# Unidentified mass in my lung. Sick. **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [February 24, 2004, 2:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unidentified-mass-in-my-lung-sick/230884 "2004-02-24T14:00:17Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 8
**Author:** ![Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bosda_di_chi_of_tricor/32/16845_2.png) [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2004, 2:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unidentified-mass-in-my-lung-sick/230884/141 "2004-03-10T14:37:33Z")
> [@Bosda Di'Chi of Tricor](#): > > Update on Mom > > Mom had a shunt installed in the wee hours of the AM. Dad has talked with her nurse, & has been told she’s doing well, no complications. > > we were told to stay away from the operation by both the MD (so what?) and by Mom (YES M’AM!), so we did. > > I’ll see her today, after work. I will not see her today, as the Md has forbidden anybody but Dad from seeing her, & him for 1 hour only. Perhaps tomorrow. ---
**Author:** ![NurseCarmen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/5daacb/32.png) [@NurseCarmen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NurseCarmen)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2004, 2:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unidentified-mass-in-my-lung-sick/230884/142 "2004-03-10T14:40:31Z")
I _still_ think it’s a tootsie roll. That’s great news. Glad to hear it. ---
**Author:** ![Ponder\_Stibbons](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ponder_stibbons/32/343_2.png) [@Ponder\_Stibbons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ponder_Stibbons)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2004, 2:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unidentified-mass-in-my-lung-sick/230884/143 "2004-03-10T14:45:34Z")
**Bosda** , glad to hear the good news! Hoping that your mother gets well quickly and that you can see her soon! Oh, and **Jeneroph** … “It’s not a TOOMAH!” Snerk!!! 😃 Perfect! But isn’t the preferred terminology [The Governator] ??? 😉 ---
**Author:** ![MercyStreet](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a9adbd/32.png) [@MercyStreet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MercyStreet)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2004, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unidentified-mass-in-my-lung-sick/230884/144 "2004-03-10T19:53:48Z")
**Bosda** , I am SO looking forward to your imminent post on the “Favorite Pimple Stories (Maybe TMI)” thread. I’m ever so happy for you. … But please, your job now is to poke and prod. ---
**Author:** ![Quartz](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/quartz/32/267_2.png) [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2004, 9:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unidentified-mass-in-my-lung-sick/230884/145 "2004-03-10T21:12:07Z")
Fingers uncrossed. ---
**Author:** ![woodstock989](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/f05b48/32.png) [@woodstock989](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/woodstock989)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2004, 12:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unidentified-mass-in-my-lung-sick/230884/146 "2004-03-11T00:16:30Z")
So happy for you! Shame on your doctors for not diagnosing sooner, but at least you know what it is now and you’re getting the proper treatment for it. Again, wishing you a speedy recovery (and your Mom too - sounds like she is in good hands). 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bosda_di_chi_of_tricor/32/16845_2.png) [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2004, 1:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unidentified-mass-in-my-lung-sick/230884/147 "2004-03-11T13:04:52Z")
No further news on Mom. She’s in Saint Thomas Hospital. ---
**Author:** ![Ruby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/13edae/32.png) [@Ruby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ruby)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2004, 3:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unidentified-mass-in-my-lung-sick/230884/148 "2004-03-12T03:14:18Z")
Hey Bosda! Glad to hear your good news! Be sure to let us know how Mom is doing? Did your dad get to see her yesterday? ---
**Author:** ![Northern\_Piper](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/northern_piper/32/5304_2.png) [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2004, 3:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unidentified-mass-in-my-lung-sick/230884/149 "2004-03-12T03:26:55Z")
I’ve not posted to this thread before, but I’ve been checking it regularly and thinking about you. Glad to hear that things are looking up for you!! Hope your mum gets better soon. ---
**Author:** ![Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bosda_di_chi_of_tricor/32/16845_2.png) [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2004, 12:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unidentified-mass-in-my-lung-sick/230884/150 "2004-03-12T12:43:42Z")
Been to see Mom. She’s tired & weak. It’ll be a while before she comes home. She may have to quit Krogers, If so, no more health insurance for Mom & Dad. The next major illness would destroy them, financially, if this is the case. And I am in no real position to help, financially. ---
