Lisa O Posted March 10, 2005 Share Posted March 10, 2005 My mom had the needle biopsy. Her lung did collapse which required a chest tube. When they removed it, her lung collapsed again, so they replaced it. She is still in the hospital and in a great deal of pain. We still do not have any results. I am feeling a bit discouraged and quite a bit worried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieB Posted March 10, 2005 Share Posted March 10, 2005 (((LISA))) I'm sorry. I wish I could say something to help. Just know that I am keeping your mom in my thoughts right now and saying lots of prayers for you both. Sending cyber hugs and many many positive thoughts. Let us know what you find out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted March 10, 2005 Share Posted March 10, 2005 Lisa. So sorry to hear. Best wishes to you your mom for a faster recovery. cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted March 10, 2005 Share Posted March 10, 2005 Hi Lisa, So sorry to hear about the ordeal that your mom is going through. I hope she will get better results soon and she can go home. Sending healing prayers out to her. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karenl Posted March 10, 2005 Share Posted March 10, 2005 Hi Lisa I'm sorry things didn't go more smoothly. Sending positive thoughts your way. Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted March 10, 2005 Share Posted March 10, 2005 Lisa, I am sorry your mom is not doing well. Lot's of prayers for you and your mom. God Bless, prayers and gentle hugs, Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelanieLR Posted March 10, 2005 Share Posted March 10, 2005 Hi Lisa, So sorry for your Mom's troubles. My prayers are with you both for a speedy recouvery & quick news. I know how bad it is just waiting around for the blasted results. Hugs & prayers, Melanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted March 10, 2005 Share Posted March 10, 2005 Lisa, Your poor Mother, this has got to be tough for her. Here's hoping that they get the situation under control and you get the results soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyn Posted March 10, 2005 Share Posted March 10, 2005 Lisa, I am praying for you both... Love, Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbays Posted March 10, 2005 Share Posted March 10, 2005 Lisa, I am so sorry that your mom is going through this. My prayers are with both of you. Please keep us posted. God Bless, Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted March 10, 2005 Share Posted March 10, 2005 Lisa, Sending prayers for both of you, for a better and faster recovery. J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted March 10, 2005 Share Posted March 10, 2005 I am sure it was very hard for you to leave her. I hope things improve soon. Wishing you all the best LIsa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katester Posted March 10, 2005 Share Posted March 10, 2005 Lisa, Sorry to hear about your Mom. Thinking of both of you and hoping for a speedy recovery and good news. Kate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addie Posted March 10, 2005 Share Posted March 10, 2005 Oh, Lisa...I'm so sorry your mom is having a tough time of it. Know it's got to be hard on you too. I'll continue to send all good thoughts and vibes her way for things to start going in a better direction and for her to be feeling much better, very soon! Let us know how things go.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelliemacs Posted March 10, 2005 Share Posted March 10, 2005 Lisa, my prayers are with you both, your mom is strong, she will pull through this. just like her daughter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hebbie Posted March 10, 2005 Share Posted March 10, 2005 Lisa, I'm so sorry to hear that! My lung particially collapsed after my needle biopsy too, and it is quite painful, but mine only lasted a few hours and then fixed itself. Hopefully, your mom's will recover quickly and she can return home. The good news is that even though she has had this setback, it is not preventing them from moving forward with the results of the biopsy and you should know something pretty soon. I pray for the best. My thoughts are with you both, Heather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe B Posted March 10, 2005 Share Posted March 10, 2005 Lisa, Praying for a complete recovery for your Mom. Hang in there.... I am sure she is in very good hands in NY. Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted March 10, 2005 Share Posted March 10, 2005 Hey, Lisa, Sorry to hear your Mom has this complication. Hopefully the lung will soon re-expand enough to allow the chest tube to be removed. Wishing her well, Lisa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elnodel Posted March 10, 2005 Share Posted March 10, 2005 Dear Lisa, It sounds all too familiar. As I think I told you, Len's lung collapsed as they withdrew the biopsy needle and he ended up staying in hospital. Not even inserting a wider tube to inflate the lung worked; the wretched thing insisted on NOT reinflating. Tell your mom to just take all her pain meds and not get discouraged. It will reinflate in time. Len's did -- the morning of his lobectomy a whole week later, so it was moot. But in the meantime, they went ahead and did everything they needed to do presurgically (except for the PET scan -- and that was because Len is exceedingly claustrophobic and panicked halfway through and they had to end it then and there....I had TOLD THEM SO and they didn't get the order for mega tranquilizers before the scan which would have been so easy to do). All the other tests (broncoscopy, breathing function tests, echocardiagram and I've probably forgotten what else) were done with the chest tube still in there, and they decided on surgery which was performed, successfully, one week after the biopsy. I hope that your mother's lung proves less obstructive and reinflates itself. Len had no such problems after the surgery -- his lung sealed itself by Thursday morning (after Monday surgery) and they removed all the drainage tubes the following day, so the fact that her lung collapsed once doesn't mean that it's bound to happen again. Keep us up to date and don't worry any more than you can help (oh, yeah, that's going to happen....). We're thinking of you and her and plugging for you both. Ellen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa O Posted March 12, 2005 Author Share Posted March 12, 2005 Thanks everyone for you comforting words and well wishes. My mom's lung has not reinflated yet so she still has the chest tube. Unfortunately, the biopsy was "inconclusive". I suppose it is reassuring that it did not show a malignancy but it would be better to have a definitive benign diagnosis. She is going to discuss the next step wtih her surgeon from Michigan when she gets back. Thanks again for the support. Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellakc2 Posted March 13, 2005 Share Posted March 13, 2005 Lisa, So sorry about you mom. Hang in there the waiting is tough. Prayers for your mom. Mare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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