Update

[Guest guest]

I'm getting posts from December 2nd......is anyone else?

>>Howdy all! I spoke to a little while ago and she is doing great!

She

sounds so upbeat and ready to get out of the hospital, which she will do

tomorrow (Sunday) and recoperate for 2 weeks in Ft Lauderdale. Hopefully

she

will be able to meet with me when she drives back to Gainesville. Thought

you

would like the info!

Sandi

____________________________________________________________________

Get free email and a permanent address at http://www.amexmail.com/?A=1

Please visit our homepage at http://members.xoom.com/AChallengers

You will find information, recipes, before and after pictures.

To contact the list owner please send mail to lindag@...

Visit our 2000 Train Tour Site -

http://www.brunnet.net/k & l/web_site_train_tour/actraintour.htm

[Guest guest]

I'm getting posts from December 2nd......is anyone else?

>>Howdy all! I spoke to a little while ago and she is doing great!

She

sounds so upbeat and ready to get out of the hospital, which she will do

tomorrow (Sunday) and recoperate for 2 weeks in Ft Lauderdale. Hopefully

she

will be able to meet with me when she drives back to Gainesville. Thought

you

would like the info!

Sandi

____________________________________________________________________

Get free email and a permanent address at http://www.amexmail.com/?A=1

Please visit our homepage at http://members.xoom.com/AChallengers

You will find information, recipes, before and after pictures.

To contact the list owner please send mail to lindag@...

Visit our 2000 Train Tour Site -

http://www.brunnet.net/k & l/web_site_train_tour/actraintour.htm

[Guest guest]

,

What great news about you riding a bike. You deserve and received a good

outcome from your last health trials. Keep us posted. Recall that I have

cousins in Edmonton? I was talking to them about our meeting and they

thought they recognized your name. Their names are Vannucci and .

Ring any memory bells?

It is beautiful here too. Anne and I are moving slowly with the first of the

year. We had lovely holidays that were very sunny with lots of sunsets like

you saw on your visit. Think of you often and wish you and your brother a

great new year. Love, Vicki

[Guest guest]

,

What great news about you riding a bike. You deserve and received a good

outcome from your last health trials. Keep us posted. Recall that I have

cousins in Edmonton? I was talking to them about our meeting and they

thought they recognized your name. Their names are Vannucci and .

Ring any memory bells?

It is beautiful here too. Anne and I are moving slowly with the first of the

year. We had lovely holidays that were very sunny with lots of sunsets like

you saw on your visit. Think of you often and wish you and your brother a

great new year. Love, Vicki

[Guest guest]

You go !

who loves to hear news like this sitting here smiling

Chartrand wrote:

> Well,

>

> This isn't a true update, but I wanted to share some good news. The weather

> in Edmonton was super nice today, so defying my doctor's orders, I hauled my

> bike outside, donned my trusty bike helmet and proceeded to pedal down the

> street (without falling)! I'm not sure that I'll be mountain biking again

> any time soon (moving my head up and down REALLY throws my balance off), but

> you can bet that I'll be commuting to work by bike when I go back in the

> next week, or so.

>

> I can't believe the excellent outcome I've had from this surgery. I'm not

> sure Who exactly is responsible, but I can guess.

>

> I'm going for a bike ride =)

>

>

[Guest guest]

..I hope that bike has 3 wheels for your safety!! LOL! Take it easy!!

Carol

[Guest guest]

..I hope that bike has 3 wheels for your safety!! LOL! Take it easy!!

Carol

[Guest guest]

I don't think there is anything worse than seeing your child scared and in

pain, . Hope he gets better quickly! Penty of protein, vitamin C,

and zinc will help with healing. Dorie

Update

> Hello ladies!! I'm sorry that I haven't been around. It's been a

> roller coaster around here . I saw a gyn yesterday, Dr. . He

> agreed to do a laprascopic surgery with removal of endometriosis and

> a hysteroscopy and remove the fibroid. He didn't run any tests, but

> he is going to get my medical records from the dr that diagnosed the

> fibroid.. I know it sounds crazy, but I'm SSOOOO happy that I'm going

> to get surgery to get the endo out and to know what's going on inside

> my body. Also, I don't have Ankloysing Spondilytis (msp), I went to

> my Rhuematologist on Monday and the tests came back normal! I'm so

> happy about it .

