Guest guest Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 Don,You do not need anesthesia for a biopsy. It doesn't hurt and it's quick. You are in more danger going under anesthesia. It's not good for someone with a heart condition to be put under without good cause. TeriOn Wed, Feb 16, 2011 at 9:13 PM, Christ <ludichrist2000@...> wrote: Hi Everybody What a day. gad Went to my GP 6 month appmt for my liver labs, then on to the hospital for more tests. Got my Viral Load, and Liver Panel, but the lab tech poked the crap out of me. My veins kept collasping. A copy of the results will be mailed to me. We had a long talk about getting a liver biopsy, and the use of Telaprevir in treatment. My PA-GP surprised me - he knows alot about HCV treatment - he has been reading up on it. We discussed my liver suppliment use, or rather lack of, for the past 6 months. I will re-start those tomarrow. I told my doc that I wanted to be knocked out for the liver biopsy due to my PTSD. He said that he will discuss this with my Gastro because its dangerous. I told him that I couldnt do it any other way - if they knock me out, they can do what they please with me. The hospital did all sorts of stuff related to my heart - - labs - I think they were called a CMP ??? - CBC [anemia] - pro-BNP ??? - urinalysis [i tried to write down what they said, but Im not sure if I got it right] - they did imaging of my heart - stress test??? - they made me get on one of those automatic walking things with a EKG hooked up to me, and also tested my breathing at the same time I came real close to passing out, because they brought me right to the edge, and that spooked me. My chest, back, and legs still hurt. I had to leave in a wheelchair to the car because my legs gave out bigtime, and I was dizzy [lack of food and blood]. They said that my heart-doc would talk to me about the results next week. They sent me to Walmarts to buy a 'Resistance Tube Kit', which is 2 workout stretching contraptions, long and short, with handles and rubber band type stretch tubes. I can use them laying in bed, sitting/standing, and also while I ride my exercise bike. Cost - 6 dollars. They told me Medicaid would pay for more expensive ones, but for right now, this will get me started. They want me to go easy - not a intense workout - just some light stuff. I hope all these labs will be good, so I can treat and get this HCV crap outa me. Ive been waiting for over 2 years for the go-ahead. Anyways Im home now, and ready for a nap. I feel like I just went thru boot camp for the Marines. Thank God for Oxycontins, because today was a Fibromyalgia from hell day. It was a nice day, sunny and 65 degrees. I know spring is almost here because a fly landed on my nose. I love you all, and no, they didnt kill me. LMAO :-) love don in ks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 DonFirst of all, they freeze the area and hopefully right down to the liver. Tell them that they have to do that!!Now, I am really curious about another thing! If you are already to get uptight about the biopsy, what is going to happen, if you have to give yourself 48 needles?? You have to know that everybody here that has done tx or is doing tx are currently shooting that little needle into us. In my case, it was 96 times and I NEVER thought I'd ever stick a needle into any part of me.Talk to a diabetic that HAS to give themselves shots every single day of their lives! As soon as I did that, I knew that I was just being a baby not to be able to do 48 of them. Don,You do not need anesthesia for a biopsy. It doesn't hurt and it's quick. You are in more danger going under anesthesia. It's not good for someone with a heart condition to be put under without good cause. TeriOn Wed, Feb 16, 2011 at 9:13 PM, Christ <ludichrist2000@...> wrote: Hi Everybody What a day. gad Went to my GP 6 month appmt for my liver labs, then on to the hospital for more tests. Got my Viral Load, and Liver Panel, but the lab tech poked the crap out of me. My veins kept collasping. A copy of the results will be mailed to me. We had a long talk about getting a liver biopsy, and the use of Telaprevir in treatment. My PA-GP surprised me - he knows alot about HCV treatment - he has been reading up on it. We discussed my liver suppliment use, or rather lack of, for the past 6 months. I will re-start those tomarrow. I told my doc that I wanted to be knocked out for the liver biopsy due to my PTSD. He said that he will discuss this with my Gastro because its dangerous. I told him that I couldnt do it any other way - if they knock me out, they can do what they please with me. The hospital did all sorts of stuff related to my heart - - labs - I think they were called a CMP ??? - CBC [anemia] - pro-BNP ??? - urinalysis [i tried to write down what they said, but Im not sure if I got it right] - they did imaging of my heart - stress test??? - they made me get on one of those automatic walking things with a EKG hooked up to me, and also tested my breathing at the same time I came real close to passing out, because they brought me right to the edge, and that spooked me. My chest, back, and legs still hurt. I had to leave in a wheelchair to the car because my legs gave out bigtime, and I was dizzy [lack of food and blood]. They said that my heart-doc would talk to me about the results next week. They sent me to Walmarts to buy a 'Resistance Tube Kit', which is 2 workout stretching contraptions, long and short, with handles and rubber band type stretch tubes. I can use them laying in bed, sitting/standing, and also while I ride my exercise bike. Cost - 6 dollars. They told me Medicaid would pay for more expensive ones, but for right now, this will get me started. They want me to go easy - not a intense workout - just some light stuff. I hope all these labs will be good, so I can treat and get this HCV crap outa me. Ive been waiting for over 2 years for the go-ahead. Anyways Im home now, and ready for a nap. I feel like I just went thru boot camp for the Marines. Thank God for Oxycontins, because today was a Fibromyalgia from hell day. It was a nice day, sunny and 65 degrees. I know spring is almost here because a fly landed on my nose. I love you all, and no, they didnt kill me. LMAO :-) love don in ks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 Don, you tube for" resistanceband workouts " there is variety of work outs, choose what's best for you. Believe or not, 20 months ago I had been using the bands, but graduated to full- on weights and treadmill at a gym. Who would have thunk it , looking at me now! " A well-behaved woman never made history " Mae Westhttp://facebook.com/people/andTrudy-Kinsey/1340460877 On Feb 16, 2011, at 9:13 PM, Christ <ludichrist2000@...