Hi CC'ers,

I just found out both of my stress tests came back abnormal and I have a heart cath scheduled for in the morning. I know I can handle it, I did this knowing something was wrong. So I should feel much much better after this is all done. I'm happy but nervous knowing the unknown and getting it fixed. Say lotsa prayers for me!

Now for the big thing! I called about a cake decorating job at a real nice professional baker here in okc. She wants me to come in Friday and decorate a cake and she said she wants me to WOW! her. She doesn't want any roses. I am thinking of doing a soft pastel cake w/ a white embroidery flower design. I NEED SOME IDEAS CC'ERS My mind is not where it should be and I do want to WOW her! I mentioned that I have worked with fondant and bc both. She said she was not a fan of fondant. (I'll see if i can change that ) She said they have 6 wedding cakes coming up. I'M SO EXCITED and NERVOUS! I am going to get a portfolio together to take.

Okay I am truly a cake-a-holic after reading this and seeing that the bakery interview makes me more nervous than the heart cath. God has his ways of helping us and this interview will help me thru tomorrow!

Chippiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!

Chippi, my prayers are with you, let us know the results of your heart cat. Now, don't stress about your cake interview!!! just take a deep breath & trust God to see you through with confidence. Keep saying to yourself...keep calm, looking forward to hearing about this interview too. God Bless.

You do a great job on your cakes. I am sure you can handle anything she throws at you. But...

Let me make sure I understand. You are having a heart cath procedure TOMORROW morning on Thursday, April 30, and then the NEXT DAY, on Friday May 1, you are supposed to WOW a bakery owner.

You will probably be fine, but I'm concerned you will not be up to 100% by the next morning. These procedures are not always a piece of cake (sorry) and take a little time to get past. Have you discussed with your MD how you will feel after the heart cath and how long your recuperation will be? Can you delay the "audition" at the bakery for a few days?

Good luck with the heart cath and the "cake test."

How about wisteria hanging down the sides of the cake, and a two of them encircling the top border?

Theresa

Yes talk to your doctor for those proceedures angios and caths ( my daughter does them) you usually have to stay over night it just goes with the test so don't get alarmed but you might want to see if you can delay the interview at the bakery until next week some time and your better rested.

My thought and prayers are with you on both issues. I really think you should delay the interview a few days, I'm sure she'll understand giving the reason.

Good Luck!

How about WOWing her with a mind blowing fondant? I saw yesterday a thread about jello fondant and I bet it tastes alot like the new(ish) fondarific. Everyone said it tastes great!! The recipe is in the recipe section. Good luck with everything-you're in my prayers.

Chippi............. I have had an angioplasti.. not one, but four actually. Try to relax, and concentrate on the wonderful news.. you are going to feel soooo much better afterwards.
However, please push that appt for audition off for a week, if possible. You do not need to be stressed right now.. Your health has to come first.. Period.. Please PM me if you want to, and I will pray for you..

I agree with Cakesbylj - Ive had 4 also and although your not in alot of pain - your leg will be quite sore for at least 4-5 days - so please put your interview off a few daze! You'll be glad you did!
And Godspeed our Cakey friend! Good Luck!

Honey the best of luck with the cath, but you aren't going to be able to do that interview the next day. You will need to stay off your feet as much as possible for at least 2 days. My husband is an 11 yr heart patient and we go through this every few months or so with him. Depending on if they find anything on the cath you may not even leave the hospital tomorrow.

I am not trying to rain on your parade just open your eyes to the unknown. If it were me I would try to reschedule the interview for Monday. If they just got your stress results and have you going for a cath tomorrow there is definitly something they are looking for.

Again not trying to freak you out, but honey I would hate for you to miss this opportunity with the bakery due to bad scheduling.

Now that said. My prayers are with you and I am sure it will all be ok. Just stay relaxed and if you do get to go to the interview friday or if you reschedule it I wish you the best of luck. I know you can do it..your work is fabulous!

Best wishes Chippi.

Thank you all for your prayers and kind words. Here I am and can't sleep. I really like the new touches they are changing to CC. Easier to the eye. Talk to you all soon.

Chippi!

Hi everyone!

Well you all were correct. I postponed til Monday. They found 90% blockage in one of my main arterys and 50% in 2 others. He stented the main one. I'm doing fine except I have this huge hematoma in my groin where I bled into my leg and hurts like a dickens. This did slow me down. Thank you all for the wonderful prayers you got me thru this!

