akathy
What's For Dinner?
Still peaing from Podunk!
Posts: 4,546
Location: North Dakota
Jun 25, 2014 22:56:55 GMT
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Post by akathy on Apr 23, 2015 18:08:24 GMT
After a lot of tests the surgeons at Mayo have determined I'm not healthy enough to withstand surgery at this point. They put me on 2 new meds hoping they'll work so that I can gain some much needed weight. If not I'll need to go on TPN which is an IV that runs 8-10 hours a day and supplies the body with all the nutrition needed without going through the digestive system. I've been on it many times over the years and still have a port-a-cath in place so it can be infused through that. If I improve I'll need to return to Mayo in 3 months for additional testing and then surgery at some point down the road. Thanks Leanne for keeping up with the dinner thread It's so good to be home even if I feel like shit
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Post by crazy4scraps on Apr 23, 2015 18:11:48 GMT
Glad you're back, but sorry you feel awful! Hope you will see some improvement soon!
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Deleted
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Post by Deleted on Apr 23, 2015 18:12:30 GMT
gentle hugs....we missed you!
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Sue
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Location: SE of Portland, Oregon
Jun 26, 2014 18:42:33 GMT
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Post by Sue on Apr 23, 2015 18:15:26 GMT
I'm sorry to hear you didn't get more positive news but glad there is a treatment plan in place for you. Hope you feel better real soon. It's always good to be home.
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Post by stargazer on Apr 23, 2015 18:17:02 GMT
Good to have you back. Sorry it wasn't better news. Hope you're able to get well enough for the surgery.
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Post by leannec on Apr 23, 2015 18:18:10 GMT
Welcome back akathy! No problem about starting the dinner thread while you were gone ... I was happy to do it
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Post by anonrefugee on Apr 23, 2015 18:19:12 GMT
Welcome home!
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Post by gale w on Apr 23, 2015 18:21:22 GMT
Sorry it wasn't better news. Hopefully you'll improve and feel better soon!
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Jili
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SLPea
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Jun 26, 2014 1:26:48 GMT
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Post by Jili on Apr 23, 2015 18:22:08 GMT
I hope you are feeling better soon and that you see the improvement that you need. Glad you are back.
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Post by lorieann13 on Apr 23, 2015 18:29:26 GMT
Glad you are back! But ew on the tpn. My son was tpn dependent for a year. 22 hr infusion. His was via Broviac cvl.
Hugs to you!
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The Birdhouse Lady
Drama Llama
Moose. It's what's for dinner.
Posts: 7,174
Location: Alaska -The Last Frontier
Jun 30, 2014 17:15:19 GMT
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Post by The Birdhouse Lady on Apr 23, 2015 18:35:53 GMT
Glad you are back, you were missed. Sorry things didn't turn out as hoped. If I could I would give you the few extra pounds I am carrying around! Hugs!
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Post by Sam on Apr 23, 2015 18:35:54 GMT
I'm sorry to see that the surgery has been postponed. Fingers crossed that you can gain some weight and are able to proceed soon.
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Post by CarolinaGirl71 on Apr 23, 2015 18:39:05 GMT
So happy you're back! Im sorry you didn't get better news, but hoping that you'll be where you want to be soon!
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oldcrow
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Location: Ontario,Canada
Jun 26, 2014 12:25:29 GMT
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Post by oldcrow on Apr 23, 2015 18:44:14 GMT
Welcome back. Hope you are able to pack some weight on but I know that is not so easy.
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scrapngranny
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Only slightly senile
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Jun 25, 2014 23:21:30 GMT
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Post by scrapngranny on Apr 23, 2015 18:50:48 GMT
I'm glad to hear you are back. I wish the news from the Mayo had been better. Hopefully the meds will work and you can gain the needed weight to have the surgery. I have a friend going through the same journey, I know how rough it is. Take extra good care of yourself.
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mimima
Drama Llama
Stay Gold, Ponyboy
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Jun 25, 2014 19:25:50 GMT
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Post by mimima on Apr 23, 2015 18:52:36 GMT
Welcome back, sorry to hear that your trials continue. Gentle hugs
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Anita
Drama Llama
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Location: Kansas City -ish
Jun 27, 2014 2:38:58 GMT
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Post by Anita on Apr 23, 2015 18:57:16 GMT
Welcome back. We've missed you.
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Deleted
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Post by Deleted on Apr 23, 2015 18:59:14 GMT
Welcome home! I'm sorry to hear you are unwell
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calgal08
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Jun 27, 2014 15:43:46 GMT
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Post by calgal08 on Apr 23, 2015 19:09:26 GMT
You are the most upbeat lady. I'm so sorry you're having such crappy health issues.
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NoWomanNoCry
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Jun 25, 2014 21:53:42 GMT
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Post by NoWomanNoCry on Apr 23, 2015 19:12:42 GMT
Welcome back!
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Post by miss_lizzie on Apr 23, 2015 19:16:57 GMT
Welcome back! I bet it feels so good to be home.
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gloryjoy
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Jun 26, 2014 12:35:32 GMT
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Post by gloryjoy on Apr 23, 2015 19:26:19 GMT
Welcome back. Hope you are well enough for surgery in 3 months.
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Post by eebud on Apr 23, 2015 19:28:22 GMT
I am glad you are home but I wish you had more positive news to share. Will be sending lots of good thoughts to you that your health improves and you are able to gain the weight needed so that the surgeons can do whatever needs to be done.
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Post by Kate * on Apr 23, 2015 19:29:37 GMT
Welcome back! Sorry that it didn't go better, but hope the prescribed treatment helps gets things back on the right track quickly.
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scrappinmama
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Jun 26, 2014 12:54:09 GMT
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Post by scrappinmama on Apr 23, 2015 19:33:40 GMT
Welcome home! I'm sorry that things did not go as smoothly for you. I will pray for your health to improve.
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conchita
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Jul 1, 2014 11:25:58 GMT
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Post by conchita on Apr 23, 2015 19:55:51 GMT
Glad to have you back! Now we need to fatten you up so you can move forward with your health. And yes, thanks leannec for keeping up the dinner threads!
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brandy327
Drama Llama
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Jun 26, 2014 16:09:34 GMT
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Post by brandy327 on Apr 23, 2015 20:26:55 GMT
YAY for being home! Booooo for feeling like shit. I hope the meds do the trick and you get healthy enough to have the surgery you need. <3
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Post by beachhappy22 on Apr 23, 2015 20:40:48 GMT
Glad that you are back but sorry to hear your news. Prayers for continued health improvement. If I could send you those extra lbs I would FedEx them to you!
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Post by Chips on Apr 23, 2015 21:55:48 GMT
Welcome back, you've been missed and sorry your feeling like sh!t hugs!
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Mystie
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Jun 25, 2014 19:53:37 GMT
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Post by Mystie on Apr 23, 2015 22:12:05 GMT
I'm glad you're back but sorry you're feeling bad. I hope this treatment works for you.
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