A series of surgeries upcoming for me

MissTynker2 · Post by **MissTynker2** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 1:09 pm

ghettoside wrote:Misty,

For whatever it's worth, I have been been praying for God to give you patience, along w/ a few other things. Hang in there.

Thanks Jeff! I am sure I would enjoy that park much much more! Hey! Its ok! Give the Big Guy a break...He has been undoubtedly very busy of late...and that just might be the lesson! Patience, child...I will answer in MY time.

Jamie_R · Post by **Jamie_R** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 4:25 pm

hey Misty ... sorry I haven't been on much ... I've been way too busy for my taste

how are you doing?

MissTynker2 · Post by **MissTynker2** » Tue Sep 19, 2006 10:01 am

[quote="Jamie_R"]hey Misty ... sorry I haven't been on much ... I've been way too busy for my taste ]

Hi Jamie Thanks for the check in

Still hanging in there...well, mostly anyhow! Awaiting the Dr.s appt. now to set up the surgeries on the legs, that is supposed to happen this week sometime. Then we go from there. I will be eternally grateful when SOMETHING finally gets accomplished besides bungles!! You sound well...and busy. I am pleased for you. Have a great day, and don't stay gone so long! I see Round Eye has returned as well....what a sweet treat that is too!

Jamie_R · Post by **Jamie_R** » Tue Sep 19, 2006 12:10 pm

well it sounds like your spirit is as good as ever!

that's the most important thing ...

you hang in there - you're still in my prayers.

MissTynker2 · Post by **MissTynker2** » Wed Sep 20, 2006 5:33 pm

Small update here guys. The consultation and set up for surgery, has now been postponed until next week, sometime....exact day as yet, unknown. It seems as if this is and has gone on forever, for one reason or another. I have learned through all of this delay however, that when I get soooo impatient, the Powers that be, generally reveal to me why...and things are better because of it, and actually turn towards my benefit. From there...whatever day....surgery will be set up...then a short..(I hope!) wait for approval from the insurance...the last one actually came within 3 to 4 days...then on to the hospital.

Thanks for hanging in with me! I had no clue this would be such a long drawn out process. Lets hope VERY soon....I can smile and say "unsticky" me!!
Smiles to ya!

Croc · Post by **Croc** » Wed Sep 20, 2006 6:15 pm

MissTynker2 wrote:
Thanks for hanging in with me! I had no clue this would be such a long drawn out process. Lets hope VERY soon....I can smile and say "unsticky" me!!
Smiles to ya!

Here's hopin Tynk.

MissTynker2 · Post by **MissTynker2** » Wed Sep 27, 2006 8:17 am

Latest update

Well, signed my life away for the hospital yesterday, and the vampires struck again, hopefully for the last time. The delay has been such, that they wanted FRESH blood work. Told 'em I ain't got much left...they better make it count! lol!

The first surgery is scheduled for October 2d, IF I can get rid of this cold by then, if not, they will postpone it once again until I do. They just can't take the risk with all the "stuffens" that is going on, and at least this one I can understand and appreciate!

I will keep ya informed

Kip Patterson · Post by **Kip Patterson** » Wed Sep 27, 2006 9:11 am

Well, a target is a target. Sounds good!

Kip

Lefty · Post by **Lefty** » Wed Sep 27, 2006 10:36 am

Good luck and God's speed.

MissTynker2 · Post by **MissTynker2** » Wed Sep 27, 2006 8:16 pm

WOWZA! When things change, they change rapidly!! My blood work showed clear enough to go on the first surgery! I am to be at the hospital at 7:30 a.m. tomorrow morning!!! Yahoo!!! Things are gonna happen!

Not sure of the time l will be there, but if I can't get back to you for a bit ...Forgetful will have my info for you , and be in constant touch with the family.

Thank you guys ever ever so much...there are just no words suitable that I can say for your loving support through this mess.

Smiles to ya and Hugzzzz!! Do NOT get used to me being gone!!

Debbie · Post by **Debbie** » Wed Sep 27, 2006 9:01 pm

Hang in there girl! The sooner you get this done the better. You'll be here posting in no time!!

ghettoside · Post by **ghettoside** » Thu Sep 28, 2006 9:17 am

Good Luck and best wishes for a speedy recovery Misty. You're in my thoughts and prayers.

