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Post by Gypo on Oct 24, 2023 9:01:07 GMT -5
Yesterday my wife Janet and I went to her pulmonologist appointment and he explained what is happening with her lungs. The tests and scan indicated that she doesn't have a separate lung disease, but fluid buildup in her lungs and lower legs caused by the problem with her heart valves. The doctor explained that two of her heart valves aren't working properly creating back pressure into her lungs causing fluid to be squeezed out of her blood and back into her lungs and circulatory system. We knew about the heat valve problem months ago, but now it's confirmed. He recommended that she stay in the hospital for a few days in order to relieve the existing fluid buildup and return her to more normal breathing. After that procedure, it's a question of getting the heart valves repaired. If all goes well with the repair, she won't need oxygen therapy any longer or have lung problems. That's the plan, anyway, and I'll find out more today when I visit her. My father had a new valve put in 20 years ago it worked quite well for him.
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Post by Silver on Oct 24, 2023 10:25:48 GMT -5
Yesterday my wife Janet and I went to her pulmonologist appointment and he explained what is happening with her lungs. The tests and scan indicated that she doesn't have a separate lung disease, but fluid buildup in her lungs and lower legs caused by the problem with her heart valves. The doctor explained that two of her heart valves aren't working properly creating back pressure into her lungs causing fluid to be squeezed out of her blood and back into her lungs and circulatory system. We knew about the heat valve problem months ago, but now it's confirmed. He recommended that she stay in the hospital for a few days in order to relieve the existing fluid buildup and return her to more normal breathing. After that procedure, it's a question of getting the heart valves repaired. If all goes well with the repair, she won't need oxygen therapy any longer or have lung problems. That's the plan, anyway, and I'll find out more today when I visit her. Positive thoughts and prayers for both of you, Russ.
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Post by johnlawitzke on Oct 24, 2023 11:15:17 GMT -5
Yesterday my wife Janet and I went to her pulmonologist appointment and he explained what is happening with her lungs. The tests and scan indicated that she doesn't have a separate lung disease, but fluid buildup in her lungs and lower legs caused by the problem with her heart valves. The doctor explained that two of her heart valves aren't working properly creating back pressure into her lungs causing fluid to be squeezed out of her blood and back into her lungs and circulatory system. We knew about the heat valve problem months ago, but now it's confirmed. He recommended that she stay in the hospital for a few days in order to relieve the existing fluid buildup and return her to more normal breathing. After that procedure, it's a question of getting the heart valves repaired. If all goes well with the repair, she won't need oxygen therapy any longer or have lung problems. That's the plan, anyway, and I'll find out more today when I visit her. That's great news that they know what is causing the problems. I hope the treatment goes good!
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Post by coalsmoke on Oct 24, 2023 11:53:24 GMT -5
That sounds like good news, Russ. Thanks for reporting in. We shall keep up the good thoughts, prayers, and chants here in the Patch. Thanks, John.
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Post by coalsmoke on Oct 24, 2023 11:54:46 GMT -5
Yesterday my wife Janet and I went to her pulmonologist appointment and he explained what is happening with her lungs. The tests and scan indicated that she doesn't have a separate lung disease, but fluid buildup in her lungs and lower legs caused by the problem with her heart valves. The doctor explained that two of her heart valves aren't working properly creating back pressure into her lungs causing fluid to be squeezed out of her blood and back into her lungs and circulatory system. We knew about the heat valve problem months ago, but now it's confirmed. He recommended that she stay in the hospital for a few days in order to relieve the existing fluid buildup and return her to more normal breathing. After that procedure, it's a question of getting the heart valves repaired. If all goes well with the repair, she won't need oxygen therapy any longer or have lung problems. That's the plan, anyway, and I'll find out more today when I visit her. That's great news that they know what is causing the problems. I hope the treatment goes good! Thank you, John.
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Post by coalsmoke on Oct 24, 2023 11:55:30 GMT -5
Yesterday my wife Janet and I went to her pulmonologist appointment and he explained what is happening with her lungs. The tests and scan indicated that she doesn't have a separate lung disease, but fluid buildup in her lungs and lower legs caused by the problem with her heart valves. The doctor explained that two of her heart valves aren't working properly creating back pressure into her lungs causing fluid to be squeezed out of her blood and back into her lungs and circulatory system. We knew about the heat valve problem months ago, but now it's confirmed. He recommended that she stay in the hospital for a few days in order to relieve the existing fluid buildup and return her to more normal breathing. After that procedure, it's a question of getting the heart valves repaired. If all goes well with the repair, she won't need oxygen therapy any longer or have lung problems. That's the plan, anyway, and I'll find out more today when I visit her. My father had a new valve put in 20 years ago it worked quite well for him. That's good to know, Gypo. Thank you.
