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I have had several emials, PM's and phone calls from you guys over the past week. I thought this might be an easier way to get the message out that ...NO, Im not dead....I have just been back in the hospital since Tuesday withthis ole kidney acting up again. The oncologist/hematologist did a lot of tests to find out what was causing me to lose so much blood fromt he kidney and the tests came back as (drum roll please.......) von Willebrand Disease.. an inherited bleeding distorder due to lack of factor VIII. I have always bruised easily and been prone to nose bleeds but had never been tested for coagulation disorders until now. The GREAT news is that the kidey is STABLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It has shrunk from 10 cm to 3 cm. Im so thankful for that. No plans for any further surgeryu at this time until the von Willebrand's is under control. I did have a minor surgery while in the hospital that involved placing a porta cath under the scapula and under the skin so that I can get IV meds and have blood drawn without having to be stuck over and over again. My left shoulder is really sore from that but Im really grateful to have it over with. Now, when I need IV access, a needle will be inserted into the hub of the port, which is under the skin, and labs drawn or meds administered with only one simple stick. I am told that the more the port is accessed, the more scar tissue will form over the hub and I will no longer feel the stick when it is accessed. So...........here is what it looks like today..... [img]http://[IMG] http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s250/kathyransomrn/0307091653a.jpg[/img][/img] The dead center of the port is accessed monthly when it is not in use. For now, I will get a lot of use out of it as I receive Factor VIII at the oncologists office. Well.........that is about all I have to show and tell. Things are looking better for me. I appreciate all your prayers, love and concern. Especially the phone calls. You all mean so much to me. I took the pink fluffy robe and slippers you guys bought me to teh hospital again this time. I keep waiting for them to get hijacked by a nurse. Everyone who sees itme wearing the robe/slippers comments on how pretty they both are. I remain appreciative to you all for your gifts, but most of all. for your concern. LOVE TO YOU ALL!!!! Kat
"Courage is Fear holding on a minute longer."
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(Please overlook the spelling errors..... : )
"Courage is Fear holding on a minute longer."
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Thrilled to hear you are on the mend.
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Meniere's Sucks Big Time!!!
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Glad to hear your home and doing better Kat.
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Well,,,, I just figured you went on a vacation to the Bahamas. Glad you are back.Some of us in here did wonder, ok,ok, worry.
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Welcome Back. Best wishes for a rapid recovery. Some day we can maybe share our port pix. 
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PRAISE THE LORD KAT, GREAT TO HEAR FROM YOU LADY!!!!!!!!!!
George Orwell was a Prophet, not a novelist. Read 1984 and then look around you!
Old cat turd!
"Some men just need killing." ~ Clay Allison.
I am too old to fight but I can still pull a trigger. ~ Me
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I do not know NurseKat, but the news of your recovery has indeed made my evening better!
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"The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants." TJ
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I Burn While I See
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Its not the size of the dog in the fight, its the size of the fight in the dog.
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Part of me lives with the wind in my face,
while the other part is barely alive.
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Welcome home! Very good to hear you are doing better!
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Hey this is Hammerdowns wife. He has been updating me on your welfare and progress. So happy to hear you are home and doing a lot better.
Our Prayers are with you for a speedy, healthy recovery....
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Heal Fast and well, Kat,
Glad things are looking up.
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glad you are home again. i hope you continue to improve. remember, positive thinking and prayer makes a difference. you are in our thoughts and prayers.
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HANG IN THERE LADY,OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU FOR COMPLETE RECOVERY AND A LONG PROPEROUS LIFE.
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Never thought we'd lose you--you are a survivor! Glad you're home and they know what they (and you) need to treat. We love you and are thrilled to have you back with us.
Ben
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Thanked the Lord for answered prayers.
"Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life." (Prov 4:23)
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Great to hear you're gettin back in the saddle and out of the barn. Great news . . .
Someday I hope to be the person my dogs think I am . . .
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Good for you! Finally, some good news!
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