sheryl Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 (edited) My brother, Steve, has been losing weight and the dr. found a "spot" on his lung. He has a ct scan this Tuesday, Oct. 2. He is obese and a former smoker. He did quite smoking about 10 years ago or so!!! If any of you would pray, he and I would appreciate it! Thanking the wtm prayers in advance! Hi Everyone! Thanks for your prayers! Thanking the Lord! I thought it would be awhile before hearing back from my brother but I just rec'd this email tonight. Thanks to all of you! I believe this is headed in the right direction. I hope my brother, Steve, continues to find out what the issue is and deal with it. (His dr's name is also Steve). Earlier today I was wondering if, from the years he did smoke, scar tissue was built up. But, I don't even know if something like that would happen - just an idea I had. So appreciate each prayer and reply! ? Hi All, First let me thank each of for your prayers and for those of others you have enlisted on my behalf. Please share this information with our prayer warriors. Thank you Jesus for hearing and answering our prayers. To you be the glory and honor and power forever and ever. Today I met with my primary physician Dr Steve *** regarding several multiple health issues I have recently experienced going back to the July/August time period. Also, I had my CT Scan today as a follow up to the pneumonia I contracted in the July/August time period. Surprisingly the results were available before I got to my doctors appointment. My initial concern was with fast results could be bad news, but the technician told me they read them as soon as they get then and she said I would likely have results today. I can’t describe in medical terms, but the “spot” according to the radiologist is not a concern, whatever it is, it’s benign. Steve checked lymph nodes and everything is as it should be. My doctor and I, we’ve got a long standing and excellent relationship and we can speak openly and frankly with each other. In so many words he says my symptoms don’t really fit within any general category or classification because I have this symptom but not that. I could sense his frustration as he’d figuratively scratch his head (and beard) ruling one thing after another out unable to determine a precise diagnosis. I’ve lost about 28 pounds, (and I’m not complaining). His initial concern was that the issues I’m facing could be related to my pancreas, but since I’m actually improving so he has ruled that out. He is also thinking it could have something to do with my type 2 diabetes. The reality is we don’t know for sure what it is, but we know what it isn’t. As we move forward we will likely know more. As I get more updates I will pass them along to you. The best news is it’s not cancer, so you all are stuck with me for a while longer. The search for what it is will continue. Love, Steve Edited October 3, 2018 by sheryl 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scholastica Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Praying for your brother! That's very scary. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Yes, praying! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
school17777 Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Prayed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Of course! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenaj Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Praying! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Praying for your brother, Sheryl! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MysteryJen Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Praying here, Sheryl. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCB Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Praying for your brother! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Sending good thoughts Steve's way. Regards, Kareni 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumto2 Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Praying! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Praying. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomsintheGarden Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Praying! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 You got it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 Prayers and hugs! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted September 28, 2018 Author Share Posted September 28, 2018 Thanks and (((hugs))) to all. So very sweet of y'all. I will send along each reply; he will be greatly touched. I will keep you updated. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mominco Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 Praying for your brother! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom@shiloh Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 Praying. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaplank Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 Praying for Steve and your whole family. Praying also for peace while you wait. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 praying for Steve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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sheryl Posted September 29, 2018 Author Share Posted September 29, 2018 Thanks everyone, I appreciate this so very much! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 Still praying here, Sheryl! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 Oh no Sheryl. I am so sorry. Yes, I will pray. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted September 29, 2018 Author Share Posted September 29, 2018 Thanks Cat and Dawn! So appreciate this!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 Praying and may our Lord God surround you with His peace? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readinmom Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 Prayers for your brother and family 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 I am sending lots of good thoughts his way. I think it really does help to know others are thinking of you when you need it most. Update us when you can. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefgazer Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 Praying for a good scan tomorrow! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaillardia Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 Will be thinking of your brother, sending prayers for you all. Hopefully it is nothing, just absolutely nothing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 Praying... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 praying for your brother this morning. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted October 2, 2018 Author Share Posted October 2, 2018 Hi wtm'ers, Just to let you know that my brother emailed to say he doesn't know anything yet but will let me know when he learns something. Thanks again to each of YOU! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted October 3, 2018 Author Share Posted October 3, 2018 Update in original post! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 That's a great update! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted October 3, 2018 Author Share Posted October 3, 2018 Sending this up again to thank everyone!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 Yeah...some good news!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted October 4, 2018 Author Share Posted October 4, 2018 Yes, Liz! Thanks so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 5 hours ago, sheryl said: Sending this up again to thank everyone!!! I missed your update until right now. I’m so glad it’s not cancer! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 Great news it isn't cancer. I will keep sending good vibes that they figure out what this is. Thinking of him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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