Is Carolyn Alright?????

ContainerTed · August 29, 2008

I just saw a thread on the GW forum that indicated Carolyn was going into emergency surgery. Anyone else hear anything?

remy · August 29, 2008

I know Carolyn had testing done earlier this week. It is possible that is it is related to that, and if so, it may be a quickly needed fix to a problem and not life threatening. So I hope she is ok, and I wouldn't get worried at the moment.
Remy

ContainerTed · August 30, 2008

I pray you're right Remy. That lady's been thru enough. She'll be in our prayers.

VGary · August 30, 2008

I also saw the GW post.
I heard from Carolyn this week and she shared with me that she had undergone some tests which needed further exploration. At least one needed immediate attention and that may be the reason for the surgery on Friday. I am sure she is getting good care from her doctors and the nurses. Keep her in your thoughts and prayers.
Gary

amideutch · August 30, 2008

Carolyn posted today at Dave' Garden so I think she is OK. I'm sure she will be posting here shortly. Ami

**carolyn137** · August 30, 2008

Cut and pasted from GW where I wrote this about 30 min ago. I go to the sites I post at in a certain order every day, except not yesterday. Sigh.

*******

I'm home and am going back to bed ASAP. ( smile)

I've been dealing with this issue since July 7th and it came down to deciding if it was kidney stones or bladder cancer.
The CT scans were in and a procedire done Thursday at the Urolgist's office showed no bladder cancer but one ureter totally blocked and the other one almost blocked.
The CT scan had showed that the kidney's were swollen with a 7 mm stone ( that's big) in the right ureter and a 4 mm stone in the left ureter.

There was great concern about losing a kidney or going into kidney failure so the decision on Thursday late was that surgery had to be done ASAP/

Living alone it's tough to find someone to drive me over there, get all the pretests done, sign so many forms and on and on but Freda, whom I've mentioned before as the person who cleans for me and also does all my gardening for me was able to take me and stay.

The large stone was embedded in tissue so the procedure took almost two hours rather than the 45 minutes expected, and a stent was put in the right ureter and as a precautionary measure a stent was also put in the left ureter but the stone not removed.

Now I have to go back to the hospital in a week or two to get the stone out of the left ureter and remove the stent in the right ureter and put another stent in the left one, and then get that one out which can be done at his office.

And they won't do surgery unless someone is with you after you get home, so another friend was here all night and she just left.

Freda goes back to work Tuesday so I have to round up other drivers and watchers. The hospital is about one hour away from my home.

Having kidney stones is not new to me for I've had about 9 now and three lithotripsies b/c I don't excrete them as some folks do. But I haven't had any in the last 10 years. Sigh.

Pain? Let us not discuss it, pretty please, said to be the equivalent of a heart attack or giving birth.

So I'm supposed to be resting in bed and pushing fluids which means I'm up almost every half hour going you know where.

Thanks so very much for your concerns. I did mention this in a thread here (GW) Thursday night b'c two folks had asked me a question and I wasn't up to even thinking about the question and I consider it rude when I'm asked something and then don't reply.

This ASAP situation was just so sudden it really did shock me, but it looks like the kidney function may have been saved so I'm happy about that.

I'm more comfortable in bed but SHEESH, the US tennis Open is on now and those who know me well know I'm a tennis nut, so I hope to be able to get out to the living room to see some of it today and for the next week. Sigh.

And now to rustle up some breakfast, shower and then back to bed. It's strange that I've had no appetite at all and I last ate or drank anything at midnight Thursday.

Alberta · August 30, 2008

My God Carolyn, this has really been a crappy year for you health wise. I'm sorry to hear this latest episode, but know we are thinking of you and sending well wishes.
Alberta

VGary · August 30, 2008

Carolyn, Pleased to see you are home! Try to get some rest and hope you are somewhat free from pain.
Gary

shelleybean · August 30, 2008

Wishing you well, Carolyn! Hang in there!

retiree · August 30, 2008

Carolyn
We are thinking of you and pray that all will be well. I have some idea of what you're going through as my dad had some of these procedures.
You're tough I think and will be fine.
I'm sending you my best wishes.
Neil (Canada)

tjg911 · August 30, 2008

sorry to read about additional health issues. hang in there.

tom

**Dukerdawg** · August 30, 2008

Take it slow and easy Carolyn. Sounds like a lot of pain, but you will be okay and I'm glad you have some folks taking care of you.

Duane

ContainerTed · August 30, 2008

Feel the love and all the hugs you are getting from all of us out here.

Take three jiggers of Jack Daniels with a percoset chaser.

Then a nap might be in order.

dokutaaguriin · August 30, 2008

All the best, Carolyn.
Jeff

salix · August 30, 2008

Sending lots of positive healing thoughts to you. Hope you can get comfortable soon. W

August 29, 2008	#1
ContainerTed Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: 6a - NE Tennessee Posts: 4,538	Is Carolyn Alright????? I just saw a thread on the GW forum that indicated Carolyn was going into emergency surgery. Anyone else hear anything? __________________ Ted ________________________ Owner & Sole Operator Of The Muddy Bucket Farm and Tomato Ranch

August 29, 2008	#2
remy Buffalo-Niagara Tomato TasteFest™ Coordinator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Z6 WNY Posts: 2,354	I know Carolyn had testing done earlier this week. It is possible that is it is related to that, and if so, it may be a quickly needed fix to a problem and not life threatening. So I hope she is ok, and I wouldn't get worried at the moment. Remy __________________ "I wake to sleep and take my waking slow" -Theodore Roethke Yes, we have a great party for WNY/Ontario tomato growers every year on Grand Island! Owner of The Sample Seed Shop

