Mary Ann can use extra prayers

2456

Comments

  • txtrisha55
    txtrisha55 Member Posts: 693 Member
    #22
    Praying for Mary Ann here id

    Praying for Mary Ann here id Dallas, TX.  She has always been a warrior and inspiration on these boards.  Praying for a recovery for her from this round and many more.  trish

  • cheerful
    cheerful Member Posts: 261 Member
    #23

    Hi Ro:

     

      I will say some prayers for Mary Ann as she is one of our UPSC sisters.  It sounds like she is on the road to recovery.  She will be in my thoughts and prayers.

     

    Jane a/k/a

    Cheerful

  • HellieC
    HellieC Member Posts: 524 Member
    #24
    Ro10 said:

    Mary Ann had her procedure this morning

    Her husband called me this afternon and said the procedure went well.  She is feeling much better and able to breathe easier.  They took off 800 cc around the heart, 300 cc from a lung, and 1000 cc from somewhere else.  Unfortunately this message was on the recorder, so I could not ask questions.  That is a lot of fluid though.  

    I tried to call him back, but got Mary Ann's voicemail.  I told her she had many positive messages on the board and many were praying for her.  She will be in ICU over night and hopefully get moved to another room tomorrow.

    Keep the prayers coming for peace and comfort for Mary Ann, and good news from the fluid removed.

    Thank you, Ro

    As I said my prayers at bedtime last night, I asked for help for Mary Ann and this morning, there was your message saying that the procedure had gone well.  I'll continue to offer up a prayer for her comfort and for her to be home again soon.   

    Thank you for keeping us all informed, Ro.

    Kindest wishes

    Helen

     

  • Sara Zipora
    Sara Zipora Member Posts: 231
    #25
    Prayers for Mary Ann

    For all the support you have given our prayers are only a Just expression of admiration and combined strength.

    we'll show those nasty beggars whose the Real boss.

    love, prayers and ((((hugs))))

    Sara

  • Ro10
    Ro10 Member Posts: 1,561 Member
    #26
    Sara Zipora said:

    Prayers for Mary Ann

    For all the support you have given our prayers are only a Just expression of admiration and combined strength.

    we'll show those nasty beggars whose the Real boss.

    love, prayers and ((((hugs))))

    Sara

    I talked with Mary Ann today

    She said she felt " a gazillion times better" than she did on Monday.  She got moved out of ICU this morning.  She said they put in the shunt, and she has a chest tube in each side.  She said they are still draining.  She will have the chest tubes in for several more days.  Then she will need to stay in the hospital another day after they take the chest tubes out.  

    She was in good spirits.  Her sister is with her.  She said that is helping her husband with all of this.  She talked about her husband retiring and making plans to travel.  So she is looking forward which is good.

    Please keep her in your prayers.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • Roena
    Roena Member Posts: 19
    #27
    Prayers

    My prayer is also added and I'm glad to see she's feeling better after the fluid was drawn off. 

  • nempark
    nempark Member Posts: 681
    #28
    Ro10 said:

    I talked with Mary Ann today

    She said she felt " a gazillion times better" than she did on Monday.  She got moved out of ICU this morning.  She said they put in the shunt, and she has a chest tube in each side.  She said they are still draining.  She will have the chest tubes in for several more days.  Then she will need to stay in the hospital another day after they take the chest tubes out.  

    She was in good spirits.  Her sister is with her.  She said that is helping her husband with all of this.  She talked about her husband retiring and making plans to travel.  So she is looking forward which is good.

    Please keep her in your prayers.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Thank God

    Thanks Ro for the wonderful info.  Please give her my love and tell her she has a bunch of buddies praying and rooting for her.  Love and best wishes to all.

  • soromer
    soromer Member Posts: 130
    #29
    Ro10 said:

    I talked with Mary Ann today

    She said she felt " a gazillion times better" than she did on Monday.  She got moved out of ICU this morning.  She said they put in the shunt, and she has a chest tube in each side.  She said they are still draining.  She will have the chest tubes in for several more days.  Then she will need to stay in the hospital another day after they take the chest tubes out.  

    She was in good spirits.  Her sister is with her.  She said that is helping her husband with all of this.  She talked about her husband retiring and making plans to travel.  So she is looking forward which is good.

    Please keep her in your prayers.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Great to hear that she's better!

    Scary experience, I can only imagine. I so hope that they can get a handle on better treatments for her. Prayers still forthcoming--please do pass on our caring and concern. 

  • Fayard
    Fayard Member Posts: 438 Member
    #30
    Ro10 said:

    I talked with Mary Ann today

    She said she felt " a gazillion times better" than she did on Monday.  She got moved out of ICU this morning.  She said they put in the shunt, and she has a chest tube in each side.  She said they are still draining.  She will have the chest tubes in for several more days.  Then she will need to stay in the hospital another day after they take the chest tubes out.  

