by rchakaki | Aug 13, 1996 | Sarcoidosis
At Kaiser, I had an EKG and chest X-rays, Dr. Klayton commented on my pacemaker with a sarcastic tone. His nurse asked me why I had a pacemaker and whether I carried it around with me. They told me everything was normal. I feel insignificant every time I visit...
by rchakaki | Aug 12, 1996 | Sarcoidosis
Interrogated the pacemaker at Dr. Del Negro’s office, he said all is going well. It felt horrible when he switched it off and I went on my 37 bpm heart rate. In the evening, after dinner in Georgetown with Emad, the AbuHamdeh’s and Mardam-Bey’s I...
by rchakaki | Jul 31, 1996 | Sarcoidosis
I woke up back in the Cardiac Care Unit. The only familiar faces are mom and Dr. Mary Sidawy. Mom, in black since my dad had passed away, eyes swollen and red. Dr. Sidawy showing her usual caring, sweet smile this time coupled with a look of concern. Mom by now...
by rchakaki | Jul 30, 1996 | Sarcoidosis
I was under close observation for what seemed like eternity; in reality, it was fading in and out of consciousness and the doctors had to make quick decision. I could hear half sentences from nurses and doctors around me. I open my eyes and saw the ceiling lights move...
by rchakaki | Jul 29, 1996 | Sarcoidosis
I went to Alia’s house to get help with the kids. Seems the family was busy.. so I took the kids and went to a friend’s house. I felt bad about keeping both kids with her, so Tala stayed and I took Aboudi and headed back home. All this movement is...
