Psalm 118:17

I will not die, but live, and will proclaim what the Lord has done.



Thursday, July 8, 2010

I was able to breathe easier last night with the oxygen on, but still was very restless anticipating today. Fortunately, today went well. It was not near as painful as the first time. They gave me some IV sedation and numbed my lung more. The pain is when my lung starts to re-inflate as the fluid comes out. He didn't take the fluid out so quickly this time and would stop it all together when I started coughing so much and couldn't catch my breath. I never realized how I took advantage of every breath I took with ease before all of this. Not being able to breathe is such a horrible feeling. You can gasp all you want and it doesn't help you get a better breath. It's a scary feeling. Just glad today is over and I still have no side effects from the chemo. I am considering having a permanent drain placed in my lung so that I can drain it myself as needed. Dr. Faro, a surgeon at my hospital, said my lung is inflamed and with inflammation there is fluid. He said draining it more often and a little at a time will help the lung heal the inflammation and eventually stop producing fluid. I will have to see how fast this lung fills up again or if it does and then make my decision. Going to the hospital once a week to have it drained is just too much.
Please continue to pray without ceasing. I still believe my God will heal me!

5 comments:

  1. So glad that the lung drainage went better. We do take so many things about our health for granted until faced with illness. Thank you for the reminder. I am continuing to pray for a miraculous and complete healing. I believe that God is able! I love you my dear friend.

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  2. I can't tell you what good news it was to hear that this time was not as bad. I prayed like crazy yesterday as I know MANY others did as well. God does hear our prayers!! The drain sounds like a good idea to avoid another procedure. I will be praying for your discernment on this. My Bible Study Group, choir and congregation are all praying fervently for you. We believe that God CAN produce a miracle!! Love you soooo much!!

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  3. We are believing that with you. Thinking about you today. Praying always. Love you.

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  4. Just had you on my mind this AM. Praying. Love you..

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  5. Praying that you are feeling better. I had you on my mind and just wanted you to know I'm keeping you close to my heart and praying for you, Kelly and your wonderful family. Keep the faith. Love, Dot

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