MO_Sugar Posted April 3, 2004 Share Posted April 3, 2004 I got a call today from my Pulm. Dr. asking if we could do a Thorocentisis (sp) at 9am on Monday! Seems the chest xray I had yesterday shows a fluid build up again and he wants to get it BEFORE it hits 2 liters this time, lol. I just had one done last month so I am sure he is going to want to either do the talc procedure or something. I don't mind the fluid draw since it takes just a short time but it would be nice to not have to do it every month! We will see what he recommends on Monday and go from there. And here I was feeling so good this week! Thank you in advance for your thoughts and prayers. God Bless, MO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Cheryl- Posted April 3, 2004 Share Posted April 3, 2004 Mo, "Feeling good" is a state of mind. If you decide that you don't feel that bad, then by Gosh you don't! You are one tough Bird!!! I am so impressed by your sprit. God Bless you Dear Girl!! Sometimes I have errands to run, and I think "I am just so exhausted, What it I pass out or something?" Well,the tiredness never goes away entirely, does it?. Heck, I figure I have been tired since 1985 anyway. Ha! I figure if I drop dead out somewhere, than so be it. I will die doing what I want to do!!! You are always in my prayers Mo, Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted April 3, 2004 Share Posted April 3, 2004 Wow, Mo, I can so relate to this...for a while after my second surgery I made jokes about being more like a Keg than a person....sort of a "...just tap when ready...". Hope that things go well, and that the fluid buildup stops! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerbil runner Posted April 3, 2004 Share Posted April 3, 2004 Hope they get the tap turned off for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted April 3, 2004 Share Posted April 3, 2004 Praying everything goes well for you Mo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea B. Posted April 3, 2004 Share Posted April 3, 2004 Dear MO, You are in my prayers! I am glad too to hear that you have been feeling so well. Hugs to you, Andrea B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted April 4, 2004 Share Posted April 4, 2004 Dear MO, Hope the procedure isn't rough on you and keeping you in my thoughts. Nina, aka Nushka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa O Posted April 4, 2004 Share Posted April 4, 2004 I'm sorry Mo.... You aren't by any chance considering Gvax are you??? Before you are drained would be the time to ask about it! I hope if you are tapped, it is easy and tolerable for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted April 4, 2004 Share Posted April 4, 2004 Mo, You dear sweet lady. I hope this works for you and you don't have to be tapped any more. Is this like tapping for Pabst Blue Ribbon. I know that is from Milwaukee, but it is also sold in Missouri... LOL I am from St. Louis too. You are in my thoughts and prayers everyday... Blessings, Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted April 5, 2004 Share Posted April 5, 2004 Oh Mo, I can't believe all that you have gone through. My husband is a pipefitter and he knows how to put spigots in. If only it was that simple! Please know your in my prayers. I sure hope this goes easy for you. Your one TROOPER my friend! You little Energy Bunny You! God Bless and Good Luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debi Posted April 5, 2004 Share Posted April 5, 2004 Mo, Just wanted to wish you luck tomorrow morning..you're an "old hand" at this by now and I am sure it will go smoothly...... I will be thinking of you tomorrow.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melinda Posted April 5, 2004 Share Posted April 5, 2004 Mo, You will be in my thoughts while I am in chapel with the students tomorrow morning. Hang in there! Melinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted April 5, 2004 Share Posted April 5, 2004 Hi Mo, I hope all goes well today. Stay chipper, girl, and enjoy the SPRING!!!!!!!!!!! It's awesome.... XOXOXOX MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eileen Posted April 5, 2004 Share Posted April 5, 2004 Mo ---I hope by now the procedure is done and you are feeling great!!!!! Best wishes to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MO_Sugar Posted April 5, 2004 Author Share Posted April 5, 2004 Friends, Thanks again for the prayers and well wishes. I am all done for today, another almost 2 liters drawn off and I have "full" use of my right lung again! Doc said since it has only been a couple of weeks since the last time he wants to do the talc procedure with the next one so I will have about a week in the hospital with a drain and then they will do the procedure. He said it may still cause a fluid build up but it will then go to my belly which is easier (and safer) to drain. I have to tell you, living in a "Small Town" / Resort area like I do is amazing. We have a first class hospital here since the majority of our residents come from Kansas City and St. Louis and we have 1,000's of 2nd home owners (I would LOVE to have one of these "2nd" homes!!!) Anyway, there are about 30 people working in the Out Patient area every day when I go in for my Neupogen shot and I have gotten to know all of them pretty well, this morning as I was waiting for my procedure over 1/2 of them stopped in my room to wish me well or see what I was doing