Forgetful · Post by **Forgetful** » Thu Sep 28, 2006 6:40 pm

Just an update from Tink's daughter-in-law saying today's operation went well and she should be up and about Friday.

ghettoside · Post by **ghettoside** » Thu Sep 28, 2006 7:21 pm

Forgetful wrote:Just an update from Tink's daughter-in-law saying today's operation went well and she should be up and about Friday.

Whew!!! That's a relief.

ghettoside · Post by **ghettoside** » Fri Sep 29, 2006 3:47 am

Sarahnn · Post by **Sarahnn** » Fri Sep 29, 2006 3:53 am

Hurry back, luvey.....we are all pulling for ya!!!

MissTynker2 · Post by **MissTynker2** » Fri Sep 29, 2006 12:30 pm

Hiya Guys and Gals!

We have a partial success! It appears my legs will not be bionic after all, although he certainly tried to make them so. The blockage in the upper part of my groin, between the pelvic and the backbone is so severe that he could not get by them at all to implant the stents, then just to see if they were paying attention I suppose....I went into a bit of shock, oxegyn level dropped to 83, and temperature to 86..and the scramble was on! It appears I am still a "project"!

New plan = after a rest up period from about 4 days to 2 weeks, I will go back in for a bypass surgery for both legs...the GOOD news is, that under those blockages the arteries are as clear as glass. The heart arteries appear to be clear as glass as well. So that is the next procedure. I don't wanna ask whats next!!

I would assume they will be looking at the problem with the apex in the heart, though I believe there is not much to be done there, and is not life threatening. Sooooo..yet another one or two specialists yet to be called in. I am so scattered now, be nice!!, file wise, that they never will catch up with me!

I did have a great looking male nurse! Woo Hoo! I asked them if they were trying to polish me off with a heart attack!! Rest and heal up now for a few days is the order of the day, then a new appointment with a specialized cardio vascular surgeon for a new set up on the legs. It took some out of me for sure, but there were mixed blessings and have been throughout...Once they get all the surgeries done..its back to the cscans for a monitoring of all, including the carotids, the right one especially...but hey...60 percent is one heck of a lot better than the 90 percent closure first diagnosed! Whew!!

Thanks for all the kind thoughts gang, and the nice recovery card Jeff...its lovely. We are not out of the woods yet...but we ARE working on it! They will at least be able to fix both legs at the same time however, which will be a nice thing!!

Thanks Forgetful for the posting

I told Jackie to keep it light when emailing you..and she did good!! I did survive!!

Smiles to ya gang!

Valentine1956 · Post by **Valentine1956** » Fri Sep 29, 2006 7:53 pm

Misty,

SOOOOOOOOO glad to hear you are doing okay. Answered prayers and more on the way.

Hang in there G/F!!

Love,

Robyn

ghettoside · Post by **ghettoside** » Fri Sep 29, 2006 8:23 pm

see you tonite

ghettoside · Post by **ghettoside** » Fri Sep 29, 2006 9:32 pm

Misty, I know you're going to laugh when you see this...

perhaps I should change my screen name to Mr. Esoteric, lol.

and yes, that is Arnold.

MissTynker2 · Post by **MissTynker2** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 11:29 am

I should be hearing today and tomorrow, what the new plan is, for when, and what new surgeon will be hopping on board the "Bionic" train!

Home services apparantly is trying to set up an in home care nurse to check on me daily after the bypass surgery....that will sure make it easier on me...no driving will be allowed anyway after the new surgery for who knows how long, and once again very limited activity allowed still. Come on guys!! I am ready for round 3 !

Rivas · Post by **Rivas** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 1:07 pm

[quote="MissTynker2"]I should be hearing today and tomorrow, what the new plan is, for when, and what new surgeon will be hopping on board the "Bionic" train! ]

Good luck Misty
You are gonna be ok

I left you message in rep points

MissTynker2 · Post by **MissTynker2** » Thu Oct 05, 2006 11:32 am

Hiya gang!

