SJAS Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 Just a quick update on Steve. He had a paracentesis today and it was a breeze - well, ok maybe a breeze for me and more like gentle blow for him. They did a local, inserted a needle with a tube and drained fluid from his lower abdomen. He no longer looks and feels like a suddenly pregnant woman. He's at home, resting comfortably. Of course, we did have to give him a hard time about the fake weight gain he had pulled off at the doctor's appt. on Tuesday. He has been trying hard to gain weight and we were surprised that he had indeed put on several pounds (high 5's all around). After today it's going to take a lot of ice cream to replace the 10+ lbs in fluid they pulled out. Baskin Robbins here we come! The other good news is that the Iressa was approved right away and he is on Day 2. Thanks to all of you for your caring and support and info (the website was great). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAnn Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 So glad to hear that Steve survived the paracentesis. It sounds just like the procedure I had to drain the fluid from around my lung (thorencentesis). Sounds like Steve did better than I, I had problems every time. (Had it done 4 times) Hope the Iressa works, it is sooooo much better than being on chemo! Here's to that gallon of ice-cream! (Chocolate???) yum! TAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 Joyce, what great news on Steve! Oh, how I love Baskins & Robbins. Can I go, too -- huh, huh, please? Enjoy! Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinaresholz Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 Sure glad Steve is doing better! Hope he gets better and better! Enjoy the icecream! Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fall54 Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 I am glad that Steve is doing good and went through the paracentesis well. I wish I could lose 10 lbs that fast!! I also hope that the Iressa does it's work!! We are all praying for you Steve. God Bless You All, Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJAS Posted July 23, 2004 Author Share Posted July 23, 2004 You all put such a smile on my face ! Yep, TAnn, know what you mean about the thoracentesis. Steve had two of them and they were rough. The last one they had to stop because his blood pressure crashed. The first tech that came into the room said, "So you're here for a thoracentesis," and we both yelled, "NO - NO!" PARAcentesis. Probably scared her to death . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindseysmom Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 Hi Joyce, Glad to read Steve's paracentesis went ok. Hopefully he will be fine with the Iressa. Baskin Robbins sounds good to me. Best wishes to you and Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 Joyce, I am glad Steve feels better after the paracentesis. Here's to ice cream!! XOXOXOXOX Prayers always, MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted July 24, 2004 Share Posted July 24, 2004 I am so happy to hear about Steve's doing well after his precedure. That is alot of fluid and I know he must feel much better. I hope the Iressa works great and kicks some cancer butt. I vote for a Hardee's chocolate milk shake. That is all that tasted good to me when I was on chemo and I still love them ( I don't need the weight anymore) Keeping us all in my prayers each day. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Cheryl- Posted July 25, 2004 Share Posted July 25, 2004 Joyce, Good news on Steve! I just had a pericardial window put in and two plueral effusions drained. I immediately dropped close to 15 pounds! I was very tired and short of breath. I got on the scale and was shocked! I thought there was something wrong with my bathroom scale.The fluid was in my chest and upper abdomen. I went to see my doctor and he sent me immediately to the hospital. I was told that I needed surgery right away. It is not a weight loss method I recommend! Ha! So glad Steve is doing better. Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted July 25, 2004 Share Posted July 25, 2004 Hi, Joyce, Glad to hear that Steve is dong better. Last year within a matter of days after the pneumonectomy I "lost" about 17 inches and 30 pounds from around my middle. I can't tell you what a relief it was. Hope the ice cream diet is successful for Steve at putting on a few 'real' pounds. If that doesn't work, how about a nice steak or seafood dinner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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