Subject: RE: BS: VirginiaTam's daughter - health prob From: My guru always said Date: 13 Feb 11 - 01:31 PM Sending positive thoughts! |
Subject: RE: BS: VirginiaTam's daughter - health prob From: GUEST,Patsy Date: 14 Feb 11 - 10:21 AM Still thinking of you both VT, take care. |
Subject: RE: BS: VirginiaTam's daughter - health prob From: SINSULL Date: 14 Feb 11 - 01:20 PM She probably needs a companion on those medical appointments, Miss Tam. Often we onlt hear part of what issaid or are distracted by one statement and miss the three following. Write everything down. Record if allowed. And screw the housework. Rest is in order. Mary |
Subject: RE: BS: VirginiaTam's daughter - health prob From: VirginiaTam Date: 14 Feb 11 - 02:42 PM Very luckily for her, a friend JT (last semester RN student) has been driving and accompanying her to appointments, and he is filtering information for her (and me). Don't know if that is happening with next appointments. He does have classes to attend. The gall bladder test is radioactive chem injected into vein and look to see if it gets through the gall bladder in the next hour. If nothing shows by the end of 4 hours they are dealing with an obstruction. That test is tomorrow and liver specialist day after to discuss result. |
Subject: RE: BS: VirginiaTam's daughter - health prob From: VirginiaTam Date: 15 Feb 11 - 02:02 PM bit of good news though unrelated to current health issues. Galen asked her to marry him and she said yes. The ring is a sapphire surrounded by diamonds. Like Princess Di's but smaller. |
Subject: RE: BS: VirginiaTam's daughter - health prob From: maeve Date: 15 Feb 11 - 02:30 PM That is wonderful news, indeed, and very much a health booster! I'm happy for you all, Maeve |
Subject: RE: BS: VirginiaTam's daughter - health prob From: fat B****rd Date: 15 Feb 11 - 02:59 PM Thank you VT and all the very best to the happy couple. fB |
Subject: RE: BS: VirginiaTam's daughter - health prob From: ChanteyLass Date: 15 Feb 11 - 03:08 PM Best wishes to both! |
Subject: RE: BS: VirginiaTam's daughter - health prob From: gnu Date: 15 Feb 11 - 03:22 PM A ring.... ahhhhh... ain't love grand! |
Subject: RE: BS: VirginiaTam's daughter - health prob From: saulgoldie Date: 15 Feb 11 - 06:20 PM I wish you and her all the best! Saul |
Subject: RE: BS: VirginiaTam's daughter - health prob From: catspaw49 Date: 15 Feb 11 - 07:29 PM Whatever good thoughts I have are yours and hers. Sorry VT.....that really is a bad situation but there is still a ways to go and my best advice has already been given. Focus in on the tests and on the healing.........fuck the rest of it. (Had to phrase that in Spaw fashion) Spaw |
Subject: RE: BS: VirginiaTam's daughter - health prob From: GUEST,mg Date: 15 Feb 11 - 10:30 PM I hope the young man has insurance and that the marriage takes place quickly..as I hope all marriages do..why wait when there is true love? mg |
Subject: RE: BS: VirginiaTam's daughter - health prob From: Maryrrf Date: 16 Feb 11 - 08:54 AM Congratulations to your daughter and her fiance - I have to admit that possible insurance coverage was my first thought too. If he works for a company that offers insurance, he might be able to put her on the policy? I hate it that we have to think that way in this country, but getting good insurance is so tied to having a job that offers it. As an individual with a preexisting conditions one's options are very limited. Good luck to the couple. |