Back in for more tests yet again the rest of this week....cheesh! I know my blood type is rare, but I would think their blood banks are overflowing now with all they have taken so far. Next week it appears that I am being set up with the surgeon, and will know at that point when round 3 is coming up! We GOTTA have ONE success here eventually! Thanks for the continuing support and interest.

Kip Patterson · Post by **Kip Patterson** » Thu Oct 05, 2006 11:34 am

You go, girl!

Debbie · Post by **Debbie** » Mon Oct 09, 2006 7:42 pm

MissTynker2 wrote:Hiya gang!

Back in for more tests yet again the rest of this week....cheesh! I know my blood type is rare, but I would think their blood banks are overflowing now with all they have taken so far. Next week it appears that I am being set up with the surgeon, and will know at that point when round 3 is coming up! We GOTTA have ONE success here eventually! Thanks for the continuing support and interest.

Hang in there Misty!!

Lefty · Post by **Lefty** » Mon Oct 09, 2006 7:53 pm

Kip Patterson wrote:You go, girl!

We love you

MissTynker2 · Post by **MissTynker2** » Mon Oct 09, 2006 8:09 pm

Thanks guys!

I will be in the office tomorrow morning, so hopefully...we find out then...what and when the schedule is!! I knew it would be two weeks from the last surgery until they would even attempt another...well ...the clock is tickin'! that would be THIS thursday!

Starmax · Post by **Starmax** » Mon Oct 09, 2006 9:06 pm

MissTynker2 wrote:Thanks guys! I will be in the office tomorrow morning, so hopefully...we find out then...what and when the schedule is!! I knew it would be two weeks from the last surgery until they would even attempt another...well ...the clock is tickin'! that would be THIS thursday!

Well were all with ya gal....

ghettoside · Post by **ghettoside** » Tue Oct 10, 2006 11:36 pm

MissTynker2 wrote:Thanks guys! I will be in the office tomorrow morning, so hopefully...we find out then...what and when the schedule is!! I knew it would be two weeks from the last surgery until they would even attempt another...well ...the clock is tickin'! that would be THIS thursday!

thursday?

lol, it may take until thursday for my new dial up to load SG...

You're in my thoughts and prayers Misty (for whatever that's worth)

Keep on being tenacious.

MissTynker2 · Post by **MissTynker2** » Thu Oct 12, 2006 12:18 pm

Hiya Gang,

However slowly, the show is back on the road once again. I have an appt. on the 19th with my new cardiovascular surgeon...yet another place for files to get scattered..I fear..giggle! We will then at that time, and I am quite sure after some more testings of HIS choice, be scheduling the by pass surgery on my legs. Once it finally gets to this point, it usually goes pretty quickly. They wanted one more weeks space of healing from the last puncture attempt before proceeding. Is that a light I see off in the distance? Me thinks so!!

Enjoying your new dial up ghettoside? And you thought I was having fun all this time. NOT!!!!

ghettoside · Post by **ghettoside** » Thu Oct 12, 2006 10:07 pm

MissTynker2 wrote:...Enjoying your new dial up ghettoside? And you thought I was having fun all this time. NOT!!!!

No, not enjoying it. I absolutely despise it.

yups, now I see for myself how much fun it is.

as for the bypass... let's hope they get the show on the road quickly.

MissTynker2 · Post by **MissTynker2** » Tue Oct 17, 2006 3:24 am

Well....got the call from the new cardiovasular surgeon, whom I have not yet met...for new blood work...now why does that surprise me!!! giggle!! Iffen there is any left! I think they sold all the other samples to kids for halloween...

This is probably going to sound really silly...after all this time, but here goes. I am really anxious for this new appointment Thursday, which is when I will meet the new Dr. brought into my case, on one hand...and the other is a fear factor, or the unknown factor, whichever you choose to call it.

Will I like him? Will I trust him? Do I want him to cut me wide open? And that is the only option I have left...for a total bypass to the legs. I will know instantly I suppose when I meet him, and make my choice at that time.

The strangest thing of all, thoughout all the delays, extra tests, lost papers, and bs...that this is the first time I have been really scared to the point that ...well...we don't really have to go there I suppose

, but this is the last round...if its a no go...there is nowhere else to try.

