Ry Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 Our family doc called today and John's sputum tested negative for a fungal infection. So now we don't know what it is but it is some nasty stuff. He is scheduled for the brachytherapy tomorrow afternoon and the pulmonologist will take a sample and see if he can figure out what it is. Hopefully the procedure helps him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 Well, for cryin' out loud!! Sorry for John..........sorry for you too, Rochelle. Is there someplace to get another opinion or are you pretty satisfied with what you're hearing? Wish I had some idea.......but I just don't. Be sure to let us know what you discover. Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 Prayers all goes well for the best Rochelle, Hang in there. Rich-- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wondermom Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 So frustrating, I am sure. Hopefully they can get to the bottom of it quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 Saying bad words for all of it! good luck and keep us posted gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welthy Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 Sorry Ry -- this blows. Hoping for some good answers and relief for John AND you! Welthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laban Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 Ry Hope the procedure comes up with some answers and relief. Prayers being sent your way........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 OY VEY!! Wow Ry, so Frustrating. Boy do I know how that feels to not know what your dealing with. I sure hope they get to the bottom of this real soon. BUMMER!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 Ry, My prayers for the brachytherapy to give him much relief. Hope they soon find out all that is going on. You both are in my prayers. Love, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyr Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Ry, hope they get to the bottom of it real soon and that John feels better. Good Luck & God Bless wendyr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 I certainly hope this next test gives you some results, G00D results. Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexan Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Rochelle, its sucks!!! It wil be Ok prayers & love bucky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fight Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Sorry you don't have a quick answer. I hope you get some answers soon. Praying John feels better soon. Take Care, Rachel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Hugs and Prayers Ry and John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Ry, Hope you and John get some answers soon. I know both of you are getting mighty tired of all of the uncertainty. HOpe John feels better fast. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBeth Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Thinking of you and John today Rochelle, and hoping you get some answers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geri Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Well crap, does this merry-go-round never stop. Hoping for some quick answers. Geri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Suck a duck. Hoping for good news and an easy fix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBeth Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Rochelle, Hoping that all went well yesterday and you are getting some good news and some answers. Thoughts continue to be with you, John and the children. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Medicine is considered an art, not a science. Guess we know why! Hope the mystery is solved and on its way to being gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Saying prayers and sending positive vibes for John! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Ry, Been looking for an update and sending prayers for the two of you. Hope you and John have answers and treatment to take care of everything. Love, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted August 23, 2007 Author Share Posted August 23, 2007 John had the brachytherapy yesterday and it was not pleasant at all. It was much worse than we were led to believe and took a lot longer than we thought it would. The pulmonologist did take some samples deeper in his lung to see what the gunk is and we should know tomorrow. He is feeling absolutely horrible today- very tired--he's been in bed all day. Thanks so much for all your well wishes, he appreciates it so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 ((((JOHN)))) Just want you get start feeling better John! Sending Get Well Wishes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 Ry, I have been looking for your update. I am so very sorry to hear how hard the procedure was and how horrible John feels today. I hope they figure out what the "gunk" is... The more you talk about the "gunk".. the coughing etc.. I remember Mike having a strep infection which he most likely got from having a bronchoscopy and he coughed terribly. He was coughing up and then vomiting up tannish stuff. It was awful. He was put on strong antibiotics and it took care of it. Hope they find out what John's is and have a quick cure. Love, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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