shelliemacs Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 my fathers follow up x-ray was in-conclusive so today they did a cat scan. they told us they could not see any masses, but that both lungs were so filled with fluid and they are not sure why. He was admitted right away and were still waiting to see if they are going to do a chest tube, IV anti-biotics or what to help him. They have not told us what the dx. is or what is causing this. I am not sure if its plurisy or some kind of pleural effusion. I am scared, really scared. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niececola Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 Hi Shellie, Please know we are all here for you right now and you are in my thoughts and prayers. Please continue to keep us informed of your Dad's situation. God Bless, Denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathy Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 Shelly, Try not worry, I know its hard, you know it may something completely curable. Your family has been through so much already, I know thats why you're scared. I am here if you need me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanCarl Posted January 8, 2004 Share Posted January 8, 2004 Shelly, First things first. "No masses" is a GOOD thing. It means whatever is causing your father's problems is a WHOLE LOT EASIER to deal with than cancer. Hang in there and lean on us. Dean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea B. Posted January 8, 2004 Share Posted January 8, 2004 Dear Shelly, Please know I am here for you. Dean is right...no masses is a good thing. I continue to keep your father and you in my prayers. Hugs to you. Andrea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natalie Posted January 8, 2004 Share Posted January 8, 2004 Shelly, Your poor father...he has been through so much. Maybe it's pneumonia? It sounds like they are taking good care of him and taking extra precaution. I'm glad to hear there are no masses. We are here for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted January 8, 2004 Share Posted January 8, 2004 Shelly, Hang in there. As Dean said no mass is a good thing. They will find out what's wrong with your father and get the right meds for him. You and your family are in my prayers everyday... Hugs and God Bless Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirleyb Posted January 8, 2004 Share Posted January 8, 2004 Shellie, I keep you in my thoughts and prayers. I do hope everything works out well for you dear father. Keep us posted as to how he is doing and more importantly, how you are doing hon. Take care. Much love, Shirley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berisa Posted January 8, 2004 Share Posted January 8, 2004 Shelly, I will pray for your father. May the doctors have a wisdom to diagnosis what's going on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaMRG Posted January 8, 2004 Share Posted January 8, 2004 Dear Shellie, I agree that "no masses" is a good thing. I was thinking pneumonia too. Keep us posted on how he's doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelliemacs Posted January 8, 2004 Author Share Posted January 8, 2004 today they drained 2 liters of fluid from my fathers right lung. Now they have to test it. TEST IT FOR WHAT? I am so confused because the pulmonary dr. was in the room when they made us leave and my father is trying to protect us from any further "bad" news so he tells us "lets just wait and see what they say" argghhh what could they be looking for? could this still be just "pneumonia" or are they looking for cancer cells from somewhere else in the body??? this worry boat were on sucks, sucks bug time! anyone got any ideas?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Karen C Posted January 8, 2004 Share Posted January 8, 2004 Shelly - they might be testing the fluid for bacterial problems, if he has a bacterial pneumonia or something they will need to know the right antibiotic for it. Hang in there! Karen C. (Dave C's wife) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted January 8, 2004 Share Posted January 8, 2004 Shelly Just a far out thought but has he had any heart problems in the past? My husband has congestive heart failure and when he was in the hospital they drained his lungs a few times. Anyway try HARD not to borrow trouble, as you know it comes on its own very well. Prayers for you and for him Bess B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norme Posted January 9, 2004 Share Posted January 9, 2004 Shelly, try and think positive. I know it is extremely hard for all that you have been through but you must. Until you know for sure what is causing the fluid, leave cancer out of the picture. Will say special prayers for you and your step-father..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy Posted January 10, 2004 Share Posted January 10, 2004 Hoping and praying that things are not so serious as you imagine. Thoughts and prayers on the way for you and your Dad, Shelly. Paddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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