Prayer requests - a trio (update 1/3/16)

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Tue Dec 15, 2015 11:13 pm

No prayer-shaming here.

I have a trio of them. Please be patient with me.

My Mom went to the ER Sunday night. Chest pain and inability to catch her breath. They admitted her and fortunately ruled out heart issues, but her breathing and now inability to swallow has them running all kinds of tests. The breathing issue is a result of 40 years of smoking; she is on oxygen 100% of the time and has COPD. We'd hoping to get her home tomorrow.

Sunday I also found out my cousin has breast cancer. She just turned 50. It has gone into her lymph nodes. Not good.

Lastly, and I do mean lastly, I have been having problems seeing. I went 50 years without anything, then went directly to bifocals. They lasted a year and over the last 6 months they weren't working well, so I figured my prescription had already changed. Then 2 months ago I starting having big problems with my left eye. I can barely see out of it now. Turns out, at 51, I have cataracts - in both eyes. I'm going to have surgery next month to remove the cataracts and replace the lenses with artificial ones. I know this is basic surgery, but the idea of getting a needle in my eye, then having my eyes cut, just wigs me out.

Anyway, I have personally felt the power of prayer from you all here in the past, and would appreciate you dropping a bit of knee-mail for my family and me if you don't mind.

Thanks!

crs · Post by **crs** » Tue Dec 15, 2015 11:40 pm

YK,
My wife and I have both had cataract surgery and love the results! I only wear glasses for driving and for hunting as they sharpen my focus at distances.
There was no pain involved because the eye is numbed with drops first.

Retina surgery is a bit more stressful and recovery a bit more guarded. However, when your retina detaches and you have large floaters in your eye, it motivates to get to the best retina surgeon you can as quickly as possible.

Blaine · Post by **Blaine** » Tue Dec 15, 2015 11:44 pm

Prayers for your Mom, and Cousin......

Your eyes? I've got the onset of cataracts, and I wish I could have them done tomorrow. With this new procedure, you'll have perfect eyesight, both near, and far after they are done.

AJMD429 · Post by **AJMD429** » Tue Dec 15, 2015 11:45 pm

Done. You'll do fine.

As for your cousin, there are some oncologists doing integrative care of advanced breast cancer; they do all the high-tech receptor/chemo stuff, but also emphasize nutrition, supplements, meditation, and other things that focus the immune system into a tough fighting force.

Griff · Post by **Griff** » Tue Dec 15, 2015 11:51 pm

Done.

gamekeeper · Post by **gamekeeper** » Wed Dec 16, 2015 2:14 am

Prayers on their way.

.45colt · Post by **.45colt** » Wed Dec 16, 2015 5:16 am

Done.

Tycer · Post by **Tycer** » Wed Dec 16, 2015 6:55 am

Done.

TedH · Post by **TedH** » Wed Dec 16, 2015 8:57 am

You'll do fine with the eye surgery. My boss just had both eyes done, and he was back to work the next day.
Prayers up for all.

Pete44ru · Post by **Pete44ru** » Wed Dec 16, 2015 9:25 am

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As one leg of my medical quinella (heart attack, thyroid cancer, diabetes, etc), I had new/ implant lenses done for both eyes (one at a time, 2 weeks apart) about 3-1/2 years ago, and can tell you that there was zero pain involved, and although conscious during the operation/procedure, nothing can be seen because the work is so close to the eye that it's out of focus.

It wasn't until the 2nd eye was done, that I was amazed at just how "white", "yellow", & "blue" (etc) those colors (among others) became.

(What I thought was an off-white/light-cream colored nearby home, turned out to be white)

The icing on the cake was that. after the procedures were finished, I no longer need glasses, except for very small and/or dimly-lit print.

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Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Wed Dec 16, 2015 9:42 am

Thanks fellas.

I'm not worried about any pain. Pain I can handle. Anything touching my eyes I've never been able to handle. They just better strap me in!

mikld · Post by **mikld** » Wed Dec 16, 2015 11:38 am

Praying for your Mother and cousin. I know, firsthand, God directs physicians and uses them for our good. Don't be concerned about cataracts. Today it's easier than having your tonsils out! But, praying for peace anyway...

"Spreading into Lymph nodes" ain't all that bad, I had throat cancer and had to have 50 lymph node removed (I didn't know I had that many). My ENT feller said that's what they are for, absorbing bad stuff. (but any physicians here will prolly correct me

)

Booger Bill · Post by **Booger Bill** » Wed Dec 16, 2015 12:13 pm

About 20 minuets ago we got a E-mail that they pulled the plug on my wife's brother. She has been hysterical.

1894 · Post by **1894** » Wed Dec 16, 2015 1:11 pm

Prayers sent for all.

Bill in Oregon · Post by **Bill in Oregon** » Wed Dec 16, 2015 3:17 pm

You have a full plate, and just before Christmas friend.
Prayers up.

M. M. Wright · Post by **M. M. Wright** » Wed Dec 16, 2015 4:18 pm

Prayers up!

EdinCT · Post by **EdinCT** » Wed Dec 16, 2015 4:33 pm

Prayers said.

jeepnik · Post by **jeepnik** » Wed Dec 16, 2015 5:04 pm

Prayers up.

octagon · Post by **octagon** » Wed Dec 16, 2015 6:57 pm

Prayers for you and yours Kid

Dan 444 · Post by **Dan 444** » Wed Dec 16, 2015 8:07 pm

Prayers up!

