Joanne Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 I felt tired and worn down yesterday. In the idle of the night, I felt something was wrong so I showered and drove to the local sister hospital of where I was. My left lung is 30 to 40 % full of fluid and the Dr is stunned I don't feel worse. Called a pulmonary effusion. It was predisposed by the ribs, bruising and trauma. I am in ER now but am being admitted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 I'm sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Oh, honey. :grouphug: I'm glad you are going where you can get good care and be safe. Still praying for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyandbob Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 I'm sorry. I hope it clears up soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlmiraGulch Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 You are not having the best couple of months! I'm glad you didn't ignore it and actually went to the hospital. Hang in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyontheFarm Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Feel better soon, Joanne! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Oh dear. I hope you feel better soon. L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Lulu* Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Oh dear, I am so sorry to hear that. I am so glad that you listened to your body and went in, though. ((Hugs)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 :( so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrookValley. Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Oh, no! I hope it clears up quickly. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 I'm sorry. I hope things turn around soon! (((Hugs))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Oh, geez. I'm glad you went to the hospital before it got even worse, though. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiramisu Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: So sorry to hear this. I hope it can be taken care of easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiguirre Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 I hope you feel better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 I'm sorry. praying you feel better real soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Oh, dear, Joanne. I am so sorry. Praying for a quick recovery from this setback and a strong recovery from the rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in Appalachia Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 :grouphug: Oh, cr*p. I'm sorry. How frustrating. I hope you recover quickly and can get back home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: I am so sorry. I hope you recover quickly and will think good thoughts, and say prayers for you. Faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 I am sorry to hear it Joanne. Hope you are on the mend soon. Thank God you went in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celticmom Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blessed3x Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Praying for your healing.... :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 :( I'm glad you went in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lollie010 Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Thinking of you today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJ. Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Oh Joanne :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsrevmeg Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Praying that you are healed soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBM Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Ugh. I hope you will make a speedy recovery, Joanne. Take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 I am so glad that you went in and are getting help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joanne Posted November 6, 2013 Author Share Posted November 6, 2013 They are going to insert a syringe into my body and extract the fluid. I assume that IS as bad as it sounds. Dr reports that the fluid may contain lots of blood from accident trauma. *feeling very anxious* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthwestMom Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Dislike. I am so sorry you are going through all of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatherwith4 Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 :grouphug: I'm sorry Joanne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moxie Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 You've birthed babies, brought them home from the hospital and kept them alive. You can do anything!! Don't be afraid of a needle!! You can do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HS Mom in NC Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 That stinks. They stuck a big needle in my chest after a lung collapse. It let the air that was in the chest cavity out. The best part? The "I don't care shot." It was great! I was awake but I don't remember procedure. It was weird the way after getting the "I don't care shot" everything seemed funny and no big deal. It takes affect quickly which is good because I was really stressed about it. May you and anyone else in such a situation be blessed with an "I don't care" shot as needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AimeeM Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Read your update. I'm so sorry. My 4 year old instructs you to listen to Daniel Tiger's advice about needles - "don't look". DS considers himself quite the expert after watching the episode about being afraid of the doctor. You can get through this. You're one of the strongest ladies out there! Praying for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 :grouphug: May it all get done quickly and as painlessly as possible so you can continue the path to healing. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freckles Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 :grouphug: :grouphug: Hope you are feeling better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Focus on the good that is being done--getting that junk out of your lungs! Praying for healing for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 I'm glad you went in. Wishing you a speedy recovery from this latest issue. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 :grouphug: Joanne :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Yep, that will suck...... quite literally! It won't fell good but honestly you will likely feel quite a bit better as soon as they get some of that fluid out of you. It will help you get better faster too, if your immune system isn't having to work so hard to deal with the growing cesspool in your lung. Prayers, positive thoughts and well wishes for a speedy recovery. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Thank goodness you went in, Joanne! I hope the procedure isn't as scary as it sounds. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momofkhm Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Yes, thank goodness you went in! I hope you feel better soon and are back home posthaste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommymilkies Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 :( I'm glad they're getting you in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Glad they are draining the problematic fluid. Praying that you can remain calm, that it will be over quickly, and that you will feel better very soon. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Hope all went well and there are no further obstacles to your total recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 :grouphug: Glad you are being treated, and I hope your healing goes quickly and smoothly from here on out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandylubug Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Man! Many prayers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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