August 30, 2008	#3
ContainerTed Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: 6a - NE Tennessee Posts: 4,538	I pray you're right Remy. That lady's been thru enough. She'll be in our prayers. __________________ Ted ________________________ Owner & Sole Operator Of The Muddy Bucket Farm and Tomato Ranch

August 30, 2008	#4
VGary Tomatoville Honoree Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Louisville, Kentucky Posts: 460	Is Carolyn Alright? I also saw the GW post. I heard from Carolyn this week and she shared with me that she had undergone some tests which needed further exploration. At least one needed immediate attention and that may be the reason for the surgery on Friday. I am sure she is getting good care from her doctors and the nurses. Keep her in your thoughts and prayers. Gary __________________ *"We believe we mere debtors to God in relation to each other and all men, to improve our Time and Talents in this Life, in that manner in which we might be most useful." Shaker Covenant 1795*

August 30, 2008	#5
amideutch Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Germany 49°26"N 07°36"E Posts: 5,041	Carolyn posted today at Dave' Garden so I think she is OK. I'm sure she will be posting here shortly. Ami __________________ Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘...Holy Crap .....What a ride!'

August 30, 2008	#6
carolyn137 Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Upstate NY, zone 4b/5a Posts: 21,169	Cut and pasted from GW where I wrote this about 30 min ago. I go to the sites I post at in a certain order every day, except not yesterday. Sigh. ******* I'm home and am going back to bed ASAP. ( smile) I've been dealing with this issue since July 7th and it came down to deciding if it was kidney stones or bladder cancer. The CT scans were in and a procedire done Thursday at the Urolgist's office showed no bladder cancer but one ureter totally blocked and the other one almost blocked. The CT scan had showed that the kidney's were swollen with a 7 mm stone ( that's big) in the right ureter and a 4 mm stone in the left ureter. There was great concern about losing a kidney or going into kidney failure so the decision on Thursday late was that surgery had to be done ASAP/ Living alone it's tough to find someone to drive me over there, get all the pretests done, sign so many forms and on and on but Freda, whom I've mentioned before as the person who cleans for me and also does all my gardening for me was able to take me and stay. The large stone was embedded in tissue so the procedure took almost two hours rather than the 45 minutes expected, and a stent was put in the right ureter and as a precautionary measure a stent was also put in the left ureter but the stone not removed. Now I have to go back to the hospital in a week or two to get the stone out of the left ureter and remove the stent in the right ureter and put another stent in the left one, and then get that one out which can be done at his office. And they won't do surgery unless someone is with you after you get home, so another friend was here all night and she just left. Freda goes back to work Tuesday so I have to round up other drivers and watchers. The hospital is about one hour away from my home. Having kidney stones is not new to me for I've had about 9 now and three lithotripsies b/c I don't excrete them as some folks do. But I haven't had any in the last 10 years. Sigh. Pain? Let us not discuss it, pretty please, said to be the equivalent of a heart attack or giving birth. So I'm supposed to be resting in bed and pushing fluids which means I'm up almost every half hour going you know where. Thanks so very much for your concerns. I did mention this in a thread here (GW) Thursday night b'c two folks had asked me a question and I wasn't up to even thinking about the question and I consider it rude when I'm asked something and then don't reply. This ASAP situation was just so sudden it really did shock me, but it looks like the kidney function may have been saved so I'm happy about that. I'm more comfortable in bed but SHEESH, the US tennis Open is on now and those who know me well know I'm a tennis nut, so I hope to be able to get out to the living room to see some of it today and for the next week. Sigh. And now to rustle up some breakfast, shower and then back to bed. It's strange that I've had no appetite at all and I last ate or drank anything at midnight Thursday. __________________ Carolyn

August 30, 2008	#7
Alberta Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mastic, NY Posts: 212	My God Carolyn, this has really been a crappy year for you health wise. I'm sorry to hear this latest episode, but know we are thinking of you and sending well wishes. Alberta

August 30, 2008	#9
shelleybean Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 2,648	Wishing you well, Carolyn! Hang in there! __________________ Michele

August 30, 2008	#10
retiree Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 404	is carolyn alright? Carolyn We are thinking of you and pray that all will be well. I have some idea of what you're going through as my dad had some of these procedures. You're tough I think and will be fine. I'm sending you my best wishes. Neil (Canada)

August 30, 2008	#11
tjg911 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: zone 5b northwest connecticut Posts: 2,570	sorry to read about additional health issues. hang in there. tom

August 30, 2008	#12
Dukerdawg Growing for Market Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westland, Michigan Posts: 861	Take it slow and easy Carolyn. Sounds like a lot of pain, but you will be okay and I'm glad you have some folks taking care of you. Duane __________________ May I aspire to live my life so that I may be the man my dog thinks I am.

August 30, 2008	#13
ContainerTed Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: 6a - NE Tennessee Posts: 4,538	Hey, Dr. C Feel the love and all the hugs you are getting from all of us out here. Take three jiggers of Jack Daniels with a percoset chaser. Then a nap might be in order. __________________ Ted ________________________ Owner & Sole Operator Of The Muddy Bucket Farm and Tomato Ranch

August 30, 2008	#14
dokutaaguriin Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Alberta, Canada Z3a Posts: 905	All the best, Carolyn. Jeff

August 30, 2008	#15
salix Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: north central B.C. Posts: 2,310	Sending lots of positive healing thoughts to you. Hope you can get comfortable soon. W