> My surgery is scheduled for the 19th of April at 6am. The dr expects

> it to last anywhere from 2-4 hours.. He said that the fibromyalgia

> will more than likely flare up after surgery, so I won't only be

> recovering from surgery, but dealing with all the muscle/joint pain

> that comes with fibromyalgia. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it

> doesn't flare up too bad, but it's worth the risk just to know what's

> going on and to hopefully get some relief from the pain. He did

> believe that the fibroid has been causing my bowel and bladder

> pressure..

> Anyway, I just wanted to let yall know what's been going on. I got a

> few more gray hairs yesterday. My son was riding on my stationary

> exercise bike and cut his toe.. Long story short, it was almost cut

> down to the bone on his middle toe. The cut was along the bottom part

> where it bends, it was all along there and on the side between that

> toe and the toe next to the big one. He had to have several

> stitches.. It also cut through a vein, that's why there was soo much

> blood. Anyway, the dr doesn't think that it cut any nerves, so that's

> a good thing. He was such a good kid!! He got scared when the dr said

> that it needed stitches. He only cried when the dr was giving him the

> numbing med shots inside the cut, it tore my heart up. anyway, he's

> doing great!! Hasn't complained about pain at all!! Anyway enough of

> my story I hope you all are doing well.

> Love and Prayers,

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I don't think there is anything worse than seeing your child scared and in

pain, . Hope he gets better quickly! Penty of protein, vitamin C,

and zinc will help with healing. Dorie

Update

> Hello ladies!! I'm sorry that I haven't been around. It's been a

> roller coaster around here . I saw a gyn yesterday, Dr. . He

> agreed to do a laprascopic surgery with removal of endometriosis and

> a hysteroscopy and remove the fibroid. He didn't run any tests, but

> he is going to get my medical records from the dr that diagnosed the

> fibroid.. I know it sounds crazy, but I'm SSOOOO happy that I'm going

> to get surgery to get the endo out and to know what's going on inside

> my body. Also, I don't have Ankloysing Spondilytis (msp), I went to

> my Rhuematologist on Monday and the tests came back normal! I'm so

> happy about it .

> My surgery is scheduled for the 19th of April at 6am. The dr expects

> it to last anywhere from 2-4 hours.. He said that the fibromyalgia

> will more than likely flare up after surgery, so I won't only be

> recovering from surgery, but dealing with all the muscle/joint pain

> that comes with fibromyalgia. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it

> doesn't flare up too bad, but it's worth the risk just to know what's

> going on and to hopefully get some relief from the pain. He did

> believe that the fibroid has been causing my bowel and bladder

> pressure..

> Anyway, I just wanted to let yall know what's been going on. I got a

> few more gray hairs yesterday. My son was riding on my stationary

> exercise bike and cut his toe.. Long story short, it was almost cut

> down to the bone on his middle toe. The cut was along the bottom part

> where it bends, it was all along there and on the side between that

> toe and the toe next to the big one. He had to have several

> stitches.. It also cut through a vein, that's why there was soo much

> blood. Anyway, the dr doesn't think that it cut any nerves, so that's

> a good thing. He was such a good kid!! He got scared when the dr said

> that it needed stitches. He only cried when the dr was giving him the

> numbing med shots inside the cut, it tore my heart up. anyway, he's

> doing great!! Hasn't complained about pain at all!! Anyway enough of

> my story I hope you all are doing well.

