On (03 Apr 97) Krista Embertson wrote to All...
 KE> My mom lives in Ontario, my family lives in Alberta.
 KE> 15 years ago she had triple by-pass surgery here in Alberta.  Since
 KE> then she has had numerous problems.  Last year being the worst.  She
 KE> had another heart attack which has left her unable to do most things.
 KE> She is at home, she can't do many things she use to do, due to
 KE> shortness of breath.  Over-all just to tired all the time.  She wants
 KE> to come to Alberta for a second opinion, I think that she should just
 KE> go somewhere a little closer.  I am afraid that just flying here could
 KE> hurt her health.
 KE> I called my Dr. here today to see how long the waiting lists were to
 KE> see another Cardiologist, it is a three month or longer waiting list. 
 KE> But my Dr. would also have to see her first, before sending her to the
 KE> specialist.  I don't think that she will have any intentions of
 KE> staying for three months, since we have a 2 year old and an 8 month
 KE> old.  Just a little to stressful for her.
 KE> Should she come here for a second opinion....her quality of life has
 KE> drastically changed and they say they can do nothing more for her.
 KE> thanks
 KE> Krista
Have her doctor check and see if anyone is going the new TMR
lasor procedure up there. I had it done a year ago this coming
week and I feel so much better. I could not have a bypass as the
blockage was too bad. I was having so many problems that I was in
the hospital 20 days prior to the procedure just to rest as I
could not even walk acrosss the room without having pain.
Bill
... Bill Newman  --  Rochester, NY  --  wtnewman@juno.com
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