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  • mfc2006
    mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,491
    Best wishes & much love to John & Shawna....
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  • dimitrispearljam
    dimitrispearljam Posts: 139,725
    now ,please John..give us the good news... :)
    "...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
    "..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
    “..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
  • StillHere
    StillHere Posts: 7,795
    Much good luck to you John and Shawna today for the upcoming news
    Good vibes the best I can muster, headed out your way
    peace,
    jo

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    "How I choose to feel is how I am." ~ EV/MMc
    "Some people hear their own inner voices with great clearness and they live by what they hear. Such people become crazy, or they become legends." ~ One Stab ~
  • paysonites
    paysonites The Rim Country Posts: 1,150
    Goooood Afternoon, Well no bad news to relay here. We just got back from the Cardiologist. He said that the Tricuspid valve is not leaking and she has not had a fever on the antibiotics. Which is good news. He said we're not out of the woods yet but it appears her 3 1/2 inch growth in her heart is shrinking a little bit more. They're are two parts to this infection (vegetation) one in her fourth heart chamber. One on her tricuspid valve. The one on her valve may almost be gone. Not certain without doing a TEE test ( where they take a camera and look at the heart/echo-cardiogram.) So at this point we have to make more appointments and continue antibiotic treatments for another three weeks. It may be that Shawna has to stay on long term antibiotics for another month or two.She brought up to the doc about when she would be able to have new hardware put in her back he said it could be a few months down the road. Of course her heart has to be dealt with first. She is concerned due to the heightened pain levels :cry: . In any case we are thrilled to find out that for now surgery is not on the immediate horizon. We thank everybody for their support and please continue this prayer chain.You all are such a huge part of our rock (support). Woo hoo!!!!! :D:D
    John and Shawna
  • ACCBootlegGoddess
    ACCBootlegGoddess Posts: 4,318
    OMG Yay!! I'm soooo happy you guys finally got some good news!!!!
    Your wife totally deserves it. I hope you have nothing but good news from here on out!! Best of luck to you both!
    "Rock and roll is something that can't be quantified, sometimes it's not even something you hear, but FEEL!" - Bob Lefsetz
  • mysticweed
    mysticweed Posts: 3,710
    remember, john, to take care of yourself
    the caregiver can become exhausted from personal neglect
    peace and comfort, my friends
    comfort and peace
    gayle
    fuck 'em if they can't take a joke

    "what a long, strange trip it's been"
  • dimitrispearljam
    dimitrispearljam Posts: 139,725
    paysonites wrote:
    Goooood Afternoon, Well no bad news to relay here. We just got back from the Cardiologist. He said that the Tricuspid valve is not leaking and she has not had a fever on the antibiotics. Which is good news. He said we're not out of the woods yet but it appears her 3 1/2 inch growth in her heart is shrinking a little bit more. They're are two parts to this infection (vegetation) one in her fourth heart chamber. One on her tricuspid valve. The one on her valve may almost be gone. Not certain without doing a TEE test ( where they take a camera and look at the heart/echo-cardiogram.) So at this point we have to make more appointments and continue antibiotic treatments for another three weeks. It may be that Shawna has to stay on long term antibiotics for another month or two.She brought up to the doc about when she would be able to have new hardware put in her back he said it could be a few months down the road. Of course her heart has to be dealt with first. She is concerned due to the heightened pain levels :cry: . In any case we are thrilled to find out that for now surgery is not on the immediate horizon. We thank everybody for their support and please continue this prayer chain.You all are such a huge part of our rock (support). Woo hoo!!!!! :D:D
    one step at time!!!!!good news..stay stronge!!
    "...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
    "..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
    “..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
  • SxDx1982
    SxDx1982 Posts: 124
    That is such good news! :D Big hugs to both of you!!!
    I'm still out here waiting
    Watching reruns of my life
  • Suziemay
    Suziemay Posts: 11,168
    Yes, one step at a time John. For now, sounds like this is a step in the right direction, so happy for you both.

    xx
  • Paul Andrews
    Paul Andrews Posts: 2,489
    "It's not about how hard you hit. It's about how hard you can get hit. And keep moving forward.
    Keep moving forward." RB.