Subject: RE: BS: VirginiaTam's daughter - health prob From: VirginiaTam Date: 16 Feb 11 - 11:45 AM No such luck on his insurance. He is buying his own which is quite expensive for a single person. Personal reasons and it is necessary. His work (major department store) does not offer health insurance to the plebes. Her room mate is looking to bail out on the shared apartment because she thinks Hilary is going to lose her job. So much for friends, eh? I can cover Hil's rent for next 2 months if it comes to it. Hopefully by then she will be treated and feeling better and able to get old job back or better a new one nearer to the fiance. needless to say the worry is taking it's toll on me too. the RA is worse than ever. I used both wrist supports and walking sticks to get to my RA appointment today. Nurse says i have to come off the blood pressure meds as the swelling it is doing to my feet and ankles is making things worse. Please keep the mudcat mojo working on her (and me). |
Subject: RE: BS: VirginiaTam's daughter - health prob From: maeve Date: 16 Feb 11 - 11:46 AM We're not going anywhere, Tam. One day at a time. Maeve |
Subject: RE: BS: VirginiaTam's daughter - health prob From: VirginiaTam Date: 16 Feb 11 - 02:00 PM TY Maeve She is eating and not getting sick!!!! Yay! Goes back to work Monday. Fatigue and brain fog are typical side affects o hepatitis. She is not processing ammonium properly. Prednisone will help but they are startng that until they get a definitive of what is causing the autoimmune prob. Liver biopsy in March. |
Subject: RE: BS: VirginiaTam's daughter - health prob From: Herga Kitty Date: 16 Feb 11 - 02:12 PM Tam - thanks for the update, and sending virtual hugs to you, Hil and Galen.. Kitty xxx |
Subject: RE: BS: VirginiaTam's daughter - health prob From: gnu Date: 16 Feb 11 - 03:57 PM "She is eating and not getting sick!!!! Yay!" Yay here too. T&Ps for you both. |
Subject: RE: BS: VirginiaTam's daughter - health prob From: VirginiaTam Date: 16 Feb 11 - 05:10 PM we've just spent the evening picking out the pattern and fabric for wedding gown (it will be a Galadriel type gown). and found silver circlet with blue stone for head dress. and looked at purple rose / morning glory bouquets. I hope I can make her dress. i really want to. Put me back to making her medieval garb when she was in the society for creative anachronists. smile night mudcat |
Subject: RE: BS: VirginiaTam's daughter - health prob From: maeve Date: 17 Feb 11 - 06:36 AM It's lovely to "see" your smile, Tam. |
Subject: RE: BS: VirginiaTam's daughter - health prob From: billybob Date: 17 Feb 11 - 07:26 AM Still thinking of you both, what wonderful news about the engaement! Keep well Tam, look after yourself you are precious! xx Wendy |
Subject: RE: BS: VirginiaTam's daughter - health prob From: GUEST,Patsy Date: 17 Feb 11 - 07:53 AM And another 'Yay!' the plans for the wedding gown and accessories sounds wonderful and a great thing for you to focus on. Take it steady. |
Subject: RE: BS: VirginiaTam's daughter - health prob From: VirginiaTam Date: 17 Feb 11 - 01:51 PM Stilly river Sage asked me on facebook to post links to wedding garb ideas here circlet galadriel gown beaded lace to be over the heavy diamond white satin gown. Lace will only be used on skirt and to make sheer sleeves. bouquet is to be purple roses and blue morning glories Better news.. Hillie's face book status " I feel uber better today.. ready to get back to my life.. and start planning jampa pie's and my wedding" Jampa is Galen's Buddhist name. |
Subject: RE: BS: VirginiaTam's daughter - health prob From: Lizzie Cornish 1 Date: 17 Feb 11 - 02:03 PM Good to read some more positive news, Tam. Love to you all, and remember to look after yourself as well. I hope your job stays safe, tough times out here for many. Lovely message from your daughter, which must be making you feel better too.. Stay strong. |
Subject: RE: BS: VirginiaTam's daughter - health prob From: billybob Date: 18 Feb 11 - 07:05 AM Oh my that dress is beautiful!!!!! She will look stunning x |