> Love and Prayers,

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I don't think there is anything worse than seeing your child scared and in

pain, . Hope he gets better quickly! Penty of protein, vitamin C,

and zinc will help with healing. Dorie

Update

> Hello ladies!! I'm sorry that I haven't been around. It's been a

> roller coaster around here . I saw a gyn yesterday, Dr. . He

> agreed to do a laprascopic surgery with removal of endometriosis and

> a hysteroscopy and remove the fibroid. He didn't run any tests, but

> he is going to get my medical records from the dr that diagnosed the

> fibroid.. I know it sounds crazy, but I'm SSOOOO happy that I'm going

> to get surgery to get the endo out and to know what's going on inside

> my body. Also, I don't have Ankloysing Spondilytis (msp), I went to

> my Rhuematologist on Monday and the tests came back normal! I'm so

> happy about it .

> My surgery is scheduled for the 19th of April at 6am. The dr expects

> it to last anywhere from 2-4 hours.. He said that the fibromyalgia

> will more than likely flare up after surgery, so I won't only be

> recovering from surgery, but dealing with all the muscle/joint pain

> that comes with fibromyalgia. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it

> doesn't flare up too bad, but it's worth the risk just to know what's

> going on and to hopefully get some relief from the pain. He did

> believe that the fibroid has been causing my bowel and bladder

> pressure..

> Anyway, I just wanted to let yall know what's been going on. I got a

> few more gray hairs yesterday. My son was riding on my stationary

> exercise bike and cut his toe.. Long story short, it was almost cut

> down to the bone on his middle toe. The cut was along the bottom part

> where it bends, it was all along there and on the side between that

> toe and the toe next to the big one. He had to have several

> stitches.. It also cut through a vein, that's why there was soo much

> blood. Anyway, the dr doesn't think that it cut any nerves, so that's

> a good thing. He was such a good kid!! He got scared when the dr said

> that it needed stitches. He only cried when the dr was giving him the

> numbing med shots inside the cut, it tore my heart up. anyway, he's

> doing great!! Hasn't complained about pain at all!! Anyway enough of

> my story I hope you all are doing well.

> Love and Prayers,

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Dorie,

Thanks hon! He's almost back to normal now. He hasn't complained

about pain since it first happened. He's walking almost normal now.

Thanks again hon.

Love and Prayers,

> I don't think there is anything worse than seeing your child scared

and in

> pain, . Hope he gets better quickly! Penty of protein,

vitamin C,

> and zinc will help with healing. Dorie

> Update

>

>

> > Hello ladies!! I'm sorry that I haven't been around. It's been a

> > roller coaster around here . I saw a gyn yesterday, Dr. .

He

> > agreed to do a laprascopic surgery with removal of endometriosis

and

> > a hysteroscopy and remove the fibroid. He didn't run any tests,

but

> > he is going to get my medical records from the dr that diagnosed

the

> > fibroid.. I know it sounds crazy, but I'm SSOOOO happy that I'm

going

> > to get surgery to get the endo out and to know what's going on

inside

> > my body. Also, I don't have Ankloysing Spondilytis (msp), I went

to

> > my Rhuematologist on Monday and the tests came back normal! I'm so

> > happy about it .

> > My surgery is scheduled for the 19th of April at 6am. The dr

expects

> > it to last anywhere from 2-4 hours.. He said that the fibromyalgia

> > will more than likely flare up after surgery, so I won't only be

> > recovering from surgery, but dealing with all the muscle/joint

pain

> > that comes with fibromyalgia. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that

it

> > doesn't flare up too bad, but it's worth the risk just to know

what's

> > going on and to hopefully get some relief from the pain. He did

> > believe that the fibroid has been causing my bowel and bladder

> > pressure..

> > Anyway, I just wanted to let yall know what's been going on. I

got a

> > few more gray hairs yesterday. My son was riding on my stationary

> > exercise bike and cut his toe.. Long story short, it was almost

cut

> > down to the bone on his middle toe. The cut was along the bottom

part

> > where it bends, it was all along there and on the side between

that

> > toe and the toe next to the big one. He had to have several

> > stitches.. It also cut through a vein, that's why there was soo

much

> > blood. Anyway, the dr doesn't think that it cut any nerves, so

that's

> > a good thing. He was such a good kid!! He got scared when the dr

said

> > that it needed stitches. He only cried when the dr was giving him

the

> > numbing med shots inside the cut, it tore my heart up. anyway,

he's

> > doing great!! Hasn't complained about pain at all!! Anyway enough

of

> > my story I hope you all are doing well.

