Mary Ann can use extra prayers

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  • jazzy1
    jazzy1 Member Posts: 1,379
    Ro10 said:

    I talked with Mary Ann this afternoon

    Mary Ann called me today.  She is hanging in there, but tired of being in the hospital.  She has been there two weeks now.  She still has both chest tubes.  They talked about taking out the right chest tube today, but it was still draining too much.  She is having leakage from around the chest tubes.  She still has pain with movement.  They stopped her PCA pain pump, so she needs to wait forthe nurses to bring her pain meds now.  She has been walking some.

    Someone from onocology did visit her, but no plan has been set up yet.   Her cardio thoracic surgeon called them to visit her.

    She can still use our prayers for a quick recovery.

    Ro

    I thank you so much on the updates with Mary Ann....  you're such a great friend!   

    I pray for her every day and when I see some news I cringe to open and read, but feel she'll be home soon.  

     

    Bless you~

    Jan

  • HellieC
    HellieC Member Posts: 524 Member
    Ro10 said:

    I talked with Mary Ann this afternoon

    Mary Ann called me today.  She is hanging in there, but tired of being in the hospital.  She has been there two weeks now.  She still has both chest tubes.  They talked about taking out the right chest tube today, but it was still draining too much.  She is having leakage from around the chest tubes.  She still has pain with movement.  They stopped her PCA pain pump, so she needs to wait forthe nurses to bring her pain meds now.  She has been walking some.

    Someone from onocology did visit her, but no plan has been set up yet.   Her cardio thoracic surgeon called them to visit her.

    She can still use our prayers for a quick recovery.

    Prayers being offered

    Continued prayers being offered for Mary Ann.  I do hope she can come home soon - 2 weeks in hospital is too long! 

    Helen

  • ConnieSW
    ConnieSW Member Posts: 1,677 Member
    HellieC said:

    Prayers being offered

    Continued prayers being offered for Mary Ann.  I do hope she can come home soon - 2 weeks in hospital is too long! 

    Helen

    Got my finers crossed you'll

    Got my fingers crossed you'll get those chest tubes out soon.  Hope each day finds you a little stronger

  • Ro10
    Ro10 Member Posts: 1,561 Member
    ConnieSW said:

    Got my finers crossed you'll

    Got my fingers crossed you'll get those chest tubes out soon.  Hope each day finds you a little stronger

    Mary Ann is still in the hospital

    She still has both chest tubes.  They are still draining.  They are talking about doing a procedure called "pleurodesis" to seal the hole.  with this procedure they inject talc into the pleural cavity to bind the pleural linings together to hopefully  keep the fluid from forming.  They are going to try this on the lung that has the least amount of drainage.  Then they are talking about putting in a smaller tube on the other side.  

    Mary Ann had just gotten back from her third walk of the day when I called.  I talked to her husband while she was returning from her walk.  She still has some leakage around the tubes when she gets up.  It is still quite uncomfortable to move around.  She is taking pain pills every four hours.  She has "tape burns" from the chest tubes which are also uncomfortable. 

    Mary Ann spirits are still good.  Her sister and neice are leaving tomorrow, so she did not get the visit she wanted with her family.  But she said they were good for her husband.   Just wanted to let you know that she still needs our prayers.

  • susangr
    susangr Member Posts: 64
    Ro10 said:

    Mary Ann is still in the hospital

    She still has both chest tubes.  They are still draining.  They are talking about doing a procedure called "pleurodesis" to seal the hole.  with this procedure they inject talc into the pleural cavity to bind the pleural linings together to hopefully  keep the fluid from forming.  They are going to try this on the lung that has the least amount of drainage.  Then they are talking about putting in a smaller tube on the other side.  

    Mary Ann had just gotten back from her third walk of the day when I called.  I talked to her husband while she was returning from her walk.  She still has some leakage around the tubes when she gets up.  It is still quite uncomfortable to move around.  She is taking pain pills every four hours.  She has "tape burns" from the chest tubes which are also uncomfortable. 

    Mary Ann spirits are still good.  Her sister and neice are leaving tomorrow, so she did not get the visit she wanted with her family.  But she said they were good for her husband.   Just wanted to let you know that she still needs our prayers.

    More Prayers for Mary Ann

    Thanks Ro for keeping us informed.  We are all continuing to send positive thoughts and wishes.  Mary Ann is such a positive force on this board and has contribUted so much!  Let's hope positive solutions are found  for these issues and that Mary Ann can come home soon.  

    Sincerely Susan

  • HellieC
    HellieC Member Posts: 524 Member
    Ro10 said:

    Mary Ann is still in the hospital

    She still has both chest tubes.  They are still draining.  They are talking about doing a procedure called "pleurodesis" to seal the hole.  with this procedure they inject talc into the pleural cavity to bind the pleural linings together to hopefully  keep the fluid from forming.  They are going to try this on the lung that has the least amount of drainage.  Then they are talking about putting in a smaller tube on the other side.  

    Mary Ann had just gotten back from her third walk of the day when I called.  I talked to her husband while she was returning from her walk.  She still has some leakage around the tubes when she gets up.  It is still quite uncomfortable to move around.  She is taking pain pills every four hours.  She has "tape burns" from the chest tubes which are also uncomfortable. 

