 days after I donated. I also find that laying on my left side results in more PVC's then on my right side, and that squatting always makes them stop ... How come ???