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LVAD will be going ahead (Peter)

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misdee · 02/07/2005 18:11

been to see dh. they have put him on the new strong drugs (dobutamine)) but th3ey are going to keep him on it till the op. they have given him sheets on the device (javik 2000) and iwill be trained on how to de3alwith it if things go wrong. havent actually spoken to the docs myself but will do at some point in the week. feel very overwhealmed right now, its like i'm watching someone elses lives unfold not mine and dh's.

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misdee · 04/07/2005 21:51

the postcard on john fishers site sums it all up.

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misdee · 04/07/2005 21:51

you have to scroll down a bit.

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sallystrawberry · 04/07/2005 21:54

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QueenOfQuotes · 04/07/2005 21:55

I just read his 'story' on that website - made me cry - but in a nice way.

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misdee · 04/07/2005 21:56

he is amazing. dh was meant to meet him a few months back at a talk he was giving, but was taken into hospital a few days before. i hope he egts a chance to meet him soon.

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FlounceyFlossam · 04/07/2005 21:56

Misdee, it was me offering to answer any questions earlier, sorry if I confused you and for swearing, just hope my friend isn't what she says she is now!

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sparklymieow · 04/07/2005 22:00

Just read the site and read the page on his Donor and the donor's mum had put a piece up, that made me well up

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misdee · 04/07/2005 22:00

lol!!!

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misdee · 04/07/2005 22:08

mieow you big softy.

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hub2dee · 04/07/2005 22:13

Pretty powerful text from John and Lesley on that website, misdee...

Blimey.

Got to get some sleep in - gonna need it everyone says.



Night misdee.

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whymummy · 04/07/2005 22:23

lots and lots of good luck misdee,i din't realised the flu caused peter's problems,hope everything goes well for you all
xx

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sparklymieow · 04/07/2005 23:05

AM not a softy, just it was sad

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jayzmummy · 04/07/2005 23:23

Misdee sending hugs and good wishes for wednesday.

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misdee · 05/07/2005 09:47

eventfuk night. 2 drips worked their way out of his arms. says his arm is quite sore.

and he is still gaining weight. fluid buildup is massive! gained 2kg yesterday. overall he has gained almost 10kg.

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jessicaandbumpsmummy · 05/07/2005 09:49

awww hun, is all still on for tomorrow?!

Hoep you are staying strong.....

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potty1 · 05/07/2005 09:53

That's a lot of fluid misdee - he must be pretty uncomfortable. It definitely sounds like the LVAD is the right way to go now.

Don't worry too much about ICU - it can be a bit of a shock at first but they'll explain what all the equipment is doing and he really will be in the best of hands.

Won't be here much tomorrow but will be thinking about you all.

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misdee · 05/07/2005 09:55

he cantg 4eat properly becuase of the fluid. most opf it is around his lever, which is very enlarged. am hoping there wont be permanent damage to his liver and kidneys.

still on for tomorrow as far as we know.

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Hulababy · 05/07/2005 09:58

Good luck misdee; thinking of you all.

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Weatherwax · 05/07/2005 10:14

Hugs to you and Peter, you are holding it together so well. I hope that this op makes things a lot better

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noddyholder · 05/07/2005 15:09

Misdee I am really hoping that this goes ahead tomorrow I was unable to talk to the girl I know who had one as she has gone skiing!!!!I hope this gives you hope she also had DCM and an LVAD I have everything crossed for you your dp and your lovely girls xxxx

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LIZS · 06/07/2005 09:13

Wishing you, Peter and the girls all the best for today .

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yoyo · 06/07/2005 09:33

Wishing Peter well for today Misdee. Thinking of you all.

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SaintGeorge · 06/07/2005 09:40

Thinking of you all today Misdee.

I hope you don't mind but I have posted a request for healing thoughts on a spiritual board I visit and I have lit a candle for Peter.

Love and light
StG xx

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