Surgery date

Monday, February 13, 2012

Everything has been set up for me to have the valve replaced on March first. I will be going to have the preop work up on the 29th and surgery the next morning. The surgeon is one of the team who did the first replacement six years ago. One of the remarks he made and my sis and i agreed with was that I really haven't felt just right ever since the 06 surgery.We were surprised and i had to agree with him. I have problems constantly since then.
He will also be removing the pace maker and I may not have to have one put back in. There are also going to be some med changes.
When it is time to come home I will be going to a rehab facility because Jeff will not be able to care for me and there is no one else
I know that the Lord is guiding the dr. and I will have an excellent recovery and feel better than I have in years. Watch out world the Lord is bringing me through. Great things to come.
I pray that the Lord bless and keep each of you
Barb

  

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JANETELIZABETH1 2/16/2012 1:10PM

Barb...you are right!! I know the Lord is in charge of all things...praying for you! Report Inappropriate Comment

JULIEANNCAN 2/14/2012 4:06PM

I wish you a very successful surgery and recovery. I send all my love to you and Jeff. Report Inappropriate Comment

NELLIEC 2/14/2012 1:30PM

I am praying for you and for all of the details! Report Inappropriate Comment

NUTINFANCY 2/14/2012 9:58AM

Praying for a successful surgery and a complete recovery! Thank you for keeping us posted. Report Inappropriate Comment

DONNACFIT 2/13/2012 11:31PM

Good luck on your surgery and recovery...wish I lived next door, I'd come over and help you recouperate..I'm a pro after helping daughter after her surgery :) Hugs and Prayers..Love Donna Report Inappropriate Comment

GOOZLEBEAR 2/13/2012 8:36PM

Barb, I will join you in praying for your surgery, that the Lord will guide the doctor's hand and give him the wisdom to know what all to do for you. I'm sure all will go well!! Thank you for sharing with us. Report Inappropriate Comment

Sleepy time gal

Thursday, February 09, 2012

Yes, I am the sleepy time gal who is turning night into day and vice versa.
Things went well yesterday. I don't remember a lot of what went on but one thing that does stands out in my mind is the doctor saying that the wrong size valve had been put in. I It is too small.. The valve has to be replaced but the by passes and everything else looked good. Monday we will be getting the surgery scheduled for the valve replacement.
I have been doing little other than sleeping. and am about ready to go back to bed now.
I don't know if I told you that we have a new addition to the family. Jimbo came to live with us last Saturday and we couldn't ask for a better buddy for Jay. They are both laying here by me as I do my spark people stuff and both are asleep.
As I was thinking earlier, the Lord has given me such peace about all that is going on and i know that He will continue to do so. He is so good to us. Sometimes I get a little frustrated because I am not very patient, but He always is there for me on time.
On that note I will cuddle up on my daddy's lap and take a nap
God bless all of you and may He keep you all safe.
Barb

  

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MAYGIRL14 2/12/2012 8:23AM

Prayers for you and your family. I am so glad you feel peace about you, what a blessing! You are shining through the rain... Report Inappropriate Comment

JUSTA123 2/10/2012 1:10PM

keeping you in my thoughts! Report Inappropriate Comment

JULIEANNCAN 2/9/2012 9:52PM

Thinking of you and hoping that you get some rest. Report Inappropriate Comment

JUDITH316 2/9/2012 8:35PM

Great Blog, thanks for sharing, your new addition, Jimbo, sounds like he is the perfect match for Jay. I can picture you laying in bed all snuggled under the covers and your 2 "buddies" laying beside you sound asleep. I'm sure it is so sweet and comforting feeling your buddies snuggled up beside you. I'll be keeping you in much prayer as you go in for your valve replacement, sorry to hear the wrong size was placed previously but am glad they discovered the error as quick as they have. Get Well Soon! Blessings and Hugs.. Comment edited on: 2/9/2012 8:38:06 PM Report Inappropriate Comment

Biopsy results

Wednesday, February 08, 2012

Just a quick note before I try once more to get a little sleep before I have to check in for the cardiac cath. Monday Jeff got a call saying that the biopsy reports were in and the dr. wanted to see him today/ To make a long story short the two spots on his lungs were active cancer. He started chemo again today. He will get it once a week for eight weeks and then another PEt scan will be done to see where are at that time.
Not a good prognosis, but the Lord can turn it around.
That is it for now.
Will let you know what I find out today as soon as I find out. I am going to see if I cant seep a little bit now.
God bless y'all
Barn

  

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DONNACFIT 2/9/2012 11:37PM

Hi..thanks for the comments on my blog and for the updates.. So sorry to hear the cancer has spread..hugs and prayers to you and Jeff..take care of yourself and keep us updated for your surgery. Love, hugs and prayers... Donna Report Inappropriate Comment

JUSTA123 2/9/2012 7:58AM

There is always hope and everyday some new treatment is found, Hugs my friend! Report Inappropriate Comment

JULIEANNCAN 2/8/2012 10:46PM

I am so, so very sorry to hear this. My thoughts and best wishes are with you and Jeff. Please know that I am here if you want/need to talk. Be strong. Report Inappropriate Comment

NELLIEC 2/8/2012 3:11PM

I am praying! Report Inappropriate Comment

JANETELIZABETH1 2/8/2012 1:44PM

Praying for you and your husband, the Lord give you His Strength! Report Inappropriate Comment

WENDENANNIE 2/8/2012 12:24PM

Praying for you in the days and weeks to come. Report Inappropriate Comment

LINDAKAY228 2/8/2012 10:35AM

So sorry but as you said, God can turn it around. Praying for both you and your DH. Report Inappropriate Comment

