Today I went to see the cardiologist for the first time. After hearing my symptoms and looking at my EKG, he strongly suggested that I have a heart catheterization right away (although I had the option of a stress test first). Given my extremely high cholesterol and triglycerides, plus the fact that I don’t exercise or eat the way I should, I decided to go ahead and skip the stress test to be on the safe side.

I am very thankful that I have insurance available to pay for this; otherwise, I wouldn’t be able to do anything but worry.