Donna G Posted August 15, 2003 Share Posted August 15, 2003 Just heard from Connie. The TEE went well . The Cardiologist wanted her to check in and have an angiogram then heart surgery to remove the myxoma from her heart muscle. He called her pulmonologist but he wanted it coordinated to have the nodule in her right ( remaining) lung removed at the same time. Connie is at home waiting a phone call to find out what next. Her heart is literally in pain and some difficulty breathing, she intends to let the Dr.s know. Thrown into all this she was told be the cardiologist that he wanted surgery fast for he feared she may have a stroke ( throw a clot off that irregular wall of the heart I imagine ) . Please pray for wisdom , peace, and fast recovery. Connie has always been such a good friend. Donna UPDATE......................................................................... Connie sees cardiologist for physical Tues 8/19 and went to group!! Connie will have the angiogram on Wed 8/20 Connie went to surgery 8/21, they were not able to remove either tumor today. She is on a vent and hopefully it will be removed tomorrow. She was alert after surgery. See next ribbon Friday Connie off Vent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natalie Posted August 15, 2003 Share Posted August 15, 2003 I can't imagine what Connie is going through. I will definitely say some special prayers for her right now. Thank you for the update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay Posted August 15, 2003 Share Posted August 15, 2003 I'm praying as hard as I can. Faylene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hebbie Posted August 15, 2003 Share Posted August 15, 2003 Praying right now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DaveG Posted August 15, 2003 Share Posted August 15, 2003 Connie: Good talking with you the other morning. Hang in there girl. You know how to get me if you just want to talk. ((((((((((((CONNIE)))))))))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norme Posted August 15, 2003 Share Posted August 15, 2003 i will pray with all the strenght i have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaMRG Posted August 15, 2003 Share Posted August 15, 2003 Please pass along our prayers and let her know we wait on edge with her for news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyd Posted August 15, 2003 Share Posted August 15, 2003 Dear Connie, I'm praying hard and fast. You are the ultimate SURVIVOR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsha Posted August 15, 2003 Share Posted August 15, 2003 Connie, I'm so sorry for the return of the Monster, but so greatful they can do something. You are in my prayers. You are strong and have everyone routing for you. Now put some of that toe tapping music on and make yourself smile. God Bless you, Marsha ____________________________________________________________AAg 61 dx 12/01 NSCLC Adenocarcinoma Stage 11B, 1/02 removed right lung, no follow up. 4/02 spread to lymph nodes,began chemo 6 treatments Taxol/Carboplatin 5/15/02 ending 8/28/02. July,03 2 brain mets, 1 surgically remov ed, the other gamma knife. Whole head radiation to follow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted August 15, 2003 Share Posted August 15, 2003 Connie Will continue to pray for you that you have a successful operation and a quick recovery. We have to keep you around, you are our example and shining star. You have always been an inspiration to me. Bess B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted August 16, 2003 Share Posted August 16, 2003 Prayers going up to the Master that Connie B once again beats the odds. Connie, you are our guiding menor and we need and love you immensely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathy Posted August 16, 2003 Share Posted August 16, 2003 Absolutely, I will pray for Connie Still cant believe this is happening Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anniemac Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 Praying as hard and as fast as I can. Please keep us updated. Annie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candy Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 Add my prayers to all the rest!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted August 19, 2003 Author Share Posted August 19, 2003 Connie is going through more tests and her cardiologist Doctor visit today in preparation for her surgery on Thursday. I pray all goes well and that Connie feels peace and rest to get ready for the "battle" ahead. Update Just called United to get Connie's room number and I also got Connie Berchem. They had just put her to bed , she passed the angiogram with "flying colors" She wanted you to know. She also should have a good view she is on the 8th floor. This afternoon she will also have a Carotid ultrasound just to be checking all out before her surgery tomorrow. The address of United Hospital is 333 N Smith Ave, St Paul, Mn 55102 I also thought of starting a new "ribbon" that we could send our best wishes to her on. I could print it off tomorrow and bring it to her at the hospital , when she woke up she would have it . I think I will try under general. See you there. Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna D Posted August 19, 2003 Share Posted August 19, 2003 Lots of prayers going!!!! Dona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debaroo Posted August 19, 2003 Share Posted August 19, 2003 Donna, thank you so much for the update...please send Connie my love and a big hug ((((((((((Connie)))))))))). And, of course, many prayers being said for success and her continued strength. Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdaW Posted August 19, 2003 Share Posted August 19, 2003 thank you, Donna, for the update on Connie. I have been thinking of her non-stop since I heard her latest news. I am praying for her. I have a good feeling that she is going to weather this storm quite well. She is something!! Love, Ada Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsha Posted August 19, 2003 Share Posted August 19, 2003 Hi Donna, Thank you for Connie's update. My prayers are with her. She's the senior member of our family. I was telling my radiologist about her and her lenghtly remission. He said that was really a long time. I knowshe can do it again. I told Connie my dad had resided in Wisconsin, don't even ask me why I thought Minnesota and Milwaukee were in the same state. We both like polkas. Connie is probably gettin anxious, but she has so many people routing her on. Please keep us posted. It seems to me you are doing quite well. We are always happpy to hear that. God Bless, Marsha _______________________________________________________________age 61 dx NSCLC Stage 11B, 12/01, Had right lung out 1/02 no follow up. Spread to lymph nodes 4/02 -Restage 1V Adenocarcinoma, NSCLC had 6 chemo treatments Taxol/Carbolplatin, beginning 5 /15/02 ending 8/28/02, July, 03 2 brain mets, 1 surgically removed, the other by gamma knife to be followed up by 16 whole head radiations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted August 20, 2003 Author Share Posted August 20, 2003 Well last night our monthly evening lung cancer support group met ( we meet one afternoon a month also.) We got started at 6 pm and about quarter after who comes in the door? Connie with her husband, Maurie drove her ( you know him , he is the quiet guy in the picture!) Would you believe she said and I quote " this scares me because it scares all of you" She is worried about us! She also had had a new CT Pet Scan and brought info and told us it was the latest and greatest and wanted us to take advantage. Only 3 in Minnesota , Maplewood, Regions Hosp and at Mayo Clinic in Rochester. We all checked in ( told how we were , what is going on, etc ) and Connie also. I told Connie I had to give her 544 hugs one from each on the lung cancer survivor board,( hope you don't mind) Believe me lots of (((((((((((((Connie)))))))))))))))))was going on. Today as I told you she has her Coronary Angiogram , reguesting lots of prayer that the Dr. get all the info they need so surgery tomorrow goes smoothly. More info on Pet at http://www.stpaulradiology.com OK everyone "Let us pray" thanks Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 20, 2003 Share Posted August 20, 2003 I pray for Connie and all the 500+ everyday. Sure hope the operation goes great for her today....will have her on my mind until you post again....thanks....also thanks for the web sight..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 20, 2003 Share Posted August 20, 2003 Donna What is Connie's last name so we can flood her with cards? Ginny D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norme Posted August 20, 2003 Share Posted August 20, 2003 Connie, I pray that you get through this with flying colors. you are on my mind everyday. Your strenght is beyond any I could every muster up. i posted earlier but forgot to log in. all day long i probably off and on came on as a guest..my mind is going fast..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea B. Posted August 20, 2003 Share Posted August 20, 2003 I will pray for Connie. Blessings to her and her family for a safe surgery and healthy outcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted August 21, 2003 Share Posted August 21, 2003 Special prayers have been said and I pray every day for Connie. She is a fighter and such an inspiration. Thank you Donna for keeping us posted about Connie. You are such a good friend and support to all of us. God Bless us all and praying for a "Cure" Karen ********* Dx 3-03 - 3A - Radiation - Taxol/Carbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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