IAMWINNING 2/8/2012 10:25AM

Praying for you, your DH and his medical team. Report Inappropriate Comment

PURPLELVR7 2/8/2012 7:32AM

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MRE1956 2/8/2012 6:53AM

I am so sorry to hear this - my life has been touched by cancer diagnoses quite a bit between extended family and social acquaintances, but no matter what the relationship might be - bottom line is......it s**ks, for sure! I will keep you, Jeff and your family in my best thoughts! Report Inappropriate Comment

HUNGRYWOMAN2 2/8/2012 6:19AM

I will be praying for you and your family. Report Inappropriate Comment

LORETTA24 2/8/2012 6:17AM

My prayers are with you both! "With God, all things are possible." Matthew 19:26 Report Inappropriate Comment

The Son always shines!

Thursday, February 02, 2012

The son of God is always there and shining but at times it is so dark around us that it is hard to see His Light unless we really keep lookingl
Today was a tiring day. Jeff did not go back for the second chest xray as he was feeling really good this morning I went to the office of Human Services and got it all straightened out about some kind of medical insurance on Jeff. Got back home and started putting together more of the paper work they wanted. While working with that, i Called to order this month's medication. Before I got finished I also had a phone call from the surgions office to set up an appt for as soon after the cath as possible. The doctor will be out of the office next week, so my appt is on Monday the thirteenth.
Later while I was in getting medicine and Jays food there was a call from human services and we have been approved for medical financial assistance with a spend down which will be good to the first of April when we will have to again give paperwork about our expenditures and mileage through March.
When I left to go to the office today, I prayed with Jeff that there would be someone there to assist me and get this settled once and for all. There was and I have to thank the Lord for paving the way.
Other than that I did nothing else today. I am very tired and am getting ready to turn in early so I will say
You are in my thoughts and prayers and good night
Barb

  

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JUSTA123 2/4/2012 10:08AM

So glad your getting some help, take care my friend! Report Inappropriate Comment

JULIEANNCAN 2/3/2012 1:53PM

I'm glad you'll be getting some assistance. I am thinking of you and Jeff and hope you have a restful weekend! Report Inappropriate Comment

DONNACFIT 2/2/2012 10:28PM

Hi..great news with the medical coverage!! You get lots of rest and take care!! Thanks for dropping by my page..I'm finally back to blogging..been a real zoo here... Hugs, Donna Report Inappropriate Comment

When it rains, it pours.........-

Wednesday, February 01, 2012

when it rains it pours and I have lost my umbrella and we are getting soaked. Spent from a little after eleven today to about five thirty out at SBL
I will give you a short run down on what I found out. I am to have a cardiac cath on the 8th just to make sure that they are not going to have to deal with more than the aortic valve. The results will be sent to a cardiovascular surgeon and an appt will be set up for me to meet with him and when I do the surgery will be scheduled. They wanted to do the cath on Friday, but my INR was still too high. I will find out tomorrow what they think I should do to get it lower.
Now for Jeff. The oncologist did not have a repport from Springfield but he had looked over the PET scan carefully and had his game plan all ready to set in motion. There are two spots on the lung ( I suppose the right side, never was told) and he wanted a needle biopsy done on each one of them. When we left the office to have blood drawn and set up the biopsy, the report from Springfield came in and the doctors there concurred with the treatment plan of the doctor here. If there is cancer in the lung, that means it has mestasized and there will be nothing that can be done. The biopsies were taken this afternoon and we should have the results in two to three days. The doctor out here is not beating around the bush about things.
We have a lot to take before the Lord. I ask for guidance, protection and strength to withstand the wiles of the enemy.
I am very tired tonight and still have clothes in the dryer to take care of so I am going to say
"God bless you and keep you"
Barb
PS Thanks for all the prayers and words of encouragement. You will never know how comforting they are

  

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PARISTASAI 2/2/2012 3:36PM

What a wonderful encouragement you are to me, Barb! I am praying for you and your dear Jeff. Report Inappropriate Comment

NELLIEC 2/2/2012 1:34PM

I am praying. My heart cath went fine, and amazingly my heart was found to be normal, in spite of a weird chemical stress test. Report Inappropriate Comment

JULIEANNCAN 2/2/2012 12:43PM

My dear friend - I am so, so sorry to hear about all of this, but I am sending my best wishes to you and Jeff. I really hope that everything turns out to be okay and easier than it may seem at the moment. I know the waiting can be so difficult. Much love to you. Report Inappropriate Comment

LINDAKAY228 2/2/2012 10:57AM

Sending you (and of course the Lord) my thoughts and prayers for you and your family. When I went through a medical crisis with my daughter in December I know how much the support of people on here meant to me every day. I was away from home in a city 2 hours away where they had transferred my daughter and my friends here were my lifeline. I want you to feel the love and support I felt during that time. Take care and keep us posted. Report Inappropriate Comment

JUSTA123 2/2/2012 10:54AM

I am sending you all my prayers and hugs, always remember everyday new treatments are found all is never lost.! Report Inappropriate Comment

GETTHERE135 2/2/2012 8:00AM

Wishing you only the best and nothing but happy outcomes. Report Inappropriate Comment

DONNACFIT 2/2/2012 12:18AM

Hi..dear friend..sending you hugs and prayers to you and Jeff. Thinking of you and hoping for the best! Love the new background..beautiful thoughts of spring.. Take care..Love Donna Report Inappropriate Comment