> wrote: Hi Everybody What a day. gad Went to my GP 6 month appmt for my liver labs, then on to the hospital for more tests. Got my Viral Load, and Liver Panel, but the lab tech poked the crap out of me. My veins kept collasping. A copy of the results will be mailed to me. We had a long talk about getting a liver biopsy, and the use of Telaprevir in treatment. My PA-GP surprised me - he knows alot about HCV treatment - he has been reading up on it. We discussed my liver suppliment use, or rather lack of, for the past 6 months. I will re-start those tomarrow. I told my doc that I wanted to be knocked out for the liver biopsy due to my PTSD. He said that he will discuss this with my Gastro because its dangerous. I told him that I couldnt do it any other way - if they knock me out, they can do what they please with me. The hospital did all sorts of stuff related to my heart - - labs - I think they were called a CMP ??? - CBC [anemia] - pro-BNP ??? - urinalysis [i tried to write down what they said, but Im not sure if I got it right] - they did imaging of my heart - stress test??? - they made me get on one of those automatic walking things with a EKG hooked up to me, and also tested my breathing at the same time I came real close to passing out, because they brought me right to the edge, and that spooked me. My chest, back, and legs still hurt. I had to leave in a wheelchair to the car because my legs gave out bigtime, and I was dizzy [lack of food and blood]. They said that my heart-doc would talk to me about the results next week. They sent me to Walmarts to buy a 'Resistance Tube Kit', which is 2 workout stretching contraptions, long and short, with handles and rubber band type stretch tubes. I can use them laying in bed, sitting/standing, and also while I ride my exercise bike. Cost - 6 dollars. They told me Medicaid would pay for more expensive ones, but for right now, this will get me started. They want me to go easy - not a intense workout - just some light stuff. I hope all these labs will be good, so I can treat and get this HCV crap outa me. Ive been waiting for over 2 years for the go-ahead. Anyways Im home now, and ready for a nap. I feel like I just went thru boot camp for the Marines. Thank God for Oxycontins, because today was a Fibromyalgia from hell day. It was a nice day, sunny and 65 degrees. I know spring is almost here because a fly landed on my nose. I love you all, and no, they didnt kill me. LMAO :-) love don in ks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 They usually can give a sedative( pill). Maybe someone can work with you on calming almost hynotic methods. You only need to be " calmed " about 2-5 mins." A well-behaved woman never made history " Mae Westhttp://facebook.com/people/andTrudy-Kinsey/1340460877 On Feb 16, 2011, at 10:35 PM, Theresa Gottlieb <theresagottlieb@...> wrote: Don,You do not need anesthesia for a biopsy. It doesn't hurt and it's quick. You are in more danger going under anesthesia. It's not good for someone with a heart condition to be put under without good cause. TeriOn Wed, Feb 16, 2011 at 9:13 PM, Christ <ludichrist2000@...> wrote: Hi Everybody What a day. gad Went to my GP 6 month appmt for my liver labs, then on to the hospital for more tests. Got my Viral Load, and Liver Panel, but the lab tech poked the crap out of me. My veins kept collasping. A copy of the results will be mailed to me. We had a long talk about getting a liver biopsy, and the use of Telaprevir in treatment. My PA-GP surprised me - he knows alot about HCV treatment - he has been reading up on it. We discussed my liver suppliment use, or rather lack of, for the past 6 months. I will re-start those tomarrow. I told my doc that I wanted to be knocked out for the liver biopsy due to my PTSD. He said that he will discuss this with my Gastro because its dangerous. I told him that I couldnt do it any other way - if they knock me out, they can do what they please with me. The hospital did all sorts of stuff related to my heart - - labs - I think they were called a CMP ??? - CBC [anemia] - pro-BNP ??? - urinalysis [i tried to write down what they said, but Im not sure if I got it right] - they did imaging of my heart - stress test??? - they made me get on one of those automatic walking things with a EKG hooked up to me, and also tested my breathing at the same time I came real close to passing out, because they brought me right to the edge, and that spooked me. My chest, back, and legs still hurt. I had to leave in a wheelchair to the car because my legs gave out bigtime, and I was dizzy [lack of food and blood]. They said that my heart-doc would talk to me about the results next week. They sent me to Walmarts to buy a 'Resistance Tube Kit', which is 2 workout stretching contraptions, long and short, with handles and rubber band type stretch tubes. I can use them laying in bed, sitting/standing, and also while I ride my exercise bike. Cost - 6 dollars. They told me Medicaid would pay for more expensive ones, but for right now, this will get me started. They want me to go easy - not a intense workout - just some light stuff. I hope all these labs will be good, so I can treat and get this HCV crap outa me. Ive been waiting for over 2 years for the go-ahead. Anyways Im home now, and ready for a nap. I feel like I just went thru boot camp for the Marines. Thank God for Oxycontins, because today was a Fibromyalgia from hell day. It was a nice day, sunny and 65 degrees. I know spring is almost here because a fly landed on my nose. I love you all, and no, they didnt kill me. LMAO :-) love don in ks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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