Let’s hope they discovered it soon enough, pipefitter.
You and your SO are in my thoughts.
I’m sure you don’t mind if I plug my sig in this thread…
pipefitter, I will pray for your SO and for you too. If it is fibroids like Zyada mentioned, it may not end up being so hard. I have them and so far they are just there, nothing happening. Take care of yourself, eat right and try to sleep well, because this may end up taking as much out of YOU physically as it does mentally. Guess I sound like a worried mother don’t I?
Hey there, Pipefitter.
You and your SO are in my thoughts and prayers. I wish you both the best.
Tibs.
I thank you all for your thoughts and prayers so far, I’ll let you know on Monday or so how the MRI comes out.
She did get a little nervous the other day when her Dr called, she said that her blood count was down (about 6.2, whatever that means), and my SO said that it sounded like the doc was dropping her because on no insurance (but I told her the doc couldn’t do that, because of their oath)
Well, got the news, and not all that good…the doc didn’t do an MRI on her, but told her that the surgery had to be done ASAP, or that she can start planning her funeral…the tumors plus the low blood count caused that reaction in the doctor. Good chance also that she will need a transfusion during the operation, so I told Nancy (my SO), that if they can use my A- blood to her A+, I will do just that (what a better way to show your love to someone).
I’m hoping that I don’t lose her during surgery (which is always a possibility), she has been waiting too long for me to have something like this happen to her.
I will be there for her surgery, from beginning to end (I will be the first person she sees when she wakes up from her ordeal), and I alrady told her that I will be taking care of her when she gets home from the hospital (I hope her mom will understand). I will be there (at her house) from the time I get home from work, till the time I leave in the morning (if her mother will let me…then again, I will be there even if her mother doesn’t let me)
Please continue with your prayers, she will need all of them that she can.
God bless you all,
Lou
I don’t believe in God, but Im hoping all sorts of hopes and crossing my fingers for the both of you. Having been through many major surgeries myself I can tell you this; it’s scary, but just keep thinking good thoughts & know you’ll both be okay on the other side of the surgery. I dunno if that helps, but I hope so. Breathe deeply.
Thanks for the hope cosmo…will keep you all informed
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I dunno how close she is with family, but see how many family members/friends she can gather up from within her blood type group. That’s what my family has always done before any of my surgeries - donated blood beforehand. Donating’ll probably make both of you feel a little better. If you can’t, or she ends up needing more, just know that the general blood bank supply is excellently screened.
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Pack a bag before she goes in. A big, flowy robe would be good, a toothbrush, some reading material…If she needs glasses, see if you can fine a case for them. Lip balm might be good (anesthesia dries you out a bit).
You might want to bring some reading material for when you’re waiting during the surgery. I know you’ll probably be too nervous to read, but it might take your mind off of waiting, and you won’t have to rely on the same three magazines. You might also want to bring a toothbrush and maybe a pillow if you plan to stay any nights.
That’s all i can think of for now. I hope I haven’t worried you…Just trying to make things easier. hugs
pipefitter, there is a place in the order of worship at my church where members are allowed to speak out the names of those they have concerns for. Is it alright if I say “pipefitters SO” tomorrow? Names aren’t important, God will know who is meant by that.
I second all the suggestions Cosmopolitan said, and here add a few of my own, based on experience. Have money on hand, a few bucks, some of it in change. You may want to eat, and it will come in handy if you aren’t able to bring food into the waiting room. Don’t know what time SO’s procedure is, but if you end up staying long hours, into the middle of the night, find out where the EMPLOYEES eat. At the hospital I am most familiar with, there is a snack bar for the public that has short daytime hours. They don’t publicise the staff cafeteria in the basement. It isn’t open 24/7, but it is open for a while in the wee small hours for third shift staff, and anyone that knows about it can go down there and buy a meal. If you can doze, do so. You can’t do her any good by just staying awake, and you will look and feel better, which would be good for HER, when she wakes up. Don’ know if you’re are religious but knowing who the hospital chaplain is wouldn’t hurt. Based on what I have seen, they are very good listeners if you need one, and don’t press much witnessing on you if you don’t seem to want it.
I’ve had physical problems of my own(kidney stones) and I may have more work done soon. So I know about waitng around in that environment. Take care of YOURSELF remember, it can only do her good.
I’m very sorry to hear it, pipefitter. Of course you and she have my continued best wishes and good thoughts.
Best wishes and may she have a swift recovery.
Oh, honey…I’m so sorry to hear that she’s having to go through this now. I know how worried you are about her. I am so sorry that I wasn’t here to talk to you online earlier tonight; please forgive me. You and Nancy are of course in our prayers still. I won’t add to the already excellent suggestions for waiting out a surgery on someone you love, all good advice, and I’m sure she will come through fine. Please remember to take care of yourself too, so you can continue to be strong for her. I’m here, only a phone call away. Or, I will call you on Sunday, if I can reach you.
Baker, thank you very much. I’m sure he would greatly appreciate your offer to ask for prayer for his SO. <We’ve been friends for more than 20 yrs, I think I know him well enough to say that with confidence.> I will be doing that myself when we go to church in the morning.
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Oh Man! Good luck!
Good vibes coming to you from S. Korea…
I do believe in God, but I don’t usually pray… I will tonight, however.
I continue to hold you both in my heart and in my prayers, Lou. And I have asked for prayer from my church family as well.
Much Love,
Cheri
I’m sorry for what you are going through, but I’m a little worried and a little mad. Has the doctor done a biopsy? Does he know that the tumors are malignant? What does the blood count mean? Is it that she is anemic, or is that white blood count? It sounds like she is anemic.
Uterine fibroid tumors which are NOT cancer are FAR more common than uterine cancer, especially if she is having heavy or prolonged bleeding and bad cramps during her period. Just seeing tumors on a test does NOT mean that she has cancer. I’m worried that her doctor is rushing her into an operation that is unnecessary. Please at least talk to another doctor before she has this operation. Please!
There are bad doctors out there, and there are still hysterectomy happy doctors. She should not have this surgery without a second opinion.
For more information about fibroids see http://thefibroidplace.com/
My best wishes to you and your S.O., for a speedy recovery. I, too, hope that she has a good doctor and has explored all her options.
(And thanks for that link, Zyada.)
I thank you all again for your thoughts and prayers.
Zyada, thanks for the info, and also, the reason for the rush is that with the blood count so low, they don’t want to take any chances. The doc is not one of those that would rather use the knife than anything else, according to Nancy (the love of my life), she actually seemed concerned (and she is not in it for the money, because there is no insurance).
purplebearthanks for answering for me…wasn’t able to get on for long on Sunday. I know that you will always be there for me, whenever I need you…
Nancy thanks you all for the positive vibes being sent her way. We are still waiting to hear when she will need the operation. I’ll let you all know.
Nothing special to add. This is my 1212th post, and twelve’s been a fairly good number for me over the years (maybe my date of birth - 12-24-48 - has something to do with it:D). Perhaps some of its magic will rub off a bit on Nancy and you…
Pipefitter, I’m sorry I didn’t see this until today. My prayers are with you and Nancy and I am confident everything will turn out alright.
good luck to you and your honey, pipefitter…
you both have infinite support here.
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