Guest guest Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 I have forgotten what Irene is having done today. Would someone enlighten me so I can pray specificially for her? K IllinoisJoyce wrote: Irene, Many prayers go with you sweetie. You have been through so much. I pray that God will guide the hands of the surgeons and soften the hearts of those who care for you. I pray that you will be treated with compassion. I pray that you have full recovery. I had to have shots in the belly at the hospital and everytime I thought of you and your plight. >> Joyce,> > I'm so glad and relieved you're back home. I'm getting ready to go in, in the big house I have to be there for 8am.> > Take Care> Irene> > ---- Original Message ----> To: Breathe-Support > Sent: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 2:39 am> Subject: Re: Home From the Big House> > > > > > > > > > Joyce,> > They say what doesn't kill you makes you stronger but my goodness what you've been through borders on the absurd....What a horror!> > I'm so sorry and so relieved you are home!> > > > > ?> > Beth? > > Age 48 Fibrotic NSIP 06/06> > ?> > Change everything. Love and Forgive?? ?> > ?> > ?> > > > > Home From the Big House> > > > > > Hi Group, > > I'm Home!? They didn't kill me in the Big House, although they injured me severely.> > They have starved me, I am black and blue from shoulder to fingertips.? Yes, they took blood from my fingers.? I was in surgery on three different days.? So, they would not let me eat or drink after midnight, then not do surgery until late in the day.? Then bring some slimy inedible left over.? > > Good news!? My pulmonary pressures dropped from 61 to 40 with the Flolan.? My Angioplasty and stent placement was successful.? I now have a Hickman Catheter buried in my chest.? That surgery was horrific.? They were trying not to give me much anesthesia and I came fully awake while they were jamming that apparatus through my neck.? They take it up into the jugular vein, then down over the collar bone.? That is where?they were?when I came to.? That was worse pain than I have ever endured and they just kept going in spite of my screaming.? My hands were secured or I would have been fighting my way out of there.? I jumped the doc later.? He said it was the anesthesiologist' s fault, but I think they were both at fault.? These guys should have been auto mechanics.? It was awful.? I think I will go on Montel and tell my story.? It is over and I will try to put it behind me, but I keep remembering the sounds and smell and?I remember the warm blood running down the back of my neck.? Lordy, how do you?forget that.? Idiots!? > > They did the stent, etc on Tue, the teeth extraction on Thursday and the butchering job on Saturday.? On Sunday, Shelby (my 14 year old grandaughter) came and we just snuggled up on the hospital bed and rested.? We had such a good day.? I was so dopey and she giggled all day.? > > I was ever so ready to come home today.? I just discovered that the entire time that I was in the hospital, I didn't take my Prednisone 20mg.? I neglected to put it on my list.? I know how dangerous it is to just stop.? This doc wants me off and I want off, so I will call?in the a.m.? Maybe he will just let me stay off.? That was stupid on my part.? There is just so much to keep up with.? > > Well, I have some reading to do here.? I have missed you guys.? Be?back tomorrow.> > ?> > Hugs, Joyce D.> > Pulmonary Fibrosis 1997??? Bronchiectasis 2004??? Pulmonary Hypertension 2008 > Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (Lupus, RA, Sjogren's, etc)? Rejected for Transplant 2006?> .....I will not forget you.? Behold, I have engraved you on the palm of my hands.? Isaiah 49: 15-16?> > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________> Meet the new AOL.ca. Free radio, music, videos, news & entertainment ? with a Canadian perspective.> K Central Il Hubby ipf- 2006 As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord 14 Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 I believe it's a bowel resection. Could be small intestine but she has a blockage. Love and Prayers, PeggyIPF 2004, Florida"Worry looks around, Sorry looks back, Faith looks up." I have forgotten what Irene is having done today. Would someone enlighten me so I can pray specificially for her? KIllinoisJoyce <janne5303> wrote:Irene,Many prayers go with you sweetie. You have been through so much. I pray that God will guide the hands of the surgeons and soften the hearts of those who care for you. I pray that you will be treated with compassion. I pray that you have full recovery.I had to have shots in the belly at the hospital and everytime I thought of you and your plight. >> Joyce,> > I'm so glad and relieved you're back home. I'm getting ready to go in, in the big house I have to be there for 8am.> > Take Care> Irene> > ---- Original Message ----> To: Breathe-Support > Sent: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 2:39 am> Subject: Re: Home From the Big House> > > > > > > > > > Joyce,> > They say what doesn't kill you makes you stronger but my goodness what you've been through borders on the absurd....What a horror!> > I'm so sorry and so relieved you are home!> > > > > ?> > Beth? > > Age 48 Fibrotic NSIP 06/06> > ?> > Change everything. Love and Forgive?? ?> > ?> > ?> > > > > Home From the Big House> > > > > > Hi Group, > > I'm Home!? They didn't kill me in the Big House, although they injured me severely.