Guest Posted March 23, 2004 Share Posted March 23, 2004 Hi everyone, It's me again...This time my father-in -law is ill. Two weeks ago he was being treated for pneumonia.He didn't improve and wound up in the ER, a chest tube was inserted and drained 2.5 liters of fluid. A few days later he had a thoracotomy and a biopsy which came back positive for adenocarcinoma of the lung(hasn't smoked in 35 years). No evidence of a mass on ct scan, just large pleural effusion. He was drinking Barium for one of his tests Fri...started coughing and aspirated. He is now in the ICU on a respirator...he had been stable for a few days with slight improvement but today seems to be declining rapidly. Needs meds to keep his pressure up and his vent settings are as high as they can go. I guess I just needed to "share " this... You are all in my thoughts and prayers, Lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerbil runner Posted March 23, 2004 Share Posted March 23, 2004 Lynn - I'm sorry your FIL is struggling right now. Prayers for you and your family. It amazes me how many "former" smokers with LC are showing up who haven't smoked in many, many years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted March 23, 2004 Share Posted March 23, 2004 Linn, Sorry your FIL is having a hard time, good vibes for the best results possible. Hang on. J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanna M. Posted March 23, 2004 Share Posted March 23, 2004 Oh Lynn, I am so sorry. Your poor family. You've been through so much. I will keep you FIL in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted March 23, 2004 Share Posted March 23, 2004 Lynn, Sorry your FIL is not doing well. Prayers... XOXOXOX MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MO_Sugar Posted March 23, 2004 Share Posted March 23, 2004 So sorry to hear about your FIL. Prayers and good wishes being sent his way. God Bless, MO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted March 23, 2004 Share Posted March 23, 2004 Lynn- Wishing the best for your FIL. He certainly din't need further complications right now. Let us know how things progress. We care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 24, 2004 Share Posted March 24, 2004 Thank you all ...appreciate your support...things are still the same right now... Lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy Posted March 25, 2004 Share Posted March 25, 2004 So very sorry Lyn, this must be very hard to take. Prayers coming your way, for you and your father-in-law. Paddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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