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not good news.

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misdee · 30/06/2005 15:48

just been to see dh. his liver is massivly enlarged, its putting pressure on other organs and causing probs. they are going to start him on a new drug tonight/tomorrow to see if that helps because atm the dirutics arent working. he has gained 7kg in fluid weight in the last few days. if the new drugdopesnt work then he will have a LVAD fitted. surgeon was dispapointed that he is still waiting for transplant.

feeling pretty low as you can imagine

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bundle · 30/06/2005 16:27

i'll keep everything crossed for you, x

Fio2 · 30/06/2005 16:28

hang in there love xx

suedonim · 30/06/2005 16:33

I'm so sorry to hear of this latest setback, Misdee. Am keeping fingers XXXXX-ed for you.

tortoiseshell · 30/06/2005 16:36

Sorry to hear this misdee - hope he gets a heart soon - fingers crossed for you

jayzmummy · 30/06/2005 16:40

Thinking of you.xxxxxx

happymerryberries · 30/06/2005 16:41

I'm so sorry to read this. Take great care of yourself , and sending you every best wish possible

pinkmama · 30/06/2005 16:42

I have everything crossed for you and peter. How much more can you take? Really feel for you

Marina · 30/06/2005 16:45

Oh misdee, I am so sorry. Also keeping my fingers crossed for you all XXX

Aero · 30/06/2005 16:48

So sorry to hear that Misdee - try to stay strong - you're coping brilliantly and are a real rock for your family.

lucy5 · 30/06/2005 16:49

Thinking of you and yours.

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misdee · 30/06/2005 18:43

cant go see him for the next few days, both the elder girls are starting with colds.

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misdee · 01/07/2005 08:48

dd1 is vwery ill now have been up all night with her copughing. its making her wheezey.

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jessicaandbumpsmummy · 01/07/2005 08:50

oh hun.... give hte girls hugs from me. Anyway someone could sit with the girls while you visited peter?!

how is he todaY?

macwoozy · 01/07/2005 09:28

So sorry to hear this

Miaou · 01/07/2005 09:33

Just seen this misdee. Very for you all. Lets hope he improves over the w/e and can then avoid the LVAD.

Hausfrau · 01/07/2005 09:51

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Janh · 01/07/2005 09:58

Oh, misdee, I missed this yesterday - I am so sorry to hear this, hoping desperately that the new drug will work and that he will be well enough for a transplant soon. XXX

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misdee · 01/07/2005 10:07

lvad IS BECOMING A REALITY NOW. 3month stay in hospital afterwards. i cant do this. i need to be there, close by, i cant be dealing with 60mile round trips everyday.

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yoyo · 01/07/2005 10:09

So sorry to hear this Misdee. It is such a lot for you to have to cope with. I hope the new drug works for Peter.
How is your DD now?

Janh · 01/07/2005 10:14

Could the hospital help you find somewhere to live that's nearer if it comes to that?

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