> > Love and Prayers,

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Dorie,

Thanks hon! He's almost back to normal now. He hasn't complained

about pain since it first happened. He's walking almost normal now.

Thanks again hon.

Love and Prayers,

> I don't think there is anything worse than seeing your child scared

and in

> pain, . Hope he gets better quickly! Penty of protein,

vitamin C,

> and zinc will help with healing. Dorie

> Update

>

>

> > Hello ladies!! I'm sorry that I haven't been around. It's been a

> > roller coaster around here . I saw a gyn yesterday, Dr. .

He

> > agreed to do a laprascopic surgery with removal of endometriosis

and

> > a hysteroscopy and remove the fibroid. He didn't run any tests,

but

> > he is going to get my medical records from the dr that diagnosed

the

> > fibroid.. I know it sounds crazy, but I'm SSOOOO happy that I'm

going

> > to get surgery to get the endo out and to know what's going on

inside

> > my body. Also, I don't have Ankloysing Spondilytis (msp), I went

to

> > my Rhuematologist on Monday and the tests came back normal! I'm so

> > happy about it .

> > My surgery is scheduled for the 19th of April at 6am. The dr

expects

> > it to last anywhere from 2-4 hours.. He said that the fibromyalgia

> > will more than likely flare up after surgery, so I won't only be

> > recovering from surgery, but dealing with all the muscle/joint

pain

> > that comes with fibromyalgia. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that

it

> > doesn't flare up too bad, but it's worth the risk just to know

what's

> > going on and to hopefully get some relief from the pain. He did

> > believe that the fibroid has been causing my bowel and bladder

> > pressure..

> > Anyway, I just wanted to let yall know what's been going on. I

got a

> > few more gray hairs yesterday. My son was riding on my stationary

> > exercise bike and cut his toe.. Long story short, it was almost

cut

> > down to the bone on his middle toe. The cut was along the bottom

part

> > where it bends, it was all along there and on the side between

that

> > toe and the toe next to the big one. He had to have several

> > stitches.. It also cut through a vein, that's why there was soo

much

> > blood. Anyway, the dr doesn't think that it cut any nerves, so

that's

> > a good thing. He was such a good kid!! He got scared when the dr

said

> > that it needed stitches. He only cried when the dr was giving him

the

> > numbing med shots inside the cut, it tore my heart up. anyway,

he's

> > doing great!! Hasn't complained about pain at all!! Anyway enough

of

> > my story I hope you all are doing well.

> > Love and Prayers,

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Dorie,

Thanks hon! He's almost back to normal now. He hasn't complained

about pain since it first happened. He's walking almost normal now.

Thanks again hon.

Love and Prayers,

> I don't think there is anything worse than seeing your child scared

and in

> pain, . Hope he gets better quickly! Penty of protein,

vitamin C,

> and zinc will help with healing. Dorie

> Update

>

>

> > Hello ladies!! I'm sorry that I haven't been around. It's been a

> > roller coaster around here . I saw a gyn yesterday, Dr. .

He

> > agreed to do a laprascopic surgery with removal of endometriosis

and

> > a hysteroscopy and remove the fibroid. He didn't run any tests,

but

> > he is going to get my medical records from the dr that diagnosed

the

> > fibroid.. I know it sounds crazy, but I'm SSOOOO happy that I'm

going

> > to get surgery to get the endo out and to know what's going on

inside

> > my body. Also, I don't have Ankloysing Spondilytis (msp), I went

to

> > my Rhuematologist on Monday and the tests came back normal! I'm so

> > happy about it .

