https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/medical-update Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 26 Apr 2026 09:56:17 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/medical-update#post-1508485 Fri, 19 Jun 2015 03:49:57 +0000 Debbie 1508485@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am glad the test are over for now. If you want to get away you are always welcomed in San Antonio! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/medical-update#post-1508233 Thu, 18 Jun 2015 17:58:56 +0000 Anonymous 1508233@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thinking of you, Deb. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/medical-update#post-1508193 Thu, 18 Jun 2015 16:37:15 +0000 tulle 1508193@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's a lot of waiting and watching.&nbsp; I wish you calm--even forgetfulness--during the wait, and fervently hope that all your symptoms will remain stable or subside.&nbsp; Good luck, Deb. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/medical-update#post-1507853 Thu, 18 Jun 2015 02:52:23 +0000 TraceyLiz65 1507853@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A tough road...hoping you can really enjoy the time between all the medical stuff to keep your spirits high. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/medical-update#post-1507846 Thu, 18 Jun 2015 02:43:15 +0000 annagybe 1507846@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Also I should say, the longer I work in healthcare. If you're able to talk and communicate, despite everything you're still a part of this world. Cue "Little Mermaid"&nbsp;<br />Okay nevermind...watching that song on YouTube, the sentiment is all wrong.</p> <p>Here's a much more fun song</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GC_mV1IpjWA">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GC_mV1IpjWA</a></p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/medical-update#post-1507822 Thu, 18 Jun 2015 02:04:56 +0000 pil 1507822@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So much going on, Deb. Wishing you the best moving forward. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/medical-update#post-1507617 Wed, 17 Jun 2015 19:18:41 +0000 biscuitsmom 1507617@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fingers and paws crossed for you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/medical-update#post-1507325 Wed, 17 Jun 2015 12:32:10 +0000 Meredith 1507325@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm so sorry you have to go through this. Wishing you some moments of peace today. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/medical-update#post-1507318 Wed, 17 Jun 2015 12:17:42 +0000 Olivegreen 1507318@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Growing older is not for sissies. A hug to both you and your husband and hope you both take it easy as you can. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/medical-update#post-1507262 Wed, 17 Jun 2015 09:54:12 +0000 Jjsloane 1507262@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Deb - sending you warm hugs and thoughts to help you through this trying time. It sounds so exhausting and on top of it you are worrying about your hubby. Rest up!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/medical-update#post-1507189 Wed, 17 Jun 2015 03:45:52 +0000 SarahTheWhite 1507189@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So much to deal with all at once... I'm sorry. I am so glad this round of testing is over and that you get a breather for a while. I'm also sorry for your husband's stress. These things have a way of restimulating past experiences... As others have said, I hope you both can get some much needed down time and diversion. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/medical-update#post-1507172 Wed, 17 Jun 2015 03:13:38 +0000 jackiec 1507172@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All the best to you and DH during this process. I am wishing you strength and of course health. Sure would be nice if the two of you could take a little day trip for stress relief. Take care. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/medical-update#post-1507113 Wed, 17 Jun 2015 02:00:03 +0000 Suz 1507113@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Deb, this is a huge amount to be dealing with. Wow. You and hubby deserve another top-down convertible holiday in the wine district! I am so glad at least that you have a clearer picture of the issues you are facing. And I truly hope they can find ways to help you. HUGS!!!!&nbsp;</p> <p>PS -- I just had an image of Gaia as I was writing this -- brought tears to my eyes. You must really have missed her through this ordeal of testing.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/medical-update#post-1507081 Wed, 17 Jun 2015 01:22:09 +0000 Gaylene 1507081@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, Deb, that's a lot to deal with all at one time--no wonder you and your husband are feeling overwhelmed. Your coping skills must be getting near their limit. Since you have a bit of breathing space now, can you and your husband find some time together to do something fun? If anyone deserves a break, it's you two. Like Anna, I'm wishing you the best. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/medical-update#post-1507028 Tue, 16 Jun 2015 23:32:51 +0000 LACeleste 1507028@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Really sorry you are going through this Deb. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/medical-update#post-1506992 Tue, 16 Jun 2015 22:34:58 +0000 Caro in Oz 1506992@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's a lot to handle at once Deb glad you have some space to regroup. I found this book about stress very interesting. &nbsp;:)</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://kellymcgonigal.com/tag/mindset/">http://kellymcgonigal.com/tag/mindset/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/medical-update#post-1506986 Tue, 16 Jun 2015 22:28:02 +0000 Sal 1506986@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>At least you are through the tests and I also wish for a period of stability for you. &nbsp;Thanks for the update. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/medical-update#post-1506975 Tue, 16 Jun 2015 21:57:51 +0000 annagybe 1506975@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wishing you the best. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/medical-update#post-1506971 Tue, 16 Jun 2015 21:47:20 +0000 Summer 1506971@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a lot to handle, Deb. &nbsp;Stay strong and take care. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/medical-update#post-1506961 Tue, 16 Jun 2015 21:26:01 +0000 Eliza 1506961@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sending good, healing thoughts your way, Deb. &nbsp;That is a lot to go through, as well as a lot to process. &nbsp;Sometimes our lives are hi-jacked by these medical situations. &nbsp;Hope there is a bit of relief in having the tests completed and results in, with some time until things need to be re-assessed. &nbsp;Hang in there. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/medical-update#post-1506801 Tue, 16 Jun 2015 16:01:18 +0000 Diana 1506801@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hugs.&nbsp; I am glad to hear that you are through the first round of tests and have some answers at least.&nbsp; Here's hoping things remain stable for a long, long time.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/medical-update#post-1506774 Tue, 16 Jun 2015 15:12:20 +0000 kellygirl 1506774@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's a lot to have to deal with, Deb. I'm glad that you are on the offensive and taking care of yourself. I'll keep you in my thoughts! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/medical-update#post-1506761 Tue, 16 Jun 2015 14:32:54 +0000 abc 1506761@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Knowledge is power. Kudos to you for seeking out info so you feel prepared and less overwhelmed next time. Hugs and support to you and DH. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/medical-update#post-1506729 Tue, 16 Jun 2015 12:33:56 +0000 carter 1506729@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, Deb! You have been through the wringer, haven't you? As much of a pain as this has been, it looks as though you can take great comfort that the docs have been very thorough and that there is nothing urgent. Will be thinking about you and hubby! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/medical-update#post-1506690 Tue, 16 Jun 2015 10:32:34 +0000 Anonymous 1506690@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Goodness, what a lot to take in! I guess at least you know now and as you say, you have a few months grace before it all kicks off again. Hugs and positive vibes x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/medical-update#post-1506667 Tue, 16 Jun 2015 09:43:18 +0000 Style Fan 1506667@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a lot to go through.&nbsp; It would be very stressful for both of you.&nbsp; Sending you lots of positive thoughts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/medical-update#post-1506649 Tue, 16 Jun 2015 08:34:40 +0000 Deborah 1506649@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Deb stay strong. &nbsp;Will be keeping both you and your DH in my prayers for positive outcomes all round. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/medical-update#post-1506639 Tue, 16 Jun 2015 07:26:49 +0000 Louise 1506639@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad you have some answers though a nuisance you have to go through it all again in January. Stay strong x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/medical-update#post-1506635 Tue, 16 Jun 2015 07:16:01 +0000 rachylou 1506635@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh gosh, deb! You had a stroke? You're a strong cookie! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/medical-update#post-1506607 Tue, 16 Jun 2015 04:21:08 +0000 deb 1506607@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I finished the medical tests that have been going on since January and I am so tired of being poked, prodded, anesthetized, and visiting various doctor offices weekly. I still need to have my teeth cleaned and an eye exam but will make those appointments next month.&nbsp; I originally posted about my issues <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-here-is-the-deal" rel="nofollow">here</a>. I have a reprieve until January, YEA!!! Here is my list - </p> <p>1 - right carotid artery to be rechecked in January. I am closer to the 79% mark than the 50% mark and the next step is surgery. I will have surgery to clean out the artery if and when I reach 80%, have another stroke, or a TIA.<br />2 - Blocked celiac artery will be rechecked in one year or if my symptoms become worse. <br />3 - They found two nodules in my thyroid glad but they are small right now and I will have them rechecked in a year.<br />4 - I will also need another colonoscopy in a year. They found 4 more sessile serrated adenomas&nbsp;two weeks ago and I just got the pathology report back today. These four have grown since the&nbsp;February colonoscopy. None of them had dysplasia&nbsp;so the only dysplastic&nbsp;polyp was found in February.&nbsp;</p> <p>So, in six months I will start the whole process over. I am much more educated now so that should alleviate some of the stress. At least I hope so. Poor hubster is a little overwhelmed right now and I feel really bad because his previous wife died of brain cancer.&nbsp; Thanks for reading and all of your support.</p> <p></p> <p>XXOO</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>