I have developed severe heart and lung problems....Pulmonary Hypertension, results via a heart cath revealed numbers higher than the specialist has ever seen in his career, and Tricuspid Regrugitation and right heart failure as a result of my heart working overtime to get oxygenated blood to my lungs and body. I can't be "fixed". I've started a vasodialator and yesterday it was increased to double the dose.
I've been very ill.
I'm no Pollyanna, having been sick with a long list of autoimmune diseases for about 40 years. I'm tired. I asked my doctors (3 of them) what my prognosis was because I have things I have to do. All 3 agreed that I have a few weeks to a few months, but not beyond a few months.
So.....that being said, I want to say now while I still can, THANK YOU to you all for the support and the camaraderie. This place is amazing. Keep being the sweet, helpful people I've known since I came here.
More importantly, you are warriors, all of you. This life we have to live can be unbelievably difficult and so very unpredictable. There is not one of you who has not developed some sense of courage that most well people may never possess. Fight the good fight. Keep believing in a better day.
No matter your religious beliefs, remember there is someone who is watching over you....and soon I will join them.
I'm not afraid. I've had a good life. I was a hippie in the 70's and I lived as though there was no tomorrow. My partner then was a musician, and I got to meet some pretty fabulous people. My first concert was The Beatles. I've had lunch with Harry Chapin and his brother Jeb, swam in the motel pool with Dave Clark from the Dave Clark Five, went to IHOP with Seals and Crofts, met with John Denver after the concert, and the list goes on. Then is when I lived my life, and I used it up back then. I am so glad I did. It was a magical time. Looking back, I wouldn't change a thing. (And no, I was no groupie, lol, no funny stuff ever happened...just conversations and fun.)
Thank you again for your support. :thumleft:
I won't be on much after this. I have a lot of loose ends to tie up. I don't even have a Will drawn up and my house is a disaster. Lots to do in a small amount of time.
Hang in there...
I've been very ill.
I'm no Pollyanna, having been sick with a long list of autoimmune diseases for about 40 years. I'm tired. I asked my doctors (3 of them) what my prognosis was because I have things I have to do. All 3 agreed that I have a few weeks to a few months, but not beyond a few months.
So.....that being said, I want to say now while I still can, THANK YOU to you all for the support and the camaraderie. This place is amazing. Keep being the sweet, helpful people I've known since I came here.
More importantly, you are warriors, all of you. This life we have to live can be unbelievably difficult and so very unpredictable. There is not one of you who has not developed some sense of courage that most well people may never possess. Fight the good fight. Keep believing in a better day.
No matter your religious beliefs, remember there is someone who is watching over you....and soon I will join them.
I'm not afraid. I've had a good life. I was a hippie in the 70's and I lived as though there was no tomorrow. My partner then was a musician, and I got to meet some pretty fabulous people. My first concert was The Beatles. I've had lunch with Harry Chapin and his brother Jeb, swam in the motel pool with Dave Clark from the Dave Clark Five, went to IHOP with Seals and Crofts, met with John Denver after the concert, and the list goes on. Then is when I lived my life, and I used it up back then. I am so glad I did. It was a magical time. Looking back, I wouldn't change a thing. (And no, I was no groupie, lol, no funny stuff ever happened...just conversations and fun.)
Thank you again for your support. :thumleft:
I won't be on much after this. I have a lot of loose ends to tie up. I don't even have a Will drawn up and my house is a disaster. Lots to do in a small amount of time.
Hang in there...
