I'm Hooked Up

I got my holter monitor today for a 24 hour read of my heart. There is a lot more involved with a holter monitor than I thought. I thought they would put it on me and then I would bring it back 24 hours later. Not the case.

First of all you have to write down almost everything you do and when you do it, and I mean everything! If I go to the bathroom I have to write it down. Eat write it down. Have a strong emotion write it down. When I sleep and when I wake, write it down. Anyway, you get the picture.

There also is the magic button. Should I feel dizzy, lightheaded, pass out, heart palpitations or short of breath I should push the button. I am not quite sure how to press the button if I pass out, but I will make sure to write it down.

Tomorrow is a race. I am climbing up to the top of the chair lift at Sundance. I am pretty sure I will feel short of breath as I climb to the top, and when this happens I need to press the button. I suspect during the race I will be pressing it a lot. So as you ride by and see me grab my side don't worry. I am just trying to ride fast and find the button to push.

I will keep the monitor on for a few hours after the race. Then take it back to be input and read. I think the results will be interesting, and I can't wait to see how they turn out.