**Author:** ![Sub-Contractor](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bcef8e/32.png) [@Sub-Contractor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sub-Contractor)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2004, 1:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unidentified-mass-in-my-lung-sick/230884/151 "2004-03-12T13:37:27Z")
> [@Bosda Di'Chi of Tricor](#): > > Been to see Mom. > > She’s tired & weak. > > It’ll be a while before she comes home. > > She may have to quit Krogers, > > If so, no more health insurance for Mom & Dad. > The next major illness would destroy them, financially, if this is the case. > And I am in no real position to help, financially. Anticipate the situation and do the first step for them. One way or another you should contact the county services offices (child care enforcement, welfare, board of aging, etc.). They are usually in contact with health insurance providers who carry lower cost healthcare insurances to meet most budgets. Use them, even if it is temporary. I do some work with my local board for really low cost emergency repairs on some older people’s houses. You may be surprised at what you can get lined up for your parents, and they don’t have to be particularly poor…just in need without ready alternatives. Later… ---
**Author:** ![Dragwyr](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dragwyr/32/2855_2.png) [@Dragwyr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dragwyr)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2004, 1:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unidentified-mass-in-my-lung-sick/230884/152 "2004-03-12T13:45:43Z")
Great news, Bosda. Get well quickly! 🙂 I glad your mom is doing ok too. ---
**Author:** ![Nightingale](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/ecae2f/32.png) [@Nightingale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nightingale)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2004, 3:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unidentified-mass-in-my-lung-sick/230884/153 "2004-03-12T15:15:53Z")
Glad to hear that both you and your Mom are (slowly) on the mend, **Bosda**. ---
**Author:** ![TeaElle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8491ac/32.png) [@TeaElle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TeaElle)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2004, 3:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unidentified-mass-in-my-lung-sick/230884/154 "2004-03-12T15:31:14Z")
**Bosda** , I’m so glad to see positive news from you. My day is considerably brightened. Know that I will continue to keep you and Mom Di’Chi in my thoughts for a full recovery for you both. ---
**Author:** ![MoodIndigo1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e8c25b/32.png) [@MoodIndigo1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MoodIndigo1)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2004, 3:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unidentified-mass-in-my-lung-sick/230884/155 "2004-03-12T15:39:45Z")
> [@Bosda Di'Chi of Tricor](#): > > [ > _It isn’t a tumor at all!_ Very relieved for you, and happy that your mother is doing better. You sure had a lot of people rooting for you!! ---
**Author:** ![PunditLisa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/4af34b/32.png) [@PunditLisa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PunditLisa)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2004, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unidentified-mass-in-my-lung-sick/230884/156 "2004-03-12T19:54:14Z")
Continued good health to you, Bosda. Best wishes on your mom’s recovery as well. ---
**Author:** ![lavenderviolet](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/cdc98d/32.png) [@lavenderviolet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lavenderviolet)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2004, 9:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unidentified-mass-in-my-lung-sick/230884/157 "2004-03-12T21:52:54Z")
I’m glad to hear that it looks like you and your mom are both going to be okay. 🙂 I hope that you guys find an answer for the insurance situation soon. ---
**Author:** ![Ruby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/13edae/32.png) [@Ruby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ruby)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2004, 6:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unidentified-mass-in-my-lung-sick/230884/158 "2004-03-19T06:43:45Z")
[fret meter on] Any word from Bosda? [fret meter still on] ---
**Author:** ![smiling\_bandit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e9a140/32.png) [@smiling\_bandit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smiling_bandit)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2004, 12:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unidentified-mass-in-my-lung-sick/230884/159 "2004-03-19T12:58:32Z")
Bosda Di’Chi of Tricor, I am happy you are well. Wait, you are conservative, right??? 🆒 ---
**Author:** ![Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bosda_di_chi_of_tricor/32/16845_2.png) [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2004, 12:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unidentified-mass-in-my-lung-sick/230884/160 "2004-03-19T12:58:59Z")
Mom is outof the hospital & home. She’s weak, & taking things easy, as she should. I’m still coughing, & wondering if the antibiotics are doing any good. BVut don’t worry–I’m gonna take **all** of them. I know what happens when you don’t. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unidentified-mass-in-my-lung-sick/230884.md?page=7) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unidentified-mass-in-my-lung-sick/230884.md?page=9)