Subject: RE: BS: VirginiaTam's daughter - health prob From: wysiwyg Date: 18 Feb 11 - 10:06 AM VT, I'm continuing to follow this thread prayerfully. (Not always posting.) Love, ~Susan |
Subject: RE: BS: VirginiaTam's daughter - health prob From: VirginiaTam Date: 18 Feb 11 - 05:31 PM on Hilary's face book today "i feel better!!!!" and a little smiling sunshine character. Mamma feels better too. |
Subject: RE: BS: VirginiaTam's daughter - health prob From: maeve Date: 18 Feb 11 - 05:42 PM We're glad for you all, Tam! |
Subject: RE: BS: VirginiaTam's daughter - health prob From: ChanteyLass Date: 18 Feb 11 - 10:23 PM Wonderful news! |
Subject: RE: BS: VirginiaTam's daughter - health prob From: Maryrrf Date: 19 Feb 11 - 09:39 AM I'm so glad she's feeling better. What a relief that must be for mom - and getting to help plan the wedding - how exciting! |
Subject: RE: BS: VirginiaTam's daughter - health prob From: fat B****rd Date: 19 Feb 11 - 01:17 PM Great news,VT. Here's to continuing good fortune. |
Subject: RE: BS: VirginiaTam's daughter - health prob From: VirginiaTam Date: 20 Feb 11 - 11:32 AM I don't know whether to be angry or relieved or frustrated. Bit of a mix, I think. Hil had an infection in navel that caused fluid build up in abdomen. Why they didn't catch this and start treating right away, I don't know. Anyway she has been on antibiotics since Wednesday and she feels so much better. Aggravating thing is when it all kicked off, she thought she had kidney infection and Primary Care doc gave her antibiotic. When the urine and bloods came back they said not kidney infection. Assuming (rightly) kidney stones, Doc took her off antibiotics and made appt for gastro. In the meantime, Hil became so ill with pain she went to ER where they decided, chronic liver disease, enlarged spleen and smattering of tiny kidney stones. Later MRI revealed distended navel (internal) and confirmed the other stuff as well as sludge in gall bladder. The gall bladder scan last Tuesday showed it normal. So why when she had the MRI a couple of weeks ago, didn't they put her on antibiotics for the infection in her navel? I guess when you are in pain or a mom worrying about your child's health days feel like weeks even months. It is the only time that time slows down. They are still going to do liver biopsy, which is good. Then hopefully start correct treatment which I expect will be normal treatment for autoimmune liver disease. Steroids in high doses. BTW... my research found that the distended and infected navel can be a knock on from the other gastro problems. Starts with liver, then kidneys and spleen are involved, etc. and so on. The best news is she feels so much better. She can eat, coping with much less pain killer, has more energy and can concentrate. Back to work on Monday and out looking at wedding stuff with Galen and his mom today. I want to be there. |
Subject: RE: BS: VirginiaTam's daughter - health prob From: VirginiaTam Date: 21 Feb 11 - 03:09 AM wonder if a Mod could change the title to VaTam's daughter feeling better or good news? |
Subject: RE: BS: VirginiaTam's daughter - health prob From: Bonnie Shaljean Date: 21 Feb 11 - 04:12 AM Or start a new thread? I would - sort of like a new dawn or a fresh page or something. Especially seeing that there are two bits of good news to celebrate, not just one. Can't tell you how joyful I am to read your latest update. Yes, well worthy of a new thread methinks, with a recap of the happy news for anyone who might have missed it. (And be sure to re-post those lovely links of the gown & lace.) Hugs << >> and jumping up & down from happiness ^^ Bonnie xxxx |