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Post by coalsmoke on Oct 24, 2023 11:56:09 GMT -5
Yesterday my wife Janet and I went to her pulmonologist appointment and he explained what is happening with her lungs. The tests and scan indicated that she doesn't have a separate lung disease, but fluid buildup in her lungs and lower legs caused by the problem with her heart valves. The doctor explained that two of her heart valves aren't working properly creating back pressure into her lungs causing fluid to be squeezed out of her blood and back into her lungs and circulatory system. We knew about the heat valve problem months ago, but now it's confirmed. He recommended that she stay in the hospital for a few days in order to relieve the existing fluid buildup and return her to more normal breathing. After that procedure, it's a question of getting the heart valves repaired. If all goes well with the repair, she won't need oxygen therapy any longer or have lung problems. That's the plan, anyway, and I'll find out more today when I visit her. Positive thoughts and prayers for both of you, Russ. Thank you, Pete.
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Post by oldcajun123 on Oct 24, 2023 12:30:10 GMT -5
Russ they've got a handle on the present problem, valves they can fix, good things down the road. Got some good news on wife's malignant mole on her leg, biopsy showed lowest form of cancer, surgery on Nov 8.
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Post by coalsmoke on Oct 24, 2023 12:44:48 GMT -5
Russ they've got a handle on the present problem, valves they can fix, good things down the road. Got some good news on wife's malignant mole on her leg, biopsy showed lowest form of cancer, surgery on Nov 8. Best wishes to your wife for a successful surgery and a speedy recovery, Caj.
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Post by Silver on Oct 24, 2023 13:26:53 GMT -5
Russ they've got a handle on the present problem, valves they can fix, good things down the road. Got some good news on wife's malignant mole on her leg, biopsy showed lowest form of cancer, surgery on Nov 8. Best wishes to your wife, Brad!
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Post by urbino on Oct 24, 2023 15:02:57 GMT -5
Sending good vibes your wife's way, Brad. Skin cancer is one you have to stay on top of. It runs in my family.
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Post by Silver on Oct 24, 2023 15:39:20 GMT -5
The garden boxes are empty, except for a couple lavender plants that are permanent residents. There are also a couple clumps of Italian parsley that needs to be cut and hung for drying. I picked the last of the eggplants and Tabasco peppers before pulling the plants. The flower pots and hanging baskets are empty and waiting to be stored away. All the potting mix has been incorporated into the newest garden box. I still have a large pot of cayenne peppers going, still a bunch to let ripen before harvesting and pulling the plants.i even managed to mow the back lawn. We had great weather today, so I was happy to be outside. I'm beat.
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Post by urbino on Oct 24, 2023 17:00:44 GMT -5
Sounds like a full day, Pete. You should retire.
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Post by oldcajun123 on Oct 24, 2023 17:06:18 GMT -5
Good news, nurse called today and wife's mole had the lowest form of malignancy, fingers crossed on Nov 8 surgery!
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Post by coalsmoke on Oct 24, 2023 17:11:26 GMT -5
Good news, nurse called today and wife's mole had the lowest form of malignancy, fingers crossed on Nov 8 surgery! That's awesome news, Brad!
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Post by trailboss on Oct 24, 2023 17:21:35 GMT -5
Sounds like a full day, Pete. You should retire. 😂
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Post by trailboss on Oct 24, 2023 17:22:37 GMT -5
Good news Brad and Russ, best wishes and prayers for a great outcome.
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Post by Silver on Oct 24, 2023 17:25:30 GMT -5
Sounds like a full day, Pete. You should retire. 😂 Heh. Sometimes it seems like I've never been busier! Hey, it keeps me off the streets.
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Post by Zach on Oct 24, 2023 19:27:44 GMT -5
Good news or the better of outcomes, it sounds like for both wives, Russ and Brad. Hoping all the best for the upcoming surgeries and follow up procedures.
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Post by trailboss on Oct 24, 2023 19:32:25 GMT -5
Back to Las Vegas tomorrow, searching restaurants... Pretty much set on Battistas Hole in the wall, meeting up with a pipe smoking brother there. battistaslasvegas.com/
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Post by coalsmoke on Oct 24, 2023 20:20:23 GMT -5
Good news or the better of outcomes, it sounds like for both wives, Russ and Brad. Hoping all the best for the upcoming surgeries and follow up procedures. Thanks, Zach.
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Post by Ronv69 on Oct 25, 2023 0:08:49 GMT -5
Today would have been the birthday of on of my oldest friends. He died in his sleep last Friday. I have known him since kindergarten. We will be going to Houston for his memorial service this weekend. It's also St. Chrispin's Day.
