Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Thought I would give everyone an update, I haven’t done so in several days.He is getting more movement in his …
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well, they cancelled my surgery!
i thought i had it made! then today at the appointment with the surgeon, he said everything looks pretty good. so, after going over all the info, he scheduled me for monday at 10 am!!! i was scared, but happy.
he ordered another arterie blood test thing for today. my number pre rehab was 49% for the carbon...monoxide or dioxide...i dont' know which. but the cut off for the surgery was 50...and i was sooo close, he ordered another test of it.
so...i let them suck me again in the wrist! this time my carbon monoxide/dioxide level was higher. i think it was 57%. but the nurse didnt say anything about it. so , off i went to the anethisealogist for the talk. then off to the lab for the a regular blood test and ekg.
my nurse, the one that's been helping me, caught me before the lab tests. the surgeon had seen my numbers and canceled my surgery! so, it's off. so, as of now...it's not going to happen.
she said she didnt' think there was anything i could do to make it drop. but the doctor would have to decide what to do now.
she did say, that it helps explain why i'm sooo out of breath any time i move. guess i just can't get the the bad stuff out of the blood. i'm not totally defeated...yet...but i'm close to it.
guess i have to say that i'm happy they found this out now...and not on the operating table.
i'll keep you updated on any changes.
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i am sorry they cancelled .but don't give up. God has something better in mind for you.hugs and prayers brenda
angelglow
Just try to hang in there, Ducky. this has got to be tough but you know we're all with you and your a tough ole' duck ears, You'll do fine.
blessings Little Lady Janie
janeinva
Just a minor setback, keep the positive and out with the negative and it will happen, just not right now. It is just a little more time to get you in puuuuurfect shape.!! Hugs and prayers for you my friend.
God Bless, Wes
law68
I'm sure you're disappointed, just when you worked yourself up to get it done. Do the blood gases tests, or carbon monoxide tests hurt? Someone told me they did. Anyway, I hope they'll find a way to get you the help you need. Hugs, Lisa
livewire
Oh Margaret,i'm so sorry they cancelled,it still can happen.Though i'm not in touch my prayers are always with you and others here on DS.
I could never be elegible because of bronchiectasis,
among other things.
I read some where a dr at the university of pittsburgh was working on an inhaler that could repair lung cell damage.That would be so awesome!!!
Hugs to you.
silke