    Mary Ann spirits are still good.  Her sister and neice are leaving tomorrow, so she did not get the visit she wanted with her family.  But she said they were good for her husband.   Just wanted to let you know that she still needs our prayers.

    Thanks for the update, Ro

    Poor Mary Ann, this is turning into some test of endurance, isn't it?  I continue to pray for her daily and hope that the new procedure is successful.  Mary Ann is such a positive and supportive member of this board - we need her back - soon.

    Kindest wishes
    Helen

  • paris11
    paris11 Member Posts: 159
    Mary Ann

    I join all our friends in continued prayers for Mary Ann.

    Connie

  • sunflash
    sunflash Member Posts: 197 Member
    paris11 said:

    Mary Ann

    I join all our friends in continued prayers for Mary Ann.

    Connie

    Praying for Mary Ann to

    Praying for Mary Ann to persevere through these tough times. Prayers for healing, comfort and strength for her.

  • Sisters three
    Sisters three Member Posts: 165 Member
    sunflash said:

    Praying for Mary Ann to

    Praying for Mary Ann to persevere through these tough times. Prayers for healing, comfort and strength for her.

    Good Morning Mary Ann

    I just wanted to say everyday we all read your post and continue to send the best of wishes  and prayers your way!! We also hope you will not be to glum eating that hospital food!

     

    LisaSurprised

  • Ro10
    Ro10 Member Posts: 1,561 Member

    Good Morning Mary Ann

    I just wanted to say everyday we all read your post and continue to send the best of wishes  and prayers your way!! We also hope you will not be to glum eating that hospital food!

     

    LisaSurprised

    Mary Ann got the right chest tube removed today

    They decided not to do the procedure as there was less drainage.  So they took out the right chest tube.  Hopefully the left one will come out in a day or two.  Then they will observe her for a day or two, and then hopefully home by the weekend.  She is still taking several alks a day and remains in good spirits.  I talked to Rudy today.   Lets pray that she can be home by the weeken.  

  • Teresa 61
    Teresa 61 Member Posts: 84 Member
    Ro10 said:

    Mary Ann got the right chest tube removed today

    They decided not to do the procedure as there was less drainage.  So they took out the right chest tube.  Hopefully the left one will come out in a day or two.  Then they will observe her for a day or two, and then hopefully home by the weekend.  She is still taking several alks a day and remains in good spirits.  I talked to Rudy today.   Lets pray that she can be home by the weeken.  

    Mary Ann

    Keeping Mary Ann in my prayers... Thank you Ro for all your updates.

     

  • ConnieSW
    ConnieSW Member Posts: 1,677 Member
    Teresa 61 said:

    Mary Ann

    Keeping Mary Ann in my prayers... Thank you Ro for all your updates.

     

    Progress

    That Mary Ann is one tough cookie!  Thanks for the good news, Ro.

  • elpasorudy
    elpasorudy Member Posts: 84
    Mary Ann update

    Mary Ann is having the other drain tube removed this morning and may be discharged home tomorrow. She will see thoracic surgeon Monday and get an X-ray to determine whether fluid retention around lungs has stopped. Mary Ann is in good spirits, looking forward to getting home.

     

  • Kaleena
    Kaleena Member Posts: 2,088 Member

    Mary Ann update

    Mary Ann is having the other drain tube removed this morning and may be discharged home tomorrow. She will see thoracic surgeon Monday and get an X-ray to determine whether fluid retention around lungs has stopped. Mary Ann is in good spirits, looking forward to getting home.

     

    Thanks for the update. 

    Thanks for the update.  Keeping Mary Ann and you in my prayers.  I am glad she is in good spirits.

    Kathy

  • jazzy1
    jazzy1 Member Posts: 1,379
    Kaleena said:

    Thanks for the update. 

    Thanks for the update.  Keeping Mary Ann and you in my prayers.  I am glad she is in good spirits.

    Kathy

    Rudy

    Thanks for such great news...home soon!!!  Tell her we're all pulling for her and happy to hear the spirits are high!!!  She's such a fighter.

     

    Hugs

    Jan

  • bak06001
    bak06001 Member Posts: 7
    jazzy1 said:

    Rudy

    Thanks for such great news...home soon!!!  Tell her we're all pulling for her and happy to hear the spirits are high!!!  She's such a fighter.

     

    Hugs

    Jan

    Great News

    Happy to read about the good news. 

     

  • norma2
    norma2 Member Posts: 479
    bak06001 said:

    Great News

    Happy to read about the good news. 

     

    Hope she is able to go home soon!!

    Praying for you Mary Ann!!!

  • ConnieSW
    ConnieSW Member Posts: 1,677 Member
    norma2 said:

    Hope she is able to go home soon!!

    Praying for you Mary Ann!!!

    Good news

    Make the banners, bake a cake , caout the band.  MARY ANN IS COMING HOME!!!!!!

  • norma2
    norma2 Member Posts: 479
    ConnieSW said:

    Good news

    Make the banners, bake a cake , caout the band.  MARY ANN IS COMING HOME!!!!!!

    Great News!!!!

    Great News!!!!Laughing

  • SuziDezi
    SuziDezi Member Posts: 25
    norma2 said:

    Great News!!!!

    Great News!!!!Laughing

    May the improvement continue

    Add my thoughts and prayers to all the rest.  Marianne is an important and loved member of our group.