Originally Posted By iamsally My computer has been wonky for a couple of weeks so I have not been on much. What a jolt to see this. We are very happy that things have gone so well and are keeping you all in our thoughts. Please give her our best. Ruthie and Rod
Originally Posted By lesmisfan glad to hear she is doing much better! Ill keep sending postive thoughts your way!
Originally Posted By WDWdreamin Wow! How horrible! How scary! But I'm so glad that things are better than even before now. My thoughts and prayers are with her and your family.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Doug, I have been thinking positive thoughts for you guys and continue to do so. all our love and healing hugs. Please remember to take care of yourself.
Originally Posted By nevadarebel sending you lots of positive thoughts!! So glad to hear she is doing better!
Originally Posted By LuLu Love and hugs sent your way, Doug, Jamie and kids. Been praying for you and glad to hear things are looking up. Take care!
Originally Posted By DlandDug Wish I could say all was peaches and cream. Or pixie dust. Or whatever. But we're livin' real life here. An update: Jamie had a slightly rough time of it last weekend, and started having difficulty breathing on Sunday. Finally, after midnight, we headed back to the ER. She was not in any danger-- just really uncomfortable. Two days later they did a paracentesis-- drained a lot of fluid off her abdomen. Checked it out-- found nothin', got ready to send us home again. An oncologist took an interest in her case, and yesterday did a laparoscopy (sent little cameras into her tummy through three small incisions). Best news of the day: there is no trace of cancer in whatever is causing the "discomfort." So here we sit-- wondering what is going on, but secure that it isn't her heart, it isn't internal bleeding, and it isn't cancer. But what is it? And... they are talking about sending us home today.
Originally Posted By iamsally Gosh Doug, I am so sorry. Thank you for the update. I was concerned about cancer as the symptoms sounded like my father's and my friend's. So that is a relief. I do hope the doctors find out what it is and are able to treat it soon. Give Jamie our love and will keep your family in our best thoughts.
Originally Posted By WestWind Hoping all is good and soon ... Sending Jamie, you, and your family good thoughts ...
Originally Posted By Scutr Jeez, Doug, sorry to hear about this. I hope things improve for you both. Unfortunately there's always plenty of drama and trauma to go around. I'll think happy thoughts for ya.
Originally Posted By beamerdog Sending love to the two of you. Doug, did you check out drug interactions? A few years ago I had a bad reaction to the liquid dye I had to drink for a test and a drug I take for neuropathy. I couldn't breathe and started hallucinating and finally went unconscious. I was in a coma for 4 days. Turns out it's a common reaction -gak. I'm not saying that Jamie is on this particular drug, but it's amazing how common things just don't mix. {{{Jamie}}}
Originally Posted By DlandDug >>Doug, did you check out drug interactions?<< Hmm. It's worth looking at.
Originally Posted By Mr X I sincerely hope that things improve for you guys ASAP! I can't imagine the amount of stress you guys are going through, without a diagnosis to provide a path forward! Perhaps this is a really stupid thing to suggest, but it is POSSIBLE that some of these symptoms might be psychosomatic? I mean, stress related due to the recent heart attack and related events. The body can react in strange ways when the brain starts to freak out. Most likely I'm wrong (I'm NOT a doctor, obviously!), but I would look into every angle if I were you, including possible psychiatric complications (those are as real as physical symptoms sometimes, and I'm NOT by any means dismissing the physical side of things the docs seem unable to diagnose...just sort of trying to think about the condition from all possible angles). I wish VERY much for her quick return to good health! And I wish the best for you both!
Originally Posted By disney pete My fingers are crossed here and sending recovery wishes for a speedy recovery for Jamie. (((jamie and doug)))