there or just to say Hi. It just makes it so much easier to feel like you are being treated as a friend rather than a number! God Bless them all!!! MO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted April 5, 2004 Share Posted April 5, 2004 Mo, My sister had that talc procedure and has had NO fluid build up since then. Seems to be pretty effective. Glad you are feeling better physically, but I know your puppy is an emotional downer. Love, Ginny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted April 6, 2004 Share Posted April 6, 2004 MO, You are one great lady. You are always in my in my prayers. I have heard that the talc procedure works very well and almost always stops the fluid build up. Special prayers that it works for you. It sounds like you are getting great treatment and are in good hands... God Bless and gentle hugs Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 6, 2004 Share Posted April 6, 2004 Mo, I am so glad the procedure went alright yesterday. If you have time please pm or e-mail me if the docs have given you any idea what causes the fluid build up. Woould also like to know what the talc procedure is, So sorry to read today about your dog. You really didn't need that loss right now. You are in my prayers. I thought you lived in St.Louis. Do you mind saying what town you live in? It sounds like a great place. God Bless. BLT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted April 6, 2004 Share Posted April 6, 2004 Mo I grew up on the other side of the great state of Missouri--near Kansas City. I've lived many places but Missouri continues to be my home--great people--just like the ones who treat you so well. I wish for you the best and I am so amazed at your willpower and attitude. Elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelliemacs Posted April 6, 2004 Share Posted April 6, 2004 my dad had the talc procedure as well. The fluid has not come back since he had it done and that was in January. He did have a bad problem with effusion as well and the first draw was 4 liters and the second was almost 6. he was in allot of pain before the procedure and it took a while for the chest tube site to heal but otherwise it went well. i hope it goes as well for you and all your fluid problems drain away (bahahahahah) sorry about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAnn Posted April 6, 2004 Share Posted April 6, 2004 Hi Mo, I too went to the pulm. yesterday, (Mon). I've been having ALOT of pain and I know it is from the fluid. I thought they were actually going to put in the "Denver Cathetar", but as usual, communication mix up and they have scheduled me for Wednesday, (tomorrow). My x-rays showed the fluid completely covering my lung. On the x-ray, you can't see my right lung at all, just the white shadow of fluid. They were going to do a thorencentesis yesterday, to make me more comfortable, but I told them I could wait until Wednesday. Why get stuck twice????? My drs don't really push the talc procedure. The success rate is not always that good, I know some on the board have had complete success though. Anyway, we have chosen the cathetar route, where I drain the fluid everyday. I am very nervous about this procedure, as I have a history of not doing well during the thorencentesis. (passing out, throwing up, etc.) They say they will give me something for the nausea. I'm glad you are feeling better. Let me know how everything goes for you. Feel free to pm me if you want! P.S. - Do you have just fluid build up, or do you have a malignant effusion? TAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MO_Sugar Posted April 6, 2004 Author Share Posted April 6, 2004 TAnn, Mine is fluid build up. We tested it and it came back clean for cancer cells. I looked at the catheter and / or shunt route and we decided to try the talc procedure first. If it doesn't work we will look at one of the others but I didn't like the idea of having to mess with it every day if I didn't have to. Best wishes with your procedure and I will be praying for you. God Bless, MO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted April 6, 2004 Share Posted April 6, 2004 Mo, It occurs to me that the reason all those folks stop by to visit and wish you well is because you're a heck of a nice person, and not just because you live in a small town/resort setting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerbil runner Posted April 6, 2004 Share Posted April 6, 2004 Mo, glad you're feeling better after the tap. Forgive me if I'm totally out of line here, but...if another puupy is out of the question for you, might I suggest a smaller, furry pet? Guinea pigs are wonderful lap pets and are easy to care for. They squeak when you come in and love to just sit on your lap. Little kids love 'em, too - much gentler than rabbits (we have 2 in my middle son's room, I had them as a kid). Some humane societies get them on occaision. Furry company is hard to do without. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betplace Posted April 6, 2004 Share Posted April 6, 2004 ((((MO))))) I am sooooo sorry sweetie! If it's not one thing it's another isn't it! The Guinea Pig idea is a good one, they are the sweetest pets! I had 2 in my early twenties and they were great! I am thinking about you and praying for you every day!!! Blessings Betty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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