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LPBeier said:
I wasn't going to be on this weekend because of work and all that is going on, but I just got a call from Tara's boyfriend and wanted to tell you that she was rushed to the hospital last night by her uncle. They are FINALLY GOING TO OPERATE and it IS appendicitis. Today is a crazy day for me because DH has to help move at work and I have a cake to finish by this afternoon, but her BF said they will keep me posted and I will get there as soon as possible. I know surgery isn't fun, but you don't know the relief that is flowing through me at the moment. This almost doesn't fit in the vent category, but since I was posting here I thought I should update you all. Thanks once again for your thoughts and prayers.
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I've missed a lot since I've been at my mom's but I was very worried to read of your daughter's illness, Laurie. Has she had surgery yet? It's just awful being the one in the waiting room, isn't it? Almost as bad as being the one in the surgical suite. Please update us on how she's doing and know that she (and you) and in my thoughts and prayers. (I know your knee is still acting up so try to rest it as much as you can during this.) A big hug to you both.
Terry
 
Dina said:
I just made it in. Justin and I have been at the radiology department since 8:00 this morning, took an iodine pill then back for the thyroid scan. I'm so tired and still need to take daughter to dance class tonight. I need to be back at the radiology dept at 7:00 a.m., pediatrician at 3:45 then take daughter to her school dance at 6 p.m. Sigh!!! I need a break.
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Dina, I've been wondering if the results of Justin's thyroid scan are in yet. You must be very nervous about this, especially since all the tests and appointments take sooooo long. I've been thinking about Justin every day and hoping that his thyroid tests all come back normal. Please update us when you can and remember that you have a lot of friends thinking about ya'll.
Terry
 
B'sgirl said:
I feel like all I do these days is clean up poo. Sorry, for the unappetizing subject, but it's true. My family had the flu last weekend and my toddler seems to not be able to shake it. I woke up this morning to the sound of "Ew! Ew! Ew! Ew!" coming from his bedroom--yep, exploded diaper all over the carpet, bed, walls, stuffed animals. I threw him in the tub and proceeded to scrub the carpet just outside the bathroom door when again I heard "Ew! Ew! Ew!". He had gone in the tub and was standing up trying to avoid it. After I got him, the carpet, and the tub scrubbed of course, the new baby decided to explode out of her diaper, followed by another exploded diaper from my son that ended up all over the carpet. It's a nice day outside, maybe I'll just send them both outside naked and keep a hose running...
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I know it's probably over now, but when I read this my heart really went out to you. All of us moms have been there at one time or another and it's awful!! (Way worse than puking kids, IMO.) But it's especially tough when you have a newborn also. I know you are probably sleep deprived right now and the last thing you want to see is poop everywhere. If it's any consolation, I'm absolutely sure moms get extra karma for times like these.
 
Fisher's Mom said:
Dina, I've been wondering if the results of Justin's thyroid scan are in yet. You must be very nervous about this, especially since all the tests and appointments take sooooo long. I've been thinking about Justin every day and hoping that his thyroid tests all come back normal. Please update us when you can and remember that you have a lot of friends thinking about ya'll.
Terry
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Thank you Terry. Justin's results came back normal. The thyroid scan showed nothing abnormal. It's a good thing because Justin won't be dealing with hormone imbalances or anything of that sort. The problem is that we're back to square one. The endocrinologist told us today that Justin's mass is higher than the thyroid so at this point, he just said that it was an unknown mass. He assured me that it's not malignant but only a biopsy will tell. He scheduled us for Thursday morning to see a surgeon that specifically performs throat/neck surgeries. I am praying and hopeful that this new surgeon will give us a definite answer. Thank you all for your continued prayers.

On top of it all, my daughter just came down with the flu and is feeling quite ill. She'll be staying home tomorrow. Sigh!!!!!!!!
 
Well, I'm really relieved it wasn't his thyroid and it's functioning normally. I'm glad you're seeing a head and neck surgeon, too. There are so many nerves in that area that it's definitely better to have a specialist rather than a general surgeon if you can get one. I hope he/she can tell you more and is someone you feel confidence in. It must be so nerve-wracking for you right now. Lean on friends and family and try to remember that this, too, shall pass. In the mean time, I'll keep you and Justin in my thoughts and prayers and your DD, too. (I sure hope you don't get the flu, Dina. That would be awful!)
 
Fisher's Mom said:
I know it's probably over now, but when I read this my heart really went out to you. All of us moms have been there at one time or another and it's awful!! (Way worse than puking kids, IMO.) But it's especially tough when you have a newborn also. I know you are probably sleep deprived right now and the last thing you want to see is poop everywhere. If it's any consolation, I'm absolutely sure moms get extra karma for times like these.
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Some of us Dads have been there as well. I know I have. One day you will be able to look back and rib the kids about the messy times they made for you. In the meantime, let your love and compassion override you revulsion. And pray for strength.

