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  • May 15, 2009 at 7:38 pm #24308
    frogspawn
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    pacreas has a 2 cm ‘thin walled cyst’ on it… we will wait and see what that means.

    April 11, 2009 at 8:42 pm #24307
    frogspawn
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    Apparently the endoscopy is a gastroscopy and it is to look at his pancreas… he is being treated with warfarin for the clots.

    April 9, 2009 at 8:04 pm #24306
    frogspawn
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    They have done ultrasounds and they have helped but i gather they are not very clesr..

    thanks for your thoughts.

    April 7, 2009 at 3:45 am #24305
    jur777
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    I really haven’t had any problems with endoscopies – they knock me out each time when they do them, so the only side effect is a slight sore throat for a day or two.

    April 6, 2009 at 8:21 pm #24304
    devoncat
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    Oh..endoscopy. I think that is one of the worst things I have ever had done, and I have had 5 or 6 of them. The first time, I actually hit my doctor because I was in so much pain…but if it helps with diagnostic decions, it is certainly worth it. Please pass on my thoughts to your brother and I hope they figure out what is going on. Have they given an ultrasound to check for clots?

    Kris

    April 4, 2009 at 8:35 pm #24303
    tess
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    Dear Frogspawn, sending prayers and good thoughts to you, your brother John and your family.

    -Tess

    April 4, 2009 at 8:11 pm #24302
    frogspawn
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    My bro has now got “blood clots” around one of his kidneys. They are still convinced that these are what they are. Problem is his pacemaker stops him from having an mri scan which i gether is the best non invasive diagnostic tool.

    Next he is having an endoscopy.

    March 13, 2009 at 9:49 pm #24301
    speckledhen
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    thanks DC

    March 13, 2009 at 2:31 pm #24300
    devoncat
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    Please pass on my good thoughts to your brother….and if you can find another cure pass it on to me. :) Sometimes all you can do is smile at the absurdity and stress of it all.

    I hope your brother comes home soon.

    Kris

    March 13, 2009 at 11:06 am #24299
    speckledhen
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    Hello, I`m Frogspawns sister.
    Our brother was re-admitted to hospital last Friday. He was suffering from persistant vomitting, lower abdominal and back pain, jaundice. Blood tests xrays and ct scan have been done. They say they think he has a blood clot in the portal vein.

    YES I can hear you all falling about laughing. That sort of incredulous insane type of laughter. The type of noise you make when you are expected to believe some unutterable crap!

    So the cure…….warfarin……..! Hooray we`ve found the ultimate cure for problem patients with complicated medical histories….and now I think….a little game of golf is in order….

    January 8, 2009 at 1:34 pm #24298
    devoncat
    Spectator

    Such wonderful news Frogspan. I hope your brother gets on the mend.

    Kris

    January 8, 2009 at 1:40 am #24297
    marions
    Moderator

    Frogspawn….This is excellent news. I am hoping for your brother to recover real soon. Please, keep us posted.
    Good wishes coming your way,
    Marion

    January 7, 2009 at 10:53 pm #24296
    frogspawn
    Member

    Brother has had a sub total colectomy and is now recovering at home. They don’t think it has spread intothe lymphatic system. The surgeons don’t want him to haave any chemo but the final decision will be made with the oncologist.

    Thanks again for your positive thoughts and prayers.

    November 30, 2008 at 2:21 am #24295
    marions
    Moderator

    Frogspawn….this is wonderful news. And, you can count on good wishes and positive thoughts for your brother. Crossing my fingers for a good consultation with the doctor. Hoping to hear from you, soon.

    November 29, 2008 at 11:26 pm #24294
    frogspawn
    Member

    Our brother (mine and speckledhens, that is) has got a date with his consultant on monday about his op… your prayers and positive thoughts are always appreciated! He had his scan this week and no spread outside of the colon which is good… so hopefully no cholangio carcinoma for him!

    Not sure if they are gonna operate before or after Christmas…but find out Monday hopefully.

    Frogspawn

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