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Post by Blossom/Jackie W. on Jun 15, 2007 6:25:05 GMT -5
I had to think on this one over night as to "what to post" or "what not". Ellen didn't want to post becasue she "didn't want to disappoint people" here. I've opted to copy an excerpt from her message to me because one of the reasons we're here is to "support" each other and "lean on" when we need it. And right now she needs our support. She may not post for a few days till she comes to grip with the following....
"Well I am home from my appointment, and to me I feel it is not good news. Dr. Waddell thinks there is a problem with the blood flow to my lungs, which could have been caused when I had the blood clot in 2001. I will have to back to Toronto to have some tests done on my heart, to see about this. There may be medication that possibly could make my breathing a little easier, but he does not want to give me any false hope. When all is said and done I have emphysema throughout my lungs, so I am not a candidate for the balloons or LVRS. When I have the appointment for my heart he wants to book me an appointment for a double lung transplant. That completely floored me. I know it is something, but honestly I am really upset about this."
Ellen; We'll wait for you and we'll be here when you're ready.
((((HUGS)))))) Jackie
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Post by morningstar on Jun 15, 2007 6:44:55 GMT -5
Ellen,
We are here. When you are ready. To talk about this. Or to talk about Captain Nana. Just keep in mind we will listen. Or ramble on whatever it is you need at the time. Whatever choice you make trust it is the right one or you wouldn't have made it.. I am hear should you want or need to talk day or night I will put my home info in a pm for you.
My thoughts and wishes are with you Captain Nana
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Post by John on Jun 15, 2007 7:50:37 GMT -5
((((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))))))) For Ellen!
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Post by cheryl on Jun 15, 2007 9:17:30 GMT -5
Ellen, Any support I can offer I will gladly give. Lean on any of us any time you need to. That's what we're here for - to support each other. We'll be here when you need us.  |
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Post by virginia on Jun 15, 2007 10:24:15 GMT -5
Oh, Ellen I'm so sorry...Don't give up though, there are so many things a doctor can do now .....My husband just had some blockages but in the viens so that is different, they gave him a bunch of blood thinners even gave him shots in the tummy..It desolved them...I can emagine your scared right now but i have learned things can turn around ..Have faith and ((((hugs))) foryou.
Please let us know how your doing..
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Post by the bear on Jun 15, 2007 15:15:18 GMT -5
HUGZ, and of course my prayers too. As ever, Bear.  |
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Post by muffin on Jun 15, 2007 17:19:38 GMT -5
Ellen will be thinking and praying for you!!! Blessings
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Post by LindaNY on Jun 15, 2007 18:20:54 GMT -5
((((hugs)))), good thoughts and prayers to you, Ellen.
WE are all here when you want to vent.
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Post by bobbioh on Jun 15, 2007 21:56:13 GMT -5
CoCo,Im so sorry,Maybe its for the best. They have been doing more and more transplants and people are living longer and longer. I have read quiet a bit about it,because it was mentioned to me before. But I have never been tested for either Tx or LVRS. My Fv1 raised from 23% to 28% after being on Sprivia for awhile and Rehab. Havent had it retested. Your in my thoughts and Prayers Good Luck with whatever you choose to do. bobbioh
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