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Wed Dec 16, 2015 9:40 pm

Booger Bill wrote:About 20 minuets ago we got a E-mail that they pulled the plug on my wife's brother. She has been hysterical.

I'm sorry to hear that. Prayers up.

plowboy 45 · Post by **plowboy 45** » Wed Dec 16, 2015 9:44 pm

Will do for all

PLOWBOY

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Wed Dec 16, 2015 9:46 pm

Update: we got my Mom home from the hospital today. She is still having trouble breathing but they stretched her esophagus and she can swallow again. She's resting at home now. Thank you for the prayers!

Post by **Chuck 100 yd** » Wed Dec 16, 2015 9:47 pm

Yes friend,prayers sent for all concerns.

Rusty · Post by **Rusty** » Wed Dec 16, 2015 9:48 pm

Prayers up Jay.

Old No7 · Post by **Old No7** » Fri Dec 18, 2015 10:46 pm

Oh my...

Prayers up for all of you Jay!!! Be strong, and we'll be strong with you!!!

Old No7

Dave B · Post by **Dave B** » Mon Dec 21, 2015 1:03 am

Prayers sent.

Dave B.

rjohns94 · Post by **rjohns94** » Mon Dec 21, 2015 3:09 pm

Prayers up for Jay and bill and the subject of their concerns.

C. Cash · Post by **C. Cash** » Tue Dec 22, 2015 6:09 am

Prayer going up for all.

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Sun Jan 03, 2016 8:37 pm

Update:

My Mom has been home from the hospital for a couple weeks and is on the mend. No heart issues, she's eating again, and enjoyed the holidays. She's never going to run a marathon, but she's back to where she was before going into the emergency room earlier in December.

My cousin has started treatment for her cancer. We are hopeful. Continued prayers are appreciated.

During the holidays another of my cousins had to have hernia surgery, which went well. My brother also did a stint in the emergency room for his back, which is almost as bad as mine.

I was actually on vacation the last 2 weeks plus. Didn't seem like it though. I spent all of it working on legally dissolving a family LLC and on Y2K's Eagle Ceremony which is next Saturday. I hate to say it, but between all of this and the holidays I wasn't able to make it here often.

So, Happy New Year all. Happy belated birthday to all those I missed.

My first cataract surgery is tomorrow. I know this is a "common " surgery, but it still has me worried. I'd rather have back surgery again then have my eye cut open.

Anyway, I'll let you all know how it went later this week - hopefully!

Old No7 · Post by **Old No7** » Sun Jan 03, 2016 9:06 pm

Prayer up for your surgery, your Mom and cousin, and sending well wishes for Y2K too.

You've had quite the 2 weeks Jay -- hope all gets better in 2016!

Old No7

Blaine · Post by **Blaine** » Sun Jan 03, 2016 9:08 pm

Here's praying for everybody.....

RKrodle · Post by **RKrodle** » Sun Jan 03, 2016 9:21 pm

Prayers for all!

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Mon Jan 04, 2016 7:53 pm

Thanks guys. The surgery went well. All I remember is them strapping me down, and saying "we're giving you something to help you relax". Boy did they. Next thing I know, they are saying "we're taking you to post-op". I'm at home resting with a big clear eye shield on. If this continues to go well I'll have my right eye done Friday. Thanks for the prayers - they worked!

Blaine · Post by **Blaine** » Mon Jan 04, 2016 7:55 pm

Ysabel Kid wrote:Thanks guys. The surgery went well. All I remember is them strapping me down, and saying "we're giving you something to help you relax". Boy did they. Next thing I know, they are saying "we're taking you to post-op". I'm at home resting with a big clear eye shield on. If this continues to go well I'll have my right eye done Friday. Thanks for the prayers - they worked!

I had no doubts whatsoever.....

TedH · Post by **TedH** » Mon Jan 04, 2016 8:36 pm

plowboy 45 · Post by **plowboy 45** » Mon Jan 04, 2016 9:18 pm

Glad to hear all y'all are doin good

PLOWBOY

Old No7 · Post by **Old No7** » Tue Jan 05, 2016 9:28 pm

Good luck Jay!!!!

( And it's a good thing you're the Ysabel Kid -- and not known as "Deadeye"...

)

Laughter... The best medicine!

Old No7

RIHMFIRE · Post by **RIHMFIRE** » Tue Jan 05, 2016 11:27 pm

Prayers sent for all......

My boss just had his cats removed and he said the change in his eyesight is amazing....

.45colt · Post by **.45colt** » Wed Jan 06, 2016 12:19 am

I had My first cataract surgery Dec 1, and they are doing My other eye tomorrow morning. I feel like a Kid at Christmas.

.

gamekeeper · Post by **gamekeeper** » Wed Jan 06, 2016 2:50 am

Prayers continue and congratulations to YK2.....

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Wed Jan 06, 2016 8:50 pm

Old No7 wrote:Good luck Jay!!!!

( And it's a good thing you're the Ysabel Kid -- and not known as "Deadeye"... )

Laughter... The best medicine!

Old No7

It is indeed!