    She was in good spirits.  Her sister is with her.  She said that is helping her husband with all of this.  She talked about her husband retiring and making plans to travel.  So she is looking forward which is good.

    Please keep her in your prayers.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Ro,
    Thank you so much for

    Ro,

    Thank you so much for keeping us posted.Mary Ann has been in prayers every night, along with all of you guys, since I joined the board.

    She is a trooper and will be out of this one. Please tell her I say HOLA!

  • HellieC
    HellieC Member Posts: 524 Member
    #31
    Ro10 said:

    I talked with Mary Ann today

    She said she felt " a gazillion times better" than she did on Monday.  She got moved out of ICU this morning.  She said they put in the shunt, and she has a chest tube in each side.  She said they are still draining.  She will have the chest tubes in for several more days.  Then she will need to stay in the hospital another day after they take the chest tubes out.  

    She was in good spirits.  Her sister is with her.  She said that is helping her husband with all of this.  She talked about her husband retiring and making plans to travel.  So she is looking forward which is good.

    Please keep her in your prayers.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Thanks, Ro

    Such good news.  Continued prayers being offered.  Hope Mary Ann is home soon and can start planning those trips.

    Helen

  • elpasorudy
    elpasorudy Member Posts: 84
    #32
    Mary Ann

    Hi folks. I am Mary Ann's husband; just returned from hospital. Doctors are continuing to drain fluid; she's lost well over two liters. They are keeping tabs on Mary Ann's kidney function, her sodium level has been dropping. She is on a salt pill now. The fluid that was analyzed contained cancer cells; not sure if that is a continuation of the cancer in the lymph nodes or an indicator of spread to her lungs. Oncologist, who does not have privileges at this hospital, has yet to outline results of PET scan. So we don't know if there are treatment options, or if it's time to bring hospice into the picture. She is in mostly good spirits. Her friend and former college professor, who is an ordained Catholic priest (not recognized by the church), visited today and performed the Annointing of the Sick sacrament and provided communion. It lifted Mary Ann's spirits ... This board has been a great support to Mary Ann, and it's my hope she will be in touch with you all soon - Rudy

  • Sisters three
    Sisters three Member Posts: 165 Member
    #33
    elpasorudy said:

    Mary Ann

    Hi folks. I am Mary Ann's husband; just returned from hospital. Doctors are continuing to drain fluid; she's lost well over two liters. They are keeping tabs on Mary Ann's kidney function, her sodium level has been dropping. She is on a salt pill now. The fluid that was analyzed contained cancer cells; not sure if that is a continuation of the cancer in the lymph nodes or an indicator of spread to her lungs. Oncologist, who does not have privileges at this hospital, has yet to outline results of PET scan. So we don't know if there are treatment options, or if it's time to bring hospice into the picture. She is in mostly good spirits. Her friend and former college professor, who is an ordained Catholic priest (not recognized by the church), visited today and performed the Annointing of the Sick sacrament and provided communion. It lifted Mary Ann's spirits ... This board has been a great support to Mary Ann, and it's my hope she will be in touch with you all soon - Rudy

    Very thoughtful post

    How kind of you to take the time to post an update. Make Mary Ann aware of continuation of prayers being sent her way.

    Lisa

  • Fayard
    Fayard Member Posts: 438 Member
    #34
    elpasorudy said:

    Mary Ann

    Hi folks. I am Mary Ann's husband; just returned from hospital. Doctors are continuing to drain fluid; she's lost well over two liters. They are keeping tabs on Mary Ann's kidney function, her sodium level has been dropping. She is on a salt pill now. The fluid that was analyzed contained cancer cells; not sure if that is a continuation of the cancer in the lymph nodes or an indicator of spread to her lungs. Oncologist, who does not have privileges at this hospital, has yet to outline results of PET scan. So we don't know if there are treatment options, or if it's time to bring hospice into the picture. She is in mostly good spirits. Her friend and former college professor, who is an ordained Catholic priest (not recognized by the church), visited today and performed the Annointing of the Sick sacrament and provided communion. It lifted Mary Ann's spirits ... This board has been a great support to Mary Ann, and it's my hope she will be in touch with you all soon - Rudy

    Thank you so much for keeping

    Thank you so much for keeping us informed.

    Please tell MaryAnn she is in our prayers 24/7.

    Love and hugs to her!

  • NorahS
    NorahS Member Posts: 92
    #35
    Fayard said:

    Thank you so much for keeping

    Thank you so much for keeping us informed.

    Please tell MaryAnn she is in our prayers 24/7.

    Love and hugs to her!

    Thank you Rudy!

    We all appreciate you updating us. It's good to hear that Mary Ann feels much better with the fluid drained.

    Keeping you both in my thoughts and beaming good wishes and continuing improvment for Mary Ann. 

