Outpatient surgery August 30th
I went in to removed fluid building up in my left lung, which is already 1/3 filled with a tumor that has collapsed my top lobe. I was having a very difficult time breathing to say the least. The procedure involved me sitting and leaning over another higher table. Not much pain they said, at this point I equate things with past procedures, like the bone biopsy etc..They just numb the skin with a wipe on my back, and insert a needle and tube to suck out the fluid, but in the middle I got A shooting pain in my shoulder neck area and then my hip, like a nerve or ?? so I said I could take it for about a couple more minutes, and then that was it, they had gotten enough fluid. I looked over and there was a liter of fluid.....Wow all that was in my tiny lung. The other pain lasted for about 1/2 hr. after the pain med. took hold I was able to go home. I am on pain meds. most of the time to help with the pain in my bones. Resting a lot yesterday and today. Apparently I am one of the rare ones that resist the chemos.
Help me Pray that this Chemo starts stomping out the bug.
Love and thanks from ME
This Wednesday will mark three weeks in on the new chemo, buddy!!! Praying like a mad woman that this chemo is going to work its miraculous magic. Still in awe of your strength and constant drive to fight this on a daily basis despite the ups and downs. With you every step of the way, Megan
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ReplyDeleteI am praying for you! I am so sorry you have had this terrible experience and I pray the fluid does not return. I wish I could wave a magic wand and make this bug disappear. However, God is in control and we can not lean on our own understanding. You have touched many people with your courage and shown all of us your amazing strength of your character. You are my HERO!!
Love, Your friend Judy
Praying daily with you and all the rest that support you in love, hope, faith. Gwynne
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