> > They have starved me, I am black and blue from shoulder to fingertips.? Yes, they took blood from my fingers.? I was in surgery on three different days.? So, they would not let me eat or drink after midnight, then not do surgery until late in the day.? Then bring some slimy inedible left over.? > > Good news!? My pulmonary pressures dropped from 61 to 40 with the Flolan.? My Angioplasty and stent placement was successful.? I now have a Hickman Catheter buried in my chest.? That surgery was horrific.? They were trying not to give me much anesthesia and I came fully awake while they were jamming that apparatus through my neck.? They take it up into the jugular vein, then down over the collar bone.? That is where?they were?when I came to.? That was worse pain than I have ever endured and they just kept going in spite of my screaming.? My hands were secured or I would have been fighting my way out of there.? I jumped the doc later.? He said it was the anesthesiologist' s fault, but I think they were both at fault.? These guys should have been auto mechanics.? It was awful.? I think I will go on Montel and tell my story.? It is over and I will try to put it behind me, but I keep remembering the sounds and smell and?I remember the warm blood running down the back of my neck.? Lordy, how do you?forget that.? Idiots!? > > They did the stent, etc on Tue, the teeth extraction on Thursday and the butchering job on Saturday.? On Sunday, Shelby (my 14 year old grandaughter) came and we just snuggled up on the hospital bed and rested.? We had such a good day.? I was so dopey and she giggled all day.? > > I was ever so ready to come home today.? I just discovered that the entire time that I was in the hospital, I didn't take my Prednisone 20mg.? I neglected to put it on my list.? I know how dangerous it is to just stop.? This doc wants me off and I want off, so I will call?in the a.m.? Maybe he will just let me stay off.? That was stupid on my part.? There is just so much to keep up with.? > > Well, I have some reading to do here.? I have missed you guys.? Be?back tomorrow.> > ?> > Hugs, Joyce D.> > Pulmonary Fibrosis 1997??? Bronchiectasis 2004??? Pulmonary Hypertension 2008 > Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (Lupus, RA, Sjogren's, etc)? Rejected for Transplant 2006?> .....I will not forget you.? Behold, I have engraved you on the palm of my hands.? Isaiah 49: 15-16?> > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________> Meet the new AOL.ca. Free radio, music, videos, news & entertainment ? with a Canadian perspective.> KCentral IlHubby ipf- 2006As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord 14Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 Thanks! I'll be praying. kPeggy wrote: I believe it's a bowel resection. Could be small intestine but she has a blockage. Love and Prayers, Peggy IPF 2004, Florida "Worry looks around, Sorry looks back, Faith looks up." I have forgotten what Irene is having done today. Would someone enlighten me so I can pray specificially for her? K IllinoisJoyce <janne5303> wrote: Irene, Many prayers go with you sweetie. You have been through so much. I pray that God will guide the hands of the surgeons and soften the hearts of those who care for you. I pray that you will be treated with compassion. I pray that you have full recovery. I had to have shots in the belly at the hospital and everytime I thought of you and your plight. >> Joyce,> > I'm so glad and relieved you're back home. I'm getting ready to go in, in the big house I have to be there for 8am.> > Take Care> Irene> > ---- Original Message ----> To: Breathe-Support > Sent: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 2:39 am> Subject: Re: Home From the Big House> > > > > > > > > > Joyce,> > They say what doesn't kill you makes you stronger but my goodness what you've been through borders on the absurd....What a horror!> > I'm so sorry and so relieved you are home!> > > > > ?> > Beth? > > Age 48 Fibrotic NSIP 06/06> > ?> > Change everything. Love and Forgive?? ?> > ?> > ?> > > > > Home From the Big House> > > > > > Hi Group, > > I'm Home!? They didn't kill me in the Big House, although they injured me severely.> > They have starved me, I am black and blue from shoulder to fingertips.? Yes, they took blood from my fingers.? I was in surgery on three different days.? So, they would not let me eat or drink after midnight, then not do surgery until late in the day.? Then bring some slimy inedible left over.? > > Good news!? My pulmonary pressures dropped from 61 to 40 with the Flolan.? My Angioplasty and stent placement was successful.? I now have a Hickman Catheter buried in my chest.? That surgery was horrific.? They were trying not to give me much anesthesia and I came fully awake while they were jamming that apparatus through my neck.? They take it up into the jugular vein, then down over the collar bone.? That is where?they were?when I came to.? That was worse pain than I have ever endured and they just kept going in spite of my screaming.? My hands were secured or I would have been fighting my way out of there.? I jumped the doc later.? He said it was the anesthesiologist' s fault, but I think they were both at fault.? These guys should have been auto mechanics.? It was awful.? I think I will go on Montel and tell my story.? It is over and I will try to put it behind me, but I keep remembering the sounds and smell and?I remember the warm blood running down the back of my neck.? Lordy, how do you?forget that.? Idiots!? > > They did the stent, etc on Tue, the teeth extraction on Thursday and the butchering job on Saturday.? On Sunday, Shelby (my 14 year old grandaughter) came and we just snuggled up on the hospital bed and rested.? We had such a good day.? I was so dopey and she giggled all day.? > > I was ever so ready to come home today.? I just discovered that the entire time that I was in the hospital, I didn't take my Prednisone 20mg.? I neglected to put it on my list.? I know how dangerous it is to just stop.? This doc wants me off and I want off, so I will call?in the a.m.? Maybe he will just let me stay off.? That was stupid on my part.? There is just so much to keep up with.? > > Well, I have some reading to do here.? I have missed you guys.? Be?back tomorrow.> > ?> > Hugs, Joyce D.> > Pulmonary Fibrosis 1997??? Bronchiectasis 2004??? Pulmonary Hypertension 2008 > Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (Lupus, RA, Sjogren's, etc)? Rejected for Transplant 2006?> .....I will not forget you.? Behold, I have engraved you on the palm of my hands.? Isaiah 49: 15-16?> > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________> Meet the new AOL.ca. Free radio, music, videos, news & entertainment ? with a Canadian perspective.> K Central Il Hubby ipf- 2006 As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord 14 Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. K Central Il Hubby ipf- 2006 As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord 14 Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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