Subject: RE: BS: VirginiaTam's daughter - health prob From: VirginiaTam Date: 23 Feb 11 - 03:02 AM from Hil I feel like back to normal, even. On Sunday she was her silly, quirky self again. Still breathing relief, here. Hoping she won't ignore medical advice for further tests though. I will ask Galen to wheedle if she tends to balk. |
Subject: RE: BS: VirginiaTam's daughter - health prob From: GUEST,Patsy Date: 23 Feb 11 - 09:46 AM It all looks so beautiful and exciting! I am pleased to hear how things are going for you both, good luck with everything. Best wishes Patsy |
Subject: RE: BS: VirginiaTam's daughter - health prob From: wysiwyg Date: 23 Feb 11 - 09:57 AM TBTG! ~S~ |
Subject: RE: BS: VirginiaTam's daughter - health prob From: My guru always said Date: 23 Feb 11 - 01:52 PM So very glad to see all the good news, positive thoughts still coming! |
Subject: RE: BS: VirginiaTam's daughter - health prob From: Herga Kitty Date: 23 Feb 11 - 01:59 PM Tam - I'm so glad to hear the good news! Kitty |
Subject: RE: BS: VirginiaTam's daughter - health prob From: VirginiaTam Date: 23 Feb 11 - 02:21 PM what this ordeal has done to me in a Mastercard advert Blood Pressure ---- 147 over 98 Swelling in feet from Blood Pressure meds ---- 3 times normal size Work missed for emergency doctor appointment ---- 4 hours Relief that she is feeling so much better ---- priceless |
Subject: RE: BS: VirginiaTam's daughter - health prob From: Wolfhound person Date: 23 Feb 11 - 03:02 PM VT There's usually quite a lot of silk material on ebay at quite a saving from shops. Search on "pure silk" - and keep your eyes open, as there's one or two sellers passing off synthetics as silk, but I've also had some good stuff, both from UK and Far East sellers. Happy shopping Paws (I made both my daughter and my daughter in law a silk dress) |
Subject: RE: BS: VirginiaTam's daughter - health prob From: Andy Jackson Date: 23 Feb 11 - 07:08 PM What a good news thread this has become. Congrats to the happy couple and here's wishing all of you a swift return to health and normality. |
Subject: RE: BS: VirginiaTam's daughter - health prob From: ChanteyLass Date: 24 Feb 11 - 12:11 AM It's wonderful to hear your daughter is feeling better. |
Subject: RE: BS: VirginiaTam's daughter - health prob From: VirginiaTam Date: 27 Feb 11 - 09:43 AM Not exactly news but more info... Hilary is still having significant low energy problem. Only some pain in spleen but it increases if she is stressed. Work is stressing her because she is finding it difficult to meet the goals they set for her. Still no treatment forthcoming, because they don't know if it is autoimmune or fatty liver disease. Doesn't seem to matter that when she was 14, the biopsy said it was autoimmune liver disease. She has a plan to join the credit union Galen's mom uses and save $300.00 every month for next 2 years to pay for wedding. |
Subject: RE: BS: VirginiaTam's daughter - health prob From: ChanteyLass Date: 27 Feb 11 - 05:00 PM I'm still keeping all of you in the Light. |
Subject: RE: BS: VirginiaTam's daughter - health prob From: VirginiaTam Date: 18 Mar 11 - 07:36 AM Hilary is going in for liver biopsy today. Galen stayed with her last night and is taking her in to hospital today and staying with her after. I love this young man. |
Subject: RE: BS: VirginiaTam's daughter - health prob From: Bonnie Shaljean Date: 18 Mar 11 - 07:47 AM Thinking of you |
Subject: RE: BS: VirginiaTam's daughter - health prob From: GUEST,Patsy Date: 18 Mar 11 - 07:58 AM Good wishes to Hilary for her biopsy today VT, hope everything goes well. X |
Subject: RE: BS: VirginiaTam's daughter - health prob From: fat B****rd Date: 18 Mar 11 - 04:03 PM More best thoughts to you and yours VT. Charlie fB |
Subject: RE: BS: VirginiaTam's daughter - health prob From: VirginiaTam Date: 18 Mar 11 - 04:39 PM Thank you all. She is home now and says she is ok. But it is another waiting game for results. |