daggiesmom Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 This is Brian, Joanie's husband. Joanie started coughing up blood over the weekend. It was periodic and a small quantity at first but when it didn't stop, we contacted her doctor who directed her to go to the hospital. Joanie is currently in the MICU unit at Beth Israel. The good news is that there is still no sign of the disease returning; however, there is a fistule in her lung that was/is bleeding. The doctors performed intervention radiology surgery on Monday to try to stop the bleeding. (i.e., inserting a camera and tools into an artery, sending them to the lung, sealing the bleeders.) Some bleeding continued afterwards so they repeated the procedure again yesterday. There was still more blood after they transferred her back to MICU last night but they said it might be residual, not new. That is our fervent hope since, if there is evidence of new bleeding, they will likely have to remove a portion of her lung. That discussion & decision will take place this morning. Please keep Joanie in your prayers and thoughts as she faces this major crisis. I know that she loves this community and thought that you would want to know what is happening. I'm heading back to the hospital now but will provide updates as I can. I can be reached at bcaffrey@nyc.rr.com Hellofa first post, eh? Hopefully, I'll be back with good news before too long. Thanks for your support. Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melindasue37 Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 Brian, Oh no....I'm so upset to hear this news. Please let Joanie know we are all thinking of her and praying that the procedure was a success. Hugs. Melinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyoung20 Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 Brian, Thanks for letting us know. The power of prayer is amazing. I am so sorry that this happened. Let Joanie know ,we love her tremendously and we are praying for a quick recovery. GOD BLESS!! Jamie "The Lord is my stength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him..." Psalm 28:7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellen B. Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 Brian, Sending many prayers for a quick recovery, Ellen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 Wishing Joanie well and out of there soon. Way to jump in Brian...don't be a stranger...keep us posted on how she does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 Wishing the best for Joanie in this time of need. Thank you Brian for letting us know. J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 Brian thank you so much for posting on our friend Joanie. She is loved here so much. Let her know that we are sending prayers out to her and we want her healthy and back here ASAP. Hang in thers Brain, as this must be so difficult for you also. Joanie is an inspiration here and quite a story teller. We will miss her absence here. Hurry and get well, Joanie!! Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikkala Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 Saying prayers for Joanie. Hope they get the bleeding stopped and get her home. Glad they don't see disease returning. Thanks for posting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 oh, Brian I am so sorry she's having this trouble. she is cherished here, and I will definately step up prayers on joanie's behalf. give her our love, and keep us posted. xoxo bunny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 Brian, My husband (Brian also) just loves Joanie and calls her Spunky. Please tell her that Brian and Pat love her and are praying our butts off. Thank you for your post. P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilliBr1 Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 Sending prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 Very sorry to hear that about Joanie. She certainly is spunky and a trooper. My thoughts and prayers are with her to feel better and back home son. Thanks for letting us know. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 Brian, thank you for updating us.We are hoping and praying that Joanie is ok and home and better very soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 Thank you, Brian, for letting all of us who love Joanie know this news. You know we all will be praying only for the most positive results. In fact, hopefully by the time you read this, that residual bleeding will have stopped on its own and she will feeling much better. That is MY prayer anyway. Joanie has been such an inspiration here...and especially helpful to me. I was concerned the last few posts when she was mentioning not feeling quite 'right'. I will be waiting so anxiously for your update. Tell her we are loving her up from afar! Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 Thanks for the heads up Brian. Hope Joanie gets this straightened out ASAP and she is back posting here quickly, we love her and need her here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midge Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 Tell Joanie to hang tough and that we are all thinking of her in this difficult time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamasbabygirl Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 Prayers coming, of course!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 Wow. What a shocker. Of course, prayers are on the way. Tell Joanie to get well soon and be home. I am so glad that she is being taken care of, Brian. The wonders of modern medicine! We need Joanie here, for sure. The Bailey's salesman would be homeless without her. Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calintay Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 Many prayers being said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 Add me to the praying my butt off club (I'm rather tired of the big ole thing, anyway). Give Joanie our love and let her know we're behind her, pulling for her, and praying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynneH Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 Brian, thanks so much for posting. Please tell Joanie that we are sending her "curative" thoughts and need her back here real soon! And, of course, you are always welcome to return here with her! Thanks for the update, Lynne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 Brian, I agree that this is one helluva way to be "inducted" into our wonderful family here at LCSC. I am so very glad that you let us know this news about our friend Joanie. One heck of a gal you have there. Be sure and take very special care of her and let her know we're thinking of her and saying lots and lots of prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 Thanks for the update Brian, prayers going up. Glad to hear it is not a reaccurance. Keep us posted. Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathy Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 Thanks Brian for letting us know about Joanie..keeping her in my prayers and hoping everything will be okay.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorja Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 Brian, Thanks for informing us about Joanie. She is an inspiration to all of us especially to me. I will definitely keep her in my prayers. I hope they can stop the bleeding. It sounds like they have everything under control. Please keep us updated. love, jorja Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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