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Ok, so, I am learning
  • there are few definitives in this journey
  • being obese has negative consequences to things such as diagnostic imaging
  • sleep apnea can remove some surgical options, or impose restrictions on them
  • remember a book! even in highly efficient processes, doctors can have to go to critical patients
  • oh, and i have a team!
Here's the scoop
I need an MRI. can't determine plan until get the results of it. Need a sleep apnea test to determine which surgical options I can have (if I get surgery). MRI will tell us if surgery or radiology (or dang nab it, i hope it does). I am really really hoping for surgery. Funny how your expectations shift.
 
Pinga said:
Well, folks. It has been a long week. I am still healing from the surgery, but the weight of the unknwon was definitely weighing on me. I may start a thread about waiting...

I received the results and they were not want I wanted to hear. I am optimistic that I will be fine and per my doctor "this is fixable". Currently, I am looking at heading for surgery within the 6 week timeframe. I don't want to share much rightec now ...and I will learn more after I have a catscan.

I do appreciate the friendship of this room, and anticipate that at some point, i will have late night worries, and lots of time on my hand. I know you have been asking and so wanted to respond .

I would prefer that no one put any reference on facebook. I hope you understand.
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Oh Pinga - I am just signing in after being away for a bit - I'm sorry to hear the results weren't as good as we all hoped for you. You are one heck of a strong woman so you'll get through this. I am sending you comfort, strength, rest and peace while you battle whatever you have to. You are not alone.
 
Pinga said:
Ok, so, I am learning
  • there are few definitives in this journey
  • being obese has negative consequences to things such as diagnostic imaging
  • sleep apnea can remove some surgical options, or impose restrictions on them
  • remember a book! even in highly efficient processes, doctors can have to go to critical patients
  • oh, and i have a team!
Here's the scoop
I need an MRI. can't determine plan until get the results of it. Need a sleep apnea test to determine which surgical options I can have (if I get surgery). MRI will tell us if surgery or radiology (or dang nab it, i hope it does). I am really really hoping for surgery. Funny how your expectations shift.
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I'm glad you have your team. I appreciate your candor. I did not know that about sleep apnea - something to keep in mind for sure. You may have just pushed me into motion for getting into shape and shedding these pesky pounds.

I find Reader's Digests are a Godsend for waiting - keeps my mind on something but is short enough that I don't have to pay that much attention to it and it's small and fits into my bag. I would also add that water, purell, lip balm and hand cream are good to have - hospitals are dry!
 
Thanks JustMe. great tips. I have much of that stuff in small packages but typically dont' carry due to flights. I will get them and put them in my purse. smart!
 
Seelergirl and I have learned over the years to take care of each other during medical tests, procedures, hospitalization. It helps that the hospital is ten minutes away from our house - and that she used to work nearby and could drop over at lunch or after work. Seelerman also has learned that sometimes I need an extra pair of ears at appointments and he comes with me whenever I see my neurologist (but not my family doctor). We also share his appointments at the diabetic clinic - important since I do most of the food shopping and cooking.

I find magazines better than books for waiting time. I also find puzzle books (word-find, crossword puzzles) to be a distraction and can help pass the time.
 
Tabitha, i am unsure if you are referring to D or yourself as fragile. I am thinking you all are now, including siblings. Take care and I am thankful he was aware enough to call 911 and they were smart enough to admit him
 
I've just come back from another funeral of another friend who died way too young. I'm glad that at least I came back to good news about Tabitha's son.

How fragile and fleeting are our moments of glowing joy, and how quickly one can shift through feelings in a single day.

*Bette puts out an array of cool sparkly fruity drinks for a warm summer afternoon, some nice craft beers for those who indulge, together with a lovely tray of assorted baked goods, the best a crew of loving church ladies can provide. And a tray of sliced nectarines, fresh from a local tree this time of year.*
 
I had a hard time to keep back tears as I lead worship this morning - thinking of and praying for Tabitha's son, and for the family of a 14 year old boy in this neighbourhood who apparently didn't call 911.
Prayers continue for Tabitha and her children.
And Prayers for Pinga - and all others in the room who carry their burdens of illness and/or worry - including mental illness and stress which is something the hardest to cope with.
 
I found myself crying off and on through out the day yesterday. I woke up in the middle of the night quite disoriented. I didn't know where I was. It took a few moments before I realized I was home, in my bedroom.
Hoping for a less eventful day today.
 
Oh, tabitha. the stress you have been under...coming from the joy of your time away...well I can see how it would be disconcerting. I too hope for a calm day for you today
 
When I read all the stress, worry, heartache that is being shared in this room, it seems frivolous to talk about mundane, day-to-day happenings - but life goes on. Comfort food - today I cleaned the leftovers out of my fridge. A couple of cooked porkchops, half an onion, a bowl of macaroni and tomatoes, some cheddar cheese approaching its 'best before date'. A yellow pepper and some bacon. A tastey meal at little bother or expense - and by the magic of the WC2 there is lots for anyone who might like a bite.
Cleaned my living room hardwood floors this morning with a wet 'Swifter'. Tomorrow I'll apply some 'Mop & Glo'. And then I found energy to go bowling. Bowled just below my average - but ok for the casual bowling of the summertime. We are already looking into making-up teams for the fall season.
 
Life is the moments of listening, to the rain on the awnings, cooking a simple meal, sharing a laugh with family and friends

Thank you for that sharing of your day seeler
 
I find reassurance in the sounds of the clothes washer and the dishwasher. Life goes on and things are being accomplished. It is always hopeful and calming to hear these machines.
 
yes Tab - I guess laundry is, in its own way, a hopeful pursuit. It says - I will need these things again, I want them to be ready for use, for enjoyment, I want to wash away yesterday & last week, to have a fresh beginning. It has a certain optimism to it, that I hadn't really considered before now. Thanks for that.
 
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