> > My surgery is scheduled for the 19th of April at 6am. The dr

expects

> > it to last anywhere from 2-4 hours.. He said that the fibromyalgia

> > will more than likely flare up after surgery, so I won't only be

> > recovering from surgery, but dealing with all the muscle/joint

pain

> > that comes with fibromyalgia. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that

it

> > doesn't flare up too bad, but it's worth the risk just to know

what's

> > going on and to hopefully get some relief from the pain. He did

> > believe that the fibroid has been causing my bowel and bladder

> > pressure..

> > Anyway, I just wanted to let yall know what's been going on. I

got a

> > few more gray hairs yesterday. My son was riding on my stationary

> > exercise bike and cut his toe.. Long story short, it was almost

cut

> > down to the bone on his middle toe. The cut was along the bottom

part

> > where it bends, it was all along there and on the side between

that

> > toe and the toe next to the big one. He had to have several

> > stitches.. It also cut through a vein, that's why there was soo

much

> > blood. Anyway, the dr doesn't think that it cut any nerves, so

that's

> > a good thing. He was such a good kid!! He got scared when the dr

said

> > that it needed stitches. He only cried when the dr was giving him

the

> > numbing med shots inside the cut, it tore my heart up. anyway,

he's

> > doing great!! Hasn't complained about pain at all!! Anyway enough

of

> > my story I hope you all are doing well.

> > Love and Prayers,

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

GOOD LUCK TINA!!!!!! I hope it doesn't make anything worse either! I'll be thinking of ya on Monday!

Tonia

-- update

Just thought I'd send you a quick note as an update. Therapy has been going ok as far as my ankle is concerned BUT, the knee is keeping us from making real progress. I went to see my orthopedic doc today and he (we) decided surgery is needed on the left knee. I will be having it done next Monday at 1:00. It will be done as an arthroscope but he did say there is a good chance he may hve to make a larger incision. I hope not. I really don't even want to have it done but if it's going to fix the problem then it's worth it. I'm down to one crutch at times but monday will be back to two at least for a week. I know this will probably flare the RSD even more but....... I'm trying to look at this as "good news" and that this will help get me back on BOTH feet before summer. As cold as it is that could be awhile!!!!!! Tina

[Guest guest]

GOOD LUCK TINA!!!!!! I hope it doesn't make anything worse either! I'll be thinking of ya on Monday!

Tonia

-- update

Just thought I'd send you a quick note as an update. Therapy has been going ok as far as my ankle is concerned BUT, the knee is keeping us from making real progress. I went to see my orthopedic doc today and he (we) decided surgery is needed on the left knee. I will be having it done next Monday at 1:00. It will be done as an arthroscope but he did say there is a good chance he may hve to make a larger incision. I hope not. I really don't even want to have it done but if it's going to fix the problem then it's worth it. I'm down to one crutch at times but monday will be back to two at least for a week. I know this will probably flare the RSD even more but....... I'm trying to look at this as "good news" and that this will help get me back on BOTH feet before summer. As cold as it is that could be awhile!!!!!! Tina

[Guest guest]

sharon that is great news to here sweetie love you and thinking of you and praying for you and your sister

cherylSharon wrote:

Hi Everyone,Finally got the results of the D & C. And everything is ok.About time this family got some good news.

[Guest guest]

sharon that is great news to here sweetie love you and thinking of you and praying for you and your sister

cherylSharon wrote:

Hi Everyone,Finally got the results of the D & C. And everything is ok.About time this family got some good news.

[Guest guest]

sharon that is great news to here sweetie love you and thinking of you and praying for you and your sister

cherylSharon wrote:

Hi Everyone,Finally got the results of the D & C. And everything is ok.About time this family got some good news.

[Guest guest]

sharon that is great news to here sweetie love you and thinking of you and praying for you and your sister

cherylSharon wrote:

Hi Everyone,Finally got the results of the D & C. And everything is ok.About time this family got some good news.

