Iliamna1

I sent this to Canukus D and Rumitoid and C.D. suggested I should share this with my many friends here at OPP. I haven't posted much this last week as I was admitted on 9-18 due to an onset of severe sweating and difficulty breathing. They did an echocardiogram and found out I have something called 'left ventricular diastolic dysfunction' which means that when my ventricles beat, when they're supposed to relax, they remain partially contracted so on the next beat, when the upper atria chambers contract, they can only partially eject their contents resulting in fluid back up to the lungs and legs. Between that and 3rd stage kidney failure, I know my days are briefly numbered.
I'm home just now and have a new slew of meds to contend with and a bunch of new doctors to see. But I'm doing MUCH better. . . for now.
And they can't figure out why my hemoglobin keeps dropping. It's an interesting conundrum. If it's not one system, it's another.. I know these next few months will be a roller coaster spiral downhill. I've thought about it quit a bit and have come to the realization that this is the Lord's kindness to me. I'm fore-warned to get my life in order and prepare to meet Him. I know I will not likely live more than a year, but will most likely just not waken. When? Who knows. Isn't this a gentle way to leave this world and go meet Him? I'm not depressed, but very aware. For those of you who are believers and fellow heirs with Jesus, please pray for my family as they are taking this worse than I am. By His Amazing Grace, Iliamna

badbob85037

There are a lot of things doctors can't figure out. There is also God who has everything figured out. God will get with your doctors and figure it out. I'll pray for you and your family.

proud republican Loc: RED CALIFORNIA

Im sooo sorry to hear that...Just please,don't give up...You really don't know how much time you have got..I believe in miracles....So stay strong...I will be praying for you!!!!

Rose42

You are an inspiration Iliamna. God has blessed you with strong faith. I will pray for you and your family. May God bless you all.

Lonewolf

I'm very sorry to hear this but it does sound like a peaceful way to go who knows 4 years ago they told me I had 6 to 12 months to live and I'm still here thanks to the Lord. I will pray for you and your family and I also have my Bible study pray also rest easy brother

lpnmajor Loc: Arkansas

All of us have an expiration date, few of us ever know what it is. May God bless you and your family.

Rose42

I had no idea and will pray for you too. Stay strong in Christ.

Iliamna1

Thank you for your encouragement. I know with health(ier) living, low salt diet, trying to walk more (difficult at best) and tending toward a better diet, these things can help with issues I deal with. Keeping my eyes on Christ and keeping in the Word ALWAYS helps, in good times and difficult. I'm just dealing with the initial shock of 3 major diagnoses but hearing from ya'll on OPP helps, And one other thing, I'm 'sister,' not 'brother.'