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • txtrisha55
    txtrisha55 Member Posts: 693 Member
    #36
    Thanks for the update

    I am glad to hear that she is doing better and she can breath easier now.  Please let her know that we continue to keep her and her family in our prayers. trish

  • ConnieSW
    ConnieSW Member Posts: 1,678 Member
    #37
    txtrisha55 said:

    Thanks for the update

    I am glad to hear that she is doing better and she can breath easier now.  Please let her know that we continue to keep her and her family in our prayers. trish

    Thankyou , Rudy

    Please give Mary Ann a big hug and a kiss on her cheek for us - much nicer than the cyber hugs we are limited to.  Take care of yourself.

  • HellieC
    HellieC Member Posts: 524 Member
    #38
    elpasorudy said:

    Mary Ann

    Hi folks. I am Mary Ann's husband; just returned from hospital. Doctors are continuing to drain fluid; she's lost well over two liters. They are keeping tabs on Mary Ann's kidney function, her sodium level has been dropping. She is on a salt pill now. The fluid that was analyzed contained cancer cells; not sure if that is a continuation of the cancer in the lymph nodes or an indicator of spread to her lungs. Oncologist, who does not have privileges at this hospital, has yet to outline results of PET scan. So we don't know if there are treatment options, or if it's time to bring hospice into the picture. She is in mostly good spirits. Her friend and former college professor, who is an ordained Catholic priest (not recognized by the church), visited today and performed the Annointing of the Sick sacrament and provided communion. It lifted Mary Ann's spirits ... This board has been a great support to Mary Ann, and it's my hope she will be in touch with you all soon - Rudy

    Thank you, Rudy

    Thank you, Rudy for keeping us in the picture about how things are going with Mary Ann.  Mary Ann is a wonderful member of these boards - always there to support, encourage and inform others.  I hope that she feels the love and support coming back to her from all of us, while she continues to fight this latest battle. 

    Thinking of you both.

    Helen

  • laura25
    laura25 Member Posts: 180 Member
    #39
    elpasorudy said:

    Mary Ann

    Hi folks. I am Mary Ann's husband; just returned from hospital. Doctors are continuing to drain fluid; she's lost well over two liters. They are keeping tabs on Mary Ann's kidney function, her sodium level has been dropping. She is on a salt pill now. The fluid that was analyzed contained cancer cells; not sure if that is a continuation of the cancer in the lymph nodes or an indicator of spread to her lungs. Oncologist, who does not have privileges at this hospital, has yet to outline results of PET scan. So we don't know if there are treatment options, or if it's time to bring hospice into the picture. She is in mostly good spirits. Her friend and former college professor, who is an ordained Catholic priest (not recognized by the church), visited today and performed the Annointing of the Sick sacrament and provided communion. It lifted Mary Ann's spirits ... This board has been a great support to Mary Ann, and it's my hope she will be in touch with you all soon - Rudy

    Thank You

    Thank you so much Rudy for taking the time to write us.  Mary Ann is such a sperical person, please let her know that I (we) are praying for her. 

  • elpasorudy
    elpasorudy Member Posts: 84
    #40
    Mary Ann update 
    Mary Ann had a good day, upbeat mood, sodium level is up. Hospitalist had written an
    order yesterday afternoon for Mary Ann to start taking salt tablets. The kidney doctor
    showed up three hours later, telling Mary Ann that she did not need salt tablets, 
    writing an order instead for potato chips. I'm serious. Of course, this is an item not 
    stocked by the pharmacy, and the cafeteria (which was closed anyway) doesn't carry 
    chips. So an enterprising nurse entered the inner sanctum of the doctor's lounge and 
    stole away with two bags of vinegar and salt chips. Strange but true. They are
    continuing to drain fluid. Mary Ann had a kidney ultrasound late today, not sure 
    what that is all about. I emailed her oncologist last night and asked for a call, and he
    contacted Mary Ann this morning. He said he would talk to her about possible
    treatment after she gets home. She's still not out of the woods, but doing much better.

  • ConnieSW
    ConnieSW Member Posts: 1,678 Member
    #41
    elpasorudy said:

    Mary Ann update

    Mary Ann had a good day, upbeat mood, sodium level is up. Hospitalist had written an
    order yesterday afternoon for Mary Ann to start taking salt tablets. The kidney doctor
    showed up three hours later, telling Mary Ann that she did not need salt tablets, 
    writing an order instead for potato chips. I'm serious. Of course, this is an item not 
    stocked by the pharmacy, and the cafeteria (which was closed anyway) doesn't carry 
    chips. So an enterprising nurse entered the inner sanctum of the doctor's lounge and 
    stole away with two bags of vinegar and salt chips. Strange but true. They are
    continuing to drain fluid. Mary Ann had a kidney ultrasound late today, not sure 
    what that is all about. I emailed her oncologist last night and asked for a call, and he
    contacted Mary Ann this morning. He said he would talk to her about possible
    treatment after she gets home. She's still not out of the woods, but doing much better.

    Thanks again

    I feared hoping for another update tonight was being unrealistic.  Thank you for taking the time when you have so much to do and so much on your mind.  Hope you both get a good night's sleep

Discussion Boards