    Great news guys, it is obvious you guys can take the hit, and Shawna has already been throwing some back at this horrible illness and softening it up to deliver a knockout punch!

    Some 70s Aussie Cheese to help you celebrate your good news...

    http://www.youtube.com/embed/j5xRkOQotLI
    http://longroad.com.au
  • SD48277
    SD48277 Posts: 12,243
    I've been thinking about you both today, hoping you would get good news.
    ELITIST FUK
  • StillHere
    StillHere Posts: 7,795
    Wonderful news!
    So happy to hear it.
    peace,
    jo

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    "How I choose to feel is how I am." ~ EV/MMc
    "Some people hear their own inner voices with great clearness and they live by what they hear. Such people become crazy, or they become legends." ~ One Stab ~
  • paysonites
    paysonites The Rim Country Posts: 1,150
    GOOD NEWS !!!!!! Well we just got back into town yesterday from seeing the infectious disease doctor in Phoenix. She said the heart infection is gone. Yeaaaaaaaaaaah!!! Shawna has to continue the IV antibiotics for the next two-three weeks. We're hoping the medicine breaks down the 2 1/2-3 inch growth even more so her heart beat can become regular again. If not we'll cross that road when we get there. The best news is that open heart surgery is not part of the picture at this point. Once she gets clearance from the heart doctor she can finally get her back fixed so she can get out of this nasty pain. So thank you everybody for your continued support, thoughts and prayers we really appreciate it.
    John and Shawna
  • StillHere
    StillHere Posts: 7,795
    paysonites wrote:
    GOOD NEWS !!!!!! Well we just got back into town yesterday from seeing the infectious disease doctor in Phoenix. She said the heart infection is gone. Yeaaaaaaaaaaah!!! Shawna has to continue the IV antibiotics for the next two-three weeks. We're hoping the medicine breaks down the 2 1/2-3 inch growth even more so her heart beat can become regular again. If not we'll cross that road when we get there. The best news is that open heart surgery is not part of the picture at this point. Once she gets clearance from the heart doctor she can finally get her back fixed so she can get out of this nasty pain. So thank you everybody for your continued support, thoughts and prayers we really appreciate it.

    AWESOME news!
    so glad to hear it
    and i know i don't need to say this john, but i feel like i should anyway so here goes
    (its the nurse in me..or the mom..take your pick)
    please make sure that shawna continues to take her antibiotics on time every time until they are gone and she is in the clear once and for all....i know it doesn't need to be said...but can't help myself
    i'm overjoyed for the both of you!
    peace,
    jo

    http://www.Etsy.com/Shop/SimpleEarthCreations
    "How I choose to feel is how I am." ~ EV/MMc
    "Some people hear their own inner voices with great clearness and they live by what they hear. Such people become crazy, or they become legends." ~ One Stab ~
  • pjtaper
    pjtaper Posts: 3,020
    Started reading the first page, figured I'd skip to the end... I'm not going to read anything, just going to say I'm THRILLED this has a happy ending :D

    Good vibes to you and the family, great music heals all :)
  • paysonites
    paysonites The Rim Country Posts: 1,150
    StillHere wrote:
    paysonites wrote:
    GOOD NEWS !!!!!! Well we just got back into town yesterday from seeing the infectious disease doctor in Phoenix. She said the heart infection is gone. Yeaaaaaaaaaaah!!! Shawna has to continue the IV antibiotics for the next two-three weeks. We're hoping the medicine breaks down the 2 1/2-3 inch growth even more so her heart beat can become regular again. If not we'll cross that road when we get there. The best news is that open heart surgery is not part of the picture at this point. Once she gets clearance from the heart doctor she can finally get her back fixed so she can get out of this nasty pain. So thank you everybody for your continued support, thoughts and prayers we really appreciate it.