God Bless,
Chippi

I am so happy to hear the news.. Thank goodness it is fixed, and over with. I thought about you and very relieved to hear... I actually had a nuclear stress test and an echocardiogram myself today.. I get the results next week... I am praying for good news as well....

chippi glad to hear your doing better, take it easy and find something you enjoy (thats easy on you ) and focus on that. a good mood does wonders for recovery and also helps keep your mind off things keep us in touch with your progress

Aww Chippi .. Thats great news that they were able to stent it!! You'll feel great in another few days! My first & second angio did the same in my groin - all the way to my knee .. had to go back to surgery to fix it but after all was said and done, I sure felt alot better - getting all that blood flow back! *does a body good!

I had my 4th one done in Feb where I found out that one of my stents was completely closed again So gotta go back soon .. just trying to qualify for a program for the Plavix b4 I can.

CakesByLJ - you will most def be in my prayers! I hope all turns out great for you also - or at least its something that can be repaired!

Please know you both are in my prayers! please keep us up with how things are going!

Now Relax - keep your feet up a few days and break a leg Monday!! (so to speak!) And dont forget to post!!

Glad to hear your procedure went well and I hope your feeling better soon.

As for cake ideas:
I like the idea of the wisteria (sp??) that playingwithsugar mentioned and I was also thinking that if you checked out ThanhThanh photos you might get some inspiration. She's got some beautiful bc cakes out there.

thanks xstitcher great idea............i love thanhthanh's cakes. Thanks for your kind words also.

Chippi

Chippi -
Sad to say I dont have health ins anymore .. so I have to pay for all my heart meds outta my own pocket - which runs me about $150 a month - And the Plavix is $150-180 a month which added to my other meds is not feasible for me Thats ALOT of cookies/cakes for me!!
So Im trying to qualify for a reduced price thru the drug company that makes it .. but I dont think I will qualify .. looks like Im stuck in the middle .. I make too much $$ for free/reduced and not euff to be able to pay for it - so we'll see .. so for now, I'll just keep praying!

Thanks Chippi!
Yep - my Cardiologist knows ... Thats why he DIDNT open the stent why he was in there .. I/They have already tried to find me a program but nothing - I just fall between the cracks .. like so many others!! I WISH they could provide sample packs but becoz of the class its in (I think) its something they dont supply samples in
Yep - Id have to take it up to a year also, and I just cannot aford that extra cost ..
Please say that prayer for me .. I so much apprieciate that!!
Im sooo happy though that you are getting better and it all worked out well for you!! You also have been in mine and my families!!
Now get all better for Monday and let us know how that turns out!!

chippi... just checking to see how you are doing.. Did you have your interview at the bakery yet? I've been thinking about you, and hoping things are going well...

Hi Lj,

Well I ended up back at the hospital with chest pain that woke me up in the middle of the night Sat. They went back in on Tuesday and put another stent in and did some angioplasty. So I have 2 stents now. I didn't get to interview for that job I'm really depressed right now. Thank you for your concern and prayers. I'll keep in touch.

Chippi

chippi... I am so sorry you missed the interview also, sorry to hear about the re-visit to the hospital/angioplasti. I hope you are recovering without further problems now. I know you are depressed, but I believe you will have other, perhaps better, opportunities to employ your talents. You are in my thoughts and prayers..

Awww - Chippi .. I too. am sorry to hear about your newest visit back to the hospital .. But now maybe that its all taken care of, you'll start to feel ALOT better!! All of it is scary and uncomfortable - and I hope this time .. no hematoma like the first one! Im saying a little prayer that you will be better, healthy and happier when all this passes .. coz remember: "This too shall pass"!
And you WILL get more oppourtunities like the one you missed .. you can be comforted by knowing HE has a reason for everything .. we might not understand BUT there is a reason!! Just trust that HE is in control! And HE will direct you to the one HE wants you to be blessed with =)
Man, I should have been a preacher! <-------- Yeah right!
Get well Chippi and Good Luck in your new adventures!

Chippi, my prayers are also with you. Leave your faith in God and you will do just fine. After looking at your photos I believe you have nothing to worry about on the interview. You are very good. Just go in there and knock her socks off. Good luck.