Thanks ever so much again guys and gals of speedguide, for your support, and for hanging in there with me this long. If you have it in your heart...please pray just a bit longer for me..I still see the light at the end of the tunnel now

...ONE way or ANOTHER!!..and that is a GOOD thing!!

Hugz,MIsty

Ken · Post by **Ken** » Tue Oct 17, 2006 8:47 am

Keeping you in my prayers!
Ken

ghettoside · Post by **ghettoside** » Tue Oct 17, 2006 5:58 pm

[quote="MissTynker2"]Well....got the call from the new cardiovasular surgeon, whom I have not yet met...for new blood work...now why does that surprise me!!! giggle!! Iffen there is any left! I think they sold all the other samples to kids for halloween... ]

Misty,

Imho, the new surgeon ordering another test is ok.

Also... maybe he doesn't have a lot of confidence in your previous doctors' competence... I certainly have some doubts from what you've told me. lol, that's just speculation, but maybe that thought could help ease your apprehensions a 'lil until the appointment.

Of course you're scared. Who wouldn't be?

Of course I'll keep praying for you, for whatever that's worth. In fact, I'm going to kick up the prayers a notch starting tonite. More prayer power on the way

You can always reach me on my cell 24 hrs...

You have the will to survive, that's a huge edge. Where there's a will, there's a way... hang in there Misty.

MissTynker2 · Post by **MissTynker2** » Tue Oct 17, 2006 10:23 pm

Thanks guys!

Ken...prayers still going up for you as well. Thank you for taking the time for this thread.

Jeff...ya might just have a point there! We shall soon know.

MissTynker2 · Post by **MissTynker2** » Thu Oct 19, 2006 11:07 pm

Well today was my appointment with the cardiovascular surgeon...and needless to say the most interesting one I have had to date. There is a brand new game plan now, and for the first time, I have all the facts, scary as they might be.

Makes sense now why they could not get through the blockage to implant the stents...the blockage in the right groin area is in the femal artery...and is over 7 inches long. The left leg is the illiac artery. Cheesh! There are a couple of other narrowed areas as well lower in both legs.

A bypass will not be done just yet, because of the severity overall...if it fails..and the odds are high on that...then the rest of the arteries such as they are,will collapse.

The right leg is near gangrine at this point with no pulse whatsoever...so the new plan is...pre testing again, more on the heart this time to make sure I can withstand the long involved surgery coming up. That one I am fairly confident in, which they will set up tomorrow.

The new plan now for that area, is to go in...completely slit that artery for that seven inches....clean out as much as they can, sew it back together and then surround that entire area with a patch. Looks like I will be down with that one for a bit...if all goes well...that will feed the leg (they hope) with enough blood supply to actually get around the other narrowed areas. From there, if successful...they will go to the left groin area, then we play it by ear. If that fails...then no choice but to try the full by pass.

Looks like you guys might just be seeing a lot of me on these boards in the next few...however long. Lets just get this first one out of the way...I have been "stickied" long enough, don't ya think?

I am still a little "Mighty Mouse"!

ghettoside · Post by **ghettoside** » Thu Oct 19, 2006 11:55 pm

That's not a pleasant scenario Misty, but it is good that you finally know something concrete.

Hang in there Misty.

Mighty Mouse again, eh? ...lol, on this dial up it'll take me hours to gather material for a chop...

Rivas · Post by **Rivas** » Fri Oct 20, 2006 12:17 am

OMG i never would imagine it's so complicated.
You are strong woman, you always have beem and even tho you are going through rough time you are giving me some of your wisdom and support on top of everything.Everything is gonna be good, just hang in there.

Valentine1956 · Post by **Valentine1956** » Fri Oct 20, 2006 5:28 am

Misty,

Wow......that's a lot to deal with it, but if anyone can face it with courage and conviction, it's you. You're one of the strongest people I know.

Trust in yourself and in the many, many prayers being prayed for you. You are loved and cared about. Draw strength from that and from God. Neither one will let you down.

Take care Girlfriend.

Robyn

Debbie · Post by **Debbie** » Fri Oct 20, 2006 7:32 am

You know what? When I look at what you, Rivas, Ross, Ken and others have gone through, I think more of the blessings in my life and not the "stuff" that makes me unhappy.

All of you have given me a different perspective to focus on. Thank you!

My prayers are with you.