Author Topic: Hope all is well Laura Lee (Read 4295 times)

JediKnight · « **on:** March 21, 2008, 02:01:31 PM »

Hope everything went ok today Laura. You're in our hearts and prayers. Get well.

Laura Lee · « **Reply #1 on:** March 21, 2008, 05:16:37 PM »

Quote from: JediKnight on March 21, 2008, 02:01:31 PM

Hope everything went ok today Laura. You're in our hearts and prayers. Get well.

Thanks Jedi. All went well with the surgery and I am home and resting. I'll know the results some time next week. I have an annoying cough and tired, but all in all feeling pretty good. Thanks for all the thoughts and prayers. They are greatly appreciated!

davidpaul · « **Reply #2 on:** March 30, 2008, 05:37:10 PM »

hope it was good news.

benz · « **Reply #3 on:** March 30, 2008, 05:48:12 PM »

did i miss anything laura? please update me

Laura Lee · « **Reply #4 on:** March 31, 2008, 05:39:12 AM »

Hi Benz, I had a biopsy done on my lungs for suspected Sarcoidosis. I got my results. It came back positive. Unfortunately it has also moved into my heart as well (Sarcoidosis Cardiomyopathy). Although Sarcoid is controlable in the lungs, it is a bit more difficult when also in the heart. There's a 5 year mortality rate is 50-60% of those diagnosed. They have put me on some medications which I must admit are making me very cranky and probably not very fun to live with. $:-\$ But I certainly plan on hanging around longer than 5 years.

I'm going for a follow-up with my doctor this morning.

~flower~ · « **Reply #5 on:** March 31, 2008, 07:18:35 AM »

I hope you get some better news today Laura. $:-\$

Has your doctor mentioned the Marshall Protocol? Might be something to look into. I believe it was developed for Sarcoidosis.

Laura Lee · « **Reply #6 on:** March 31, 2008, 08:23:46 AM »

Quote from: ~flower~ on March 31, 2008, 07:18:35 AM

I hope you get some better news today Laura. $:-\$

Has your doctor mentioned the Marshall Protocol? Might be something to look into. I believe it was developed for Sarcoidosis.

im sitting in the doc office waiting. my apt was 4 9:30. he came in over an hour late. thank gawd I can occupy my time on getbig via my phone lol.

YoungBlood · « **Reply #7 on:** March 31, 2008, 08:35:20 AM »

Quote from: Laura Lee on March 31, 2008, 08:23:46 AM

im sitting in the doc office waiting. my apt was 4 9:30. he came in over an hour late. thank gawd I can occupy my time on getbig via my phone lol.

That's "odd." Usually, doctors are late, yes. But if you walk in with your own magazine, book, or are texting/using your cell for some reason, they'll expedite you right away. It's like there is an unwritten code that you're not allowed to enjoy yourself or occupy your time in a way the nurses disapprove of.

Hope all goes well, and without any sexual undertones, I'm pulling for you Laura!!!

Laura Lee · « **Reply #8 on:** March 31, 2008, 11:05:28 AM »

Well, good news! He thinks I can beat it! I'm on a pretty high dose of prednazone and he thinks 6 months of the prednazone therapy (3 months high, then taper a little for 3 months, then taper off) along with the fact that I never smoked and have healthy lifestyle, I should be able return to a normal life. We will know better in about 6 months. He also said I can return back to the gym, but I need to start off slowly and monitor my heart while working out.

WOOOOHOOOOO!!!!!

YoungBlood · « **Reply #9 on:** March 31, 2008, 11:13:49 AM »

Great News!!!!!
Glad to hear it Laura!!!!

Laura Lee · « **Reply #10 on:** March 31, 2008, 11:23:50 AM »

Quote from: YoungBlood on March 31, 2008, 11:13:49 AM

Great News!!!!!
Glad to hear it Laura!!!!

Thanks YB. Now it's time to get that 6-pack back!

Butterbean · « **Reply #11 on:** March 31, 2008, 12:09:47 PM »

That is wonderful news!

w8m8 · « **Reply #12 on:** March 31, 2008, 12:26:27 PM »

YES !! fantastic news

Laura Lee · « **Reply #13 on:** March 31, 2008, 12:29:30 PM »

Yeah baby! I'm so excited! I'm gonna kick ass

benz · « **Reply #14 on:** March 31, 2008, 12:50:39 PM »

get well soon

Lord Humungous · « **Reply #15 on:** April 01, 2008, 05:57:57 PM »

Glad to hear buddy! Enjoy the prednazone bloat!! its only temporary if you get it

Laura Lee · « **Reply #16 on:** April 02, 2008, 04:38:19 AM »

Quote from: Lord Humungous on April 01, 2008, 05:57:57 PM

Glad to hear buddy! Enjoy the prednazone bloat!! its only temporary if you get it

Oh what fun! lol

~flower~ · « **Reply #17 on:** April 02, 2008, 12:39:30 PM »

Quote from: Laura Lee on March 31, 2008, 11:05:28 AM

Well, good news! He thinks I can beat it! I'm on a pretty high dose of prednazone and he thinks 6 months of the prednazone therapy (3 months high, then taper a little for 3 months, then taper off) along with the fact that I never smoked and have healthy lifestyle, I should be able return to a normal life. We will know better in about 6 months. He also said I can return back to the gym, but I need to start off slowly and monitor my heart while working out.

WOOOOHOOOOO!!!!!

Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is great news!!

Told ya you were a tough bitch!!

Laura Lee · « **Reply #18 on:** April 02, 2008, 01:27:26 PM »

Quote from: ~flower~ on April 02, 2008, 12:39:30 PM

Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is great news!!

Told ya you were a tough bitch!!

Yeah I am! Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

w8m8 · « **Reply #19 on:** April 02, 2008, 01:36:53 PM »

lol....that growl is sounding nearly as fierce as Tad

Laura Lee · « **Reply #20 on:** April 02, 2008, 01:40:47 PM »

Quote from: w8m8 on April 02, 2008, 01:36:53 PM

lol....that growl is sounding nearly as fierce as Tad

Hustle Man · « **Reply #21 on:** April 02, 2008, 02:22:12 PM »

Great news LL, I have been praying for you and Mike during this uncertain time!

Good to know there is treatment.

Rimbaud · « **Reply #22 on:** April 02, 2008, 02:25:09 PM »

I hope all goes well Laura. Keep us posted.

Hustle Man · « **Reply #23 on:** April 02, 2008, 02:25:34 PM »

Great news LL, I have been praying for you and Mike during this uncertain time!

You'll be back to normal in no time!

CQ · « **Reply #24 on:** April 02, 2008, 04:12:27 PM »

Hope everything works out for you Laura. My best wishes.