I am back...prayer request

Patricia R.
on 7/26/11 6:42 pm - Perry, MI

Hi Everyone
I have been off the board for too long.  My old laptop died, and it took a week to replace it. 

Then, Sunday night, I ended up in the ER with a definite probability of another pulmonary embolism. 

I would appreciate you would keep me in your prayers.  The reason for the clot is that I had to have a procedure on my back.  Whenever I need a procedure, I have to stop the coumadin for six days.  Usually, I tale Lovenox, another anticoagulant, as a back up.  This last procedure, I was instructed to only take the Lovenox for two days.  I think that contributed to the problem.

When I was in the ER, I had a meltdown, which I had never done before.  I was afraid I would die, Both of my brothers were taken to that ER, and died of pulmonary emboli.  Understand, I am not afraid to go home to Jesus.  I just wanted my grandchildren and kids to have me in their lives longer.  My children never knew both of their grandfathers.  My dad died at 51, when Colleen was 15 months old.  My ex's dad died in his forties, when Colleen was 2 and Chris was 9 months old. 

Thanks for your prayers.

Hugs,
Trish

Seek always to do some good, somewhere. Every man has to seek in his own way to realize his true worth. You must give some time to your fellow man. For remember, you don't live in a world all your own. Your brothers are here too.
Albert Schweitzer
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Hislady
on 7/27/11 10:55 am - Vancouver, WA
So glad you are back I missed you! Wow when I do the lovonox I have to start 5 days before and then continue afterwards until my PT numbers are back in line. Two days isn't enough because it takes 3 days just for the coumadin to get out of your system so I bet that is exactly why you had the problem. I can certainly understand a meltdown under those conditions! We'll pray that you get back on track really soon!
Patricia R.
on 7/27/11 11:44 am - Perry, MI
Normally I take the Lovenox for four days prior to the procedure, and then 4-5 days after it.  This was different because of the procedure.  My hematologist gave me different instructions than usual.

I am glad I am back.

Please pray for a friend named, Maria.  She is going through a really bad marriage, and has a really serious drug and alcohol problem.  She can be extremely needy, and calls me at all hours for help.  I screen my calls, and don't take calls after I have gone to bed, except from family.  She has called me two nights in a row after I have gone to bed.  I have to go to work tomorrow, and I go to bed early on nights I have to get up for work.

I was sugar free for four days there, but succumbed today.

Hugs,
Trish
Seek always to do some good, somewhere. Every man has to seek in his own way to realize his true worth. You must give some time to your fellow man. For remember, you don't live in a world all your own. Your brothers are here too.
Albert Schweitzer
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jeannemac
on 7/30/11 5:42 am
Trish, I am so sorry to hear about your recent health problems.  I am very familiar with Lovenox and Warfarin...I am a Coumadin Nurse.  I really hate that happened to you and am praying for a total recovery for you.
Your friend is lucky to have a friend like you, but hopefully, with prayers from all of us, she will be able to turn to the one person who can fulfill all of her needs...our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  There is not one person on earth who can be everything for everybody, but Jesus can.
Hope you are feeling better!  Hugs, Jeanne

jeannemac
on 7/30/11 5:45 am
You are correct...depending on the procedure we usually have people hold their Coumadin for 3-7 days and stay on the Lovenox until their INR is therepeutic (usually 2.0-3.0).
It is so good to have this sight.  Hugs to all of you!
Becca20015
on 8/1/11 11:45 am
Hey, I hope you are doing better.  Praying all is well.
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