[Guest guest]

sharon that is great news to here sweetie love you and thinking of you and praying for you and your sister

cherylSharon wrote:

Hi Everyone,Finally got the results of the D & C. And everything is ok.About time this family got some good news.

[Guest guest]

Well, Pepper, I'm glad that you got a partial reprieve on the possibility of having a heart attack at any minute! Hopefully the meds will work and you won't ever have to do the bypass surgery! However, so MANY people have them nowadays, it's almost a status symbol! HA!!

With the "corkscrew" arteries, it sounds like you may be in the same catagory with and his "mystery" skin problem! Y'all are just "weird"!!! Just joking!!

Keeping you in my prayers - - -

((((HUGS)))

Clara

No virus found in this outgoing message.

Checked by AVG Anti-Virus.

Version: 7.0.289 / Virus Database: 265.4.1 - Release Date: 11/19/2004

[Guest guest]

Well, Pepper, I'm glad that you got a partial reprieve on the possibility of having a heart attack at any minute! Hopefully the meds will work and you won't ever have to do the bypass surgery! However, so MANY people have them nowadays, it's almost a status symbol! HA!!

With the "corkscrew" arteries, it sounds like you may be in the same catagory with and his "mystery" skin problem! Y'all are just "weird"!!! Just joking!!

Keeping you in my prayers - - -

((((HUGS)))

Clara

No virus found in this outgoing message.

Checked by AVG Anti-Virus.

Version: 7.0.289 / Virus Database: 265.4.1 - Release Date: 11/19/2004

[Guest guest]

Pepper,

Sorry that you are having such medical problems. I will be praying for you and for your brother in Missouri. Hope that you will have a great Thanksgiving also, enjoy the family that you have here with you, and think of the great times that you have had in years past with your family in Missouri.

You take care of yourself, cause I want to see you at SRD in San Angelo next April Kiddo.

Luv ya,

Helon

LOSIN' MORE IN '04

update

Hello I just wanted to send a little update on what my tests revealed. It seems that the first test that showed I had blockages and I was a walking heat attack waiting to happen was false. When I went to the Herman Hospital to have the cath did they were unable to complete it because my arteries are know as "corkscrew" arteries. They are twisted and bent therefore giving a false reading with the other tests that was taken. So the cath was not performed and they had to do what is called an IVUS (intervienous ultra sound) and the results were that I do have a partially blocked artery. This artery is located behind a bigger artery that is like in a Y shape and can not be reached to insert a stint. The doctor said it was too risky to try and insert a stint there. He is putting me on meds to try and help me to not increase the blockage. If the meds do not work and the blockage becomes worse then they will have to go in and do a by-pass. He has also put me on nittro, but, I ahte that stuff because it causes me to have HORRIBLE headaches. So I am going to have to really watch my eating habits for sure now. It is not just a matter of losing weight I guess it is a matter of living longer now. That does not make it any easier for me though. I guess it will make me try harder now though. With the lupus and diabeties it is only goning to increase my chances of a heart attack also . Well I guess I will just have to make the best fo a bad situation here. Havbe a great holiday. Love Pepper

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Thank you helon. I too am looking forward to seeing you at SRD. Hopefully I will be abel to go. I am trying to get my husband to go so we can ride the bike there. I hear it is really pretty country side.

Thank you for the well wishes. I think our Thanksgiving will be great. My daughter is cooking dinner, of course I will be taking some dishes over there, but she will be doing the biggest part of the work this eyar for a change. Maybe by Christmas the scare of my heart attack will eb forgotten and I will be able to do dinner here at our house.

I will be leaving to go to Missouri the 29th as I had originally planned. the doctor told me today he did not see a problem with it as long as I took my medications and kept the nitro pills close at hand. I ahve his home number so the doctors can reach him if the need arise while I am in Missouri. Where my brother is taking his treatments there is an excellent heart care center there. So I will be in good hand if anything should happen.

I hope youa nd your have a Wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday also.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL OF YOU.

lOVE PEPPERHelon wrote:

Pepper,

Sorry that you are having such medical problems. I will be praying for you and for your brother in Missouri. Hope that you will have a great Thanksgiving also, enjoy the family that you have here with you, and think of the great times that you have had in years past with your family in Missouri.

