RE: Digest Number 1559

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Hi Janine welcome, you will learn lots from this group.

, sometimes the initial pain during and after such things is hell, and you find it so amazing the next day, to feel so better and realize just what you had managed to endure.

I have no decent veins either.

many things used to be delivered Iv in ankles or feet.

I had one of my children with a drip in a really weird part of my under arm( agony, and 1 in each ankle.

God it was the most uncomfortable birth I have had, couldn,t move, couldn,t turn etc, couldn,t clench a fist lol.

It too was cos of broken, flat veins.

I never have such things now, but if and when I ever do have to go thru it, it would be either ankles or near breast bone now.

Glad its over, but still write to the CEO.

Yes cutbacks are often a way out, but when people are already having troubles with breathing one would know stress doesn' help, nor does undue pain.

I am an expert on PAIN believe me, mine usually is 11 or 12 out of 10, daily.

So can empathise.

Hope most are doing ok, and those who are not, thinking of you.

I am off to Brisbane for a 4 day conference and training.

I am going down in a car with 3 people who all, dislike each other lol.

Golly might have to borrowan MP3.

I am staying in a different place, so at least should be peaceful.

I have been lucky enough to get an extra 4 cab vouchers so can go into city after the courses etc.

I have never had that luxury before.

I ama little worried cos my carer can,t come with me, although 2 in the car are carers for others.

Just they are carers like I am, for medical stuff, my needs are physical.

Thus the cab vouchers.

Well must go, take care all, see you in 4-5 days.

SandyCarer/ Consumer Representative Central Area, Mental Health Clinical network. "Sec/ Co -ord HBCAG & GEMS. Consumer/ carer rep to FCIMHS Community Consultant on Mental Health /Fraser Coast. Sandy R . "Nothing about us without us" HBCAG " Promoting Excellence in Mental Health"

Date: Fri, 23 Feb 2007 09:15:33 +0000From: bronchiectasis To: bronchiectasis Subject: Digest Number 1559

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1a. Re: Port-a-cath surgery - Update from my carepage From: Sunniesback55@... 1b. Re: Port-a-cath surgery - Update from my carepage From: Karin 1c. Re: Port-a-cath surgery - Update from my carepage From: Holt 1d. Re: Port-a-cath surgery - Update from my carepage From: Holt 1e. Re: Port-a-cath surgery - Update from my carepage From: Holt 1f. Re: Port-a-cath surgery - Update from my carepage From: Sunniesback55@... 1g. Re: Port-a-cath surgery - Update from my carepage From: Holt 1h. Re: Port-a-cath surgery - Update from my carepage From: Karin

2a. Re: Welcome Janine From: Bunny & Bob 2b. Re: Welcome Janine From: marsha granville

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Re: Port-a-cath surgery - Update from my carepage

Posted by: "Sunniesback55@..." Sunniesback55@...

Thu Feb 22, 2007 3:07 am (PST)

..that sounds rather barbaric and brutal to me.What dr in his right mind would put a lung patient under such physical ( not to mention) emotional stress??I'm confused as to why Anesthesia wasn't an option for you. Could you explain that to me please?SandieMy Tears don't comprimise my Strength...They never have...<BR><BR><BR>**************************************<BR> AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com.

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Re: Port-a-cath surgery - Update from my carepage

Posted by: "Karin" karin_44@... karin_44

Thu Feb 22, 2007 3:29 am (PST)

, wouldn't you qualify for some in-home home care? What if yourdad is not well? I think you should discuss it with your doctor. Next time you have a procedure done, I would ask ahead of time. Won'thurt to ask.Hope you're feeling better, Karin>> Hi Carole,> > The reason that I need a port-a-cath is that my veins are verydifficult to get a picc line into even when done in radiology. I'vehad ports for about 10 years now with success. This surgery was theworst ever. > > The homecare nurse just arrived this morning. She told me thatanother person went through the same ordeal and told the nurses thathe was wide awake during surgery and in pain.> So, I'm going to arrange to meet with the hospital CEO and write aletter to the medical director of the hospital. > > Pain control is vital!> > Thanks and Hugs, :0)> Liz> > > > > Pre-Lung Transplant Journey - For updates please visit my carepageand leave a message. Thank you! )> carepages.com name: maryelizabethholt > > Please watch: Live Life Then Give Life! - UK > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nz33i6prkuQ. > > "Don't take your organs to Heaven, heaven knows we need them here."> > > ---------------------------------> All new Yahoo! Mail - > ---------------------------------> Get a sneak peak at messages with a handy reading pane.>

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Re: Welcome Janine

Posted by: "Bunny & Bob" robert_hasforth@... bunnyhi5

Thu Feb 22, 2007 5:35 pm (PST)

I am new to the group, this is my first time posting. I can't believe Ifound a group that has bronchiectasis- Hi Janine,Wecome, I'm glad you found the group! Sorry that you have bronch, but itdoes help to talk to others who understand. Like you, I've had it since ayoung age and always thought it was a rare condition. I also need IV's inhospital 2-3 times yearly.Keep posting, ask questions, and I'm sure you will be able to share yourexperiences too.Love Bunny

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Re: Welcome Janine

Posted by: "marsha granville" marsha.granville@...

Thu Feb 22, 2007 6:28 pm (PST)

Welcome! There are many of us.Marsha/NYC

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