    AWESOME news!
    so glad to hear it
    and i know i don't need to say this john, but i feel like i should anyway so here goes
    (its the nurse in me..or the mom..take your pick)
    please make sure that shawna continues to take her antibiotics on time every time until they are gone and she is in the clear once and for all....i know it doesn't need to be said...but can't help myself
    i'm overjoyed for the both of you!

    Thank you so much. That is really the best advice I could get right now.It's been accomplished but very tricky at times. With having to give her 50 milligrams of benadryl an hour before her IV medication and then an hour and a half later after that taking her off of the meds and then cleaning the unit. There is a lot to it especially since it is three times a day. It is a challenge keeping the times precise. Wow!! a nurse I knew there was something extra special about you. Thank you for what you do for people. Including all of your support through this.I took a medical 101 course a long time ago. Sometimes regret not continuing but at the same time that kindness and compassion follows you in whatever you do. :D
    John and Shawna
  • paysonites
    paysonites The Rim Country Posts: 1,150
    pjtaper wrote:
    Started reading the first page, figured I'd skip to the end... I'm not going to read anything, just going to say I'm THRILLED this has a happy ending :D

    Good vibes to you and the family, great music heals all :)

    Those who can find positivity through music can find its healing affects. John 2:5:12
    Just kidding that's my name and the date. :lol: Thank you for your kindness.
    John and Shawna
  • StillHere
    StillHere Posts: 7,795
    paysonites wrote:
    StillHere wrote:
    paysonites wrote:
    GOOD NEWS !!!!!! Well we just got back into town yesterday from seeing the infectious disease doctor in Phoenix. She said the heart infection is gone. Yeaaaaaaaaaaah!!! Shawna has to continue the IV antibiotics for the next two-three weeks. We're hoping the medicine breaks down the 2 1/2-3 inch growth even more so her heart beat can become regular again. If not we'll cross that road when we get there. The best news is that open heart surgery is not part of the picture at this point. Once she gets clearance from the heart doctor she can finally get her back fixed so she can get out of this nasty pain. So thank you everybody for your continued support, thoughts and prayers we really appreciate it.

    AWESOME news!
    so glad to hear it
    and i know i don't need to say this john, but i feel like i should anyway so here goes
    (its the nurse in me..or the mom..take your pick)
    please make sure that shawna continues to take her antibiotics on time every time until they are gone and she is in the clear once and for all....i know it doesn't need to be said...but can't help myself
    i'm overjoyed for the both of you!

    Thank you so much. That is really the best advice I could get right now.It's been accomplished but very tricky at times. With having to give her 50 milligrams of benadryl an hour before her IV medication and then an hour and a half later after that taking her off of the meds and then cleaning the unit. There is a lot to it especially since it is three times a day. It is a challenge keeping the times precise. Wow!! a nurse I knew there was something extra special about you. Thank you for what you do for people. Including all of your support through this.I took a medical 101 course a long time ago. Sometimes regret not continuing but at the same time that kindness and compassion follows you in whatever you do. :D

    a friend of ed's once gave the greatest advice
    Be Sound
    its all you can do :)
    and enjoy another day
    peace,
    jo

    http://www.Etsy.com/Shop/SimpleEarthCreations
    "How I choose to feel is how I am." ~ EV/MMc
    "Some people hear their own inner voices with great clearness and they live by what they hear. Such people become crazy, or they become legends." ~ One Stab ~
  • Chief Broom
    Chief Broom Posts: 2,036
    :D Thrilled to hear things are moving in the right direction!
    It's always great to read a positive update! Stay strong!
    MLMF Det
  • paysonites
    paysonites The Rim Country Posts: 1,150
    a friend of ed's once gave the greatest advice
    Be Sound
    its all you can do :)
    and enjoy another day[/quote]

    That is great advice. I have always believed that you should live each day like it's your last
    It sure gives you something to look forward to "The next day" :D
    John and Shawna

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