Seeeeeeya; Goodweed of the North
 
LP -- How is Tara doing?

Stacy -- You have my prayers for you all every day.

Michelle -- Hang in there with the little ones. They grow up so fast and by the time you know it the poop and puke incidents will only be a stinky memory. We all go through it sweetie.

Suzi -- Sorry about rough things in your job right now. Hang in there. Most of us are blessed just to have a job now-a-days.

Terry -- Thank you dear. Your words mean so much to me at this point.
 
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To all who have been asking for an update on my daughter and have continued to pray, I really appreciate it.

It is actually not over yet. I haven't posted for a few days because things kept changing from minute to minute and I didn't want to keep posting and retracting. She never did have the appendectomy. When they admitted her Friday to prep her for surgery, she was switched to a "hospitalist" (a doctor who takes the place of your family doctor while in the hospital). This doctor didn't agree with the ER doc that it was appendix and FINALLY did the ultrasound. On Friday I couldn't spend much time with her as I was working on a small catering job and got my updates by phone. The ultrasound was done Saturday morning and she was told because of the holiday weekend she wouldn't get the results until today. And on top of that, the ultrasound tech put a lot of fear in her by asking questions about pregnancy and other things (she is not, but she was worried because she had an xray and two CT scans). I rushed up Saturday evening because she was so upset about that, then her BF and real Mom came later and upset her even more.

Sunday around noon a doctor DID come and give her the results - nother wrong. She said why am I still in so much pain and the answer was that he didn't know and there was nothing medical they could do for her so she was free to go home. We picked her up and took her home but she is so fragile physically and emotionally. It is back to the family doctor today and if hospitalization is needed we are going somewhere else.

Thanks again for all your support.
 
LPBeier said:
To all who have been asking for an update on my daughter and have continued to pray, I really appreciate it.

It is actually not over yet. I haven't posted for a few days because things kept changing from minute to minute and I didn't want to keep posting and retracting. She never did have the appendectomy. When they admitted her Friday to prep her for surgery, she was switched to a "hospitalist" (a doctor who takes the place of your family doctor while in the hospital). This doctor didn't agree with the ER doc that it was appendix and FINALLY did the ultrasound. On Friday I couldn't spend much time with her as I was working on a small catering job and got my updates by phone. The ultrasound was done Saturday morning and she was told because of the holiday weekend she wouldn't get the results until today. And on top of that, the ultrasound tech put a lot of fear in her by asking questions about pregnancy and other things (she is not, but she was worried because she had an xray and two CT scans). I rushed up Saturday evening because she was so upset about that, then her BF and real Mom came later and upset her even more.

Sunday around noon a doctor DID come and give her the results - nother wrong. She said why am I still in so much pain and the answer was that he didn't know and there was nothing medical they could do for her so she was free to go home. We picked her up and took her home but she is so fragile physically and emotionally. It is back to the family doctor today and if hospitalization is needed we are going somewhere else.

Thanks again for all your support.
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is this the standard of care that u usually have?


babe
 
No Babe, it has never been this bad, but I have to admit that our healthcare system is not great. I have been getting the same run around regarding my leg problems. The last surgeon on my first visit said that my knee was so bad he would have to perform an "emergency" knee replacement (meaning within 6 months rather than the usual 1 - 2 year wait). Then he ordered more tests and when I went back in a week he said I probably wouldn't need that surgery for 10 years and that the more minor arthroscopic surgery (which "cleans up in there") will do just fine but again I need it soon to increase my quality of life. That was six weeks ago and I still haven't heard from the new doctor's office that I have an appointment with him, which will be about 6 months in itself.

This isn't the Canadian standard, but our province is getting worse and worse because there just aren't enough doctors, nurses, surgical rooms or hosptial beds.
 
Thanks, Uncle Bob! I am sure that would get their attention, that's for sure. For that I might send you my special peanut cluster or truffle recipe to go with those peppermint patties!!!!!
 
Laurie, Please remind those "doctors" that we are not given a book when our children are born because they don't go by one!!! My oldest DD had appendicitis at age 12. The only thing was, she had no symptoms other than she was uncomfortable. She had an appetite, no fever, no elevated white cell count, no localized pain. They insisted there was nothing wrong with her, it was in her head, I knew my DD and told them to shove their books up their a**es and do something else!! After ultrasound, CT, MRI they did schedualed an exploratory. Her appendix was rupturing as they were opening her up!! Please keep pushing Laurie. My prayers are with you and yours.
 
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