Rather proclaim it, Westmoreland, through my host, That he which hath no stomach to this fight, Let him depart; his passport shall be made And crowns for convoy put into his purse: We would not die in that man’s company That fears his fellowship to die with us. This day is called the feast of Crispian: He that outlives this day, and comes safe home, Will stand a tip-toe when the day is named, And rouse him at the name of Crispian. He that shall live this day, and see old age, Will yearly on the vigil feast his neighbours, And say ‘To-morrow is Saint Crispian:’ Then will he strip his sleeve and show his scars. And say ‘These wounds I had on Crispin’s day.’ Old men forget: yet all shall be forgot, But he’ll remember with advantages What feats he did that day: then shall our names. Familiar in his mouth as household words Harry the king, Bedford and Exeter, Warwick and Talbot, Salisbury and Gloucester, Be in their flowing cups freshly remember’d. This story shall the good man teach his son; And Crispin Crispian shall ne’er go by, From this day to the ending of the world, But we in it shall be remember’d; We few, we happy few, we band of brothers; For he to-day that sheds his blood with me Shall be my brother; be he ne’er so vile, This day shall gentle his condition: And gentlemen in England now a-bed Shall think themselves accursed they were not here, And hold their manhoods cheap whiles any speaks That fought with us upon Saint Crispin’s day.
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Post by coalsmoke on Oct 25, 2023 4:33:20 GMT -5
Today would have been the birthday of on of my oldest friends. He died in his sleep last Friday. I have known him since kindergarten. We will be going to Houston for his memorial service this weekend. It's also St. Chrispin's Day. Rather proclaim it, Westmoreland, through my host, That he which hath no stomach to this fight, Let him depart; his passport shall be made And crowns for convoy put into his purse: We would not die in that man’s company That fears his fellowship to die with us. This day is called the feast of Crispian: He that outlives this day, and comes safe home, Will stand a tip-toe when the day is named, And rouse him at the name of Crispian. He that shall live this day, and see old age, Will yearly on the vigil feast his neighbours, And say ‘To-morrow is Saint Crispian:’ Then will he strip his sleeve and show his scars. And say ‘These wounds I had on Crispin’s day.’ Old men forget: yet all shall be forgot, But he’ll remember with advantages What feats he did that day: then shall our names. Familiar in his mouth as household words Harry the king, Bedford and Exeter, Warwick and Talbot, Salisbury and Gloucester, Be in their flowing cups freshly remember’d. This story shall the good man teach his son; And Crispin Crispian shall ne’er go by, From this day to the ending of the world, But we in it shall be remember’d; We few, we happy few, we band of brothers; For he to-day that sheds his blood with me Shall be my brother; be he ne’er so vile, This day shall gentle his condition: And gentlemen in England now a-bed Shall think themselves accursed they were not here, And hold their manhoods cheap whiles any speaks That fought with us upon Saint Crispin’s day. My condolences on the loss of your friend, Ron.
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Post by oldcajun123 on Oct 25, 2023 8:43:08 GMT -5
Really sorry about your friend Ron, br careful in the big city.
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Post by toshtego on Oct 25, 2023 9:15:16 GMT -5
Sorry to read about your friend. You walked a long road together, eh?
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Post by Ronv69 on Oct 25, 2023 12:30:54 GMT -5
Sorry to read about your friend. You walked a long road together, eh? We were in the Scouts together, built racecars together, learned to shoot together and hunted quail for the first time together. We were close friends.
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Post by urbino on Oct 25, 2023 17:11:04 GMT -5
Sorry for your loss, Ron.
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Post by Plainsman on Oct 25, 2023 17:12:47 GMT -5
So sorry, Ron. I know how much it must hurt.
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Post by instymp on Oct 25, 2023 17:23:26 GMT -5
Today would have been the birthday of on of my oldest friends. He died in his sleep last Friday. I have known him since kindergarten. We will be going to Houston for his memorial service this weekend. It's also St. Chrispin's Day. Rather proclaim it, Westmoreland, through my host, That he which hath no stomach to this fight, Let him depart; his passport shall be made And crowns for convoy put into his purse: We would not die in that man’s company That fears his fellowship to die with us. This day is called the feast of Crispian: He that outlives this day, and comes safe home, Will stand a tip-toe when the day is named, And rouse him at the name of Crispian. He that shall live this day, and see old age, Will yearly on the vigil feast his neighbours, And say ‘To-morrow is Saint Crispian:’ Then will he strip his sleeve and show his scars. And say ‘These wounds I had on Crispin’s day.’ Old men forget: yet all shall be forgot, But he’ll remember with advantages What feats he did that day: then shall our names. Familiar in his mouth as household words Harry the king, Bedford and Exeter, Warwick and Talbot, Salisbury and Gloucester, Be in their flowing cups freshly remember’d. This story shall the good man teach his son; And Crispin Crispian shall ne’er go by, From this day to the ending of the world, But we in it shall be remember’d; We few, we happy few, we band of brothers; For he to-day that sheds his blood with me Shall be my brother; be he ne’er so vile, This day shall gentle his condition: And gentlemen in England now a-bed Shall think themselves accursed they were not here, And hold their manhoods cheap whiles any speaks That fought with us upon Saint Crispin’s day. Sorry for your loss.
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Post by trailboss on Oct 25, 2023 20:12:04 GMT -5
Pretty fortunate, Ron. I have no childhood friends, a pretty nomadic upbringing, I know that I lived in at least 25 different places before I graduated HS, probably more…. Never sat down and put it all to paper.
The closest that I have to childhood friends are a few cousins.
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