Ryan needs surgery...

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Ryan needs surgery...
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Mon, 12-05-2005 - 5:12pm

NOT what I expected to hear from the Dr...


He looked at Ryan's nose and said that the blood vessels are open with no cartaledge covering them, he said their are several big ones close to the opening of his nose.


He said that when Ryan gets nosebleeds and we pinch it we actually make is worse because we are pinching the blood vessel itself.


He said that we could wait it out but that given the bad nosebleed he has on Friday and his history of them he wants to do surgery and go in and cauterize that whole side, he will go to the hospital and be asleep. Then we will have to deal with the same recovery that dh went through and all the ups and downs... making sure the scab doesn't break and such.


He said that if we don't do it then he could very well get a nosebleed that we can't stop and have to get a nasal packing and get the surgery anyway.


I have been praying about it and I see no choice here.. I am PETRIFIED for my baby and so sick over this.


I can't believe that this is all starting over again.. last January is when all the bad things started.. now Ryan, my Grandmother is having surgery Thursday and my Mom is having health peoblems that is requiring surgery in Feb.


Thank God I am seeing pdoc and tdoc this week... I am going to break... I just CANNOT BELIEVE THAT IT IS STARTING AGAIN.

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Registered: 11-22-2005
Tue, 12-06-2005 - 9:07am
Sending positive thoughts your way. When I'm facing a stressful situation I try to imagine coming out on the other side. Just think, soon there will be a day when the problem is solved, his nosebleeds will stop and he'll be recovered just fine. Stay positive and think positive thoughts.

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Tue, 12-06-2005 - 12:09pm

Hugs to you!! Sounds like you have a lot going on right now. Just keep telling yourself the everything is going to be ok and that you are going to be ok. I think even "normal" folks would be frazzled in your situation, so try not to dwell on it. Take everything as it comes. Ryan is going to do fine. Just focus on him feeling much better soon and not being bothered by nosebleeds anymore.

Don't foget about you!! You need to take care of yourself, so you can be there for everyone else. Lean on us when ever you need to.

Chrystal

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Registered: 12-28-2003
Tue, 12-06-2005 - 12:13pm
Just want to lend my support too. (((HUGS))) to you and your family. I will keep Ryan in my daily prayers. I will pray that the procedure goes smoothly and that recovery will be easy for him. Just hang in there, okay? Keep that Bible handy and utilize your faith. Everything will be okay. :)

Jennifer

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Registered: 05-05-2005
Tue, 12-06-2005 - 11:35pm

Heather, I am sorry to hear what a hard time you are going through. You are a very very strong person and I know you can make it thru! I pray that you son will be okay as well as your other family members. Goodluck and we are all praying for things to go well for you. Don't give up :)

Nina

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