You take care of yourself, cause I want to see you at SRD in San Angelo next April Kiddo.

Luv ya,

Helon

LOSIN' MORE IN '04

update

Hello I just wanted to send a little update on what my tests revealed. It seems that the first test that showed I had blockages and I was a walking heat attack waiting to happen was false. When I went to the Herman Hospital to have the cath did they were unable to complete it because my arteries are know as "corkscrew" arteries. They are twisted and bent therefore giving a false reading with the other tests that was taken. So the cath was not performed and they had to do what is called an IVUS (intervienous ultra sound) and the results were that I do have a partially blocked artery. This artery is located behind a bigger artery that is like in a Y shape and can not be reached to insert a stint. The doctor said it was too risky to try and insert a stint there. He is putting me on meds to try and help me to not increase the blockage. If the meds do not work and the blockage becomes worse then they will have to go in

and do a by-pass. He has also put me on nittro, but, I ahte that stuff because it causes me to have HORRIBLE headaches. So I am going to have to really watch my eating habits for sure now. It is not just a matter of losing weight I guess it is a matter of living longer now. That does not make it any easier for me though. I guess it will make me try harder now though. With the lupus and diabeties it is only goning to increase my chances of a heart attack also . Well I guess I will just have to make the best fo a bad situation here. Havbe a great holiday. Love Pepper

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Thank you helon. I too am looking forward to seeing you at SRD. Hopefully I will be abel to go. I am trying to get my husband to go so we can ride the bike there. I hear it is really pretty country side.

Thank you for the well wishes. I think our Thanksgiving will be great. My daughter is cooking dinner, of course I will be taking some dishes over there, but she will be doing the biggest part of the work this eyar for a change. Maybe by Christmas the scare of my heart attack will eb forgotten and I will be able to do dinner here at our house.

I will be leaving to go to Missouri the 29th as I had originally planned. the doctor told me today he did not see a problem with it as long as I took my medications and kept the nitro pills close at hand. I ahve his home number so the doctors can reach him if the need arise while I am in Missouri. Where my brother is taking his treatments there is an excellent heart care center there. So I will be in good hand if anything should happen.

I hope youa nd your have a Wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday also.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL OF YOU.

lOVE PEPPERHelon wrote:

Pepper,

Sorry that you are having such medical problems. I will be praying for you and for your brother in Missouri. Hope that you will have a great Thanksgiving also, enjoy the family that you have here with you, and think of the great times that you have had in years past with your family in Missouri.

You take care of yourself, cause I want to see you at SRD in San Angelo next April Kiddo.

Luv ya,

Helon

LOSIN' MORE IN '04

update

Hello I just wanted to send a little update on what my tests revealed. It seems that the first test that showed I had blockages and I was a walking heat attack waiting to happen was false. When I went to the Herman Hospital to have the cath did they were unable to complete it because my arteries are know as "corkscrew" arteries. They are twisted and bent therefore giving a false reading with the other tests that was taken. So the cath was not performed and they had to do what is called an IVUS (intervienous ultra sound) and the results were that I do have a partially blocked artery. This artery is located behind a bigger artery that is like in a Y shape and can not be reached to insert a stint. The doctor said it was too risky to try and insert a stint there. He is putting me on meds to try and help me to not increase the blockage. If the meds do not work and the blockage becomes worse then they will have to go in

and do a by-pass. He has also put me on nittro, but, I ahte that stuff because it causes me to have HORRIBLE headaches. So I am going to have to really watch my eating habits for sure now. It is not just a matter of losing weight I guess it is a matter of living longer now. That does not make it any easier for me though. I guess it will make me try harder now though. With the lupus and diabeties it is only goning to increase my chances of a heart attack also . Well I guess I will just have to make the best fo a bad situation here. Havbe a great holiday. Love Pepper

__________________________________________________