Jump to content
  • Welcome to the TransPulse Forums!

    We offer a safe, inclusive community for transgender and gender non-conforming folks, as well as their loved ones, to find support and information.  Join today!

Pneumonia! Argh!


KathyLauren

Recommended Posts

  • Forum Moderator

So, they inserted another chest tube and cranked up the suction.  That did something, possibly reinflating the lung.  Whatever it was, it hurt a lot.  Now we wait and see.   The hole in the lung needs to heal.

Link to comment
  • Replies 74
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

  • KathyLauren

    15

  • Jani

    10

  • Mmindy

    7

  • Astrid

    6

  • Forum Moderator

We're all pulling for you.  You'll be home and as good as new soon.

 

Hugs, Jani

Link to comment
  • Forum Moderator

Update.

I am still in the Halifax hospital.  They are gradually getting my lung inflated by continued suction in my chest.  The lung has to heal its own leak, then the suction can remove the leaked air and fluid, making room for it to expand.  It’s a slow process, because there is still quite a bit of pneumonia in the lung.  Yesterday, they sent a camera down there to see what is going on.  I should get the report on that today.

 

Bored.  Lonely.  Want to go home.  But physically, improving slowly.

Link to comment

Ugh, chest tubes are miserable. You are hyperaware of every breath.  Wishing you the best. Things will improve, maybe slow at first but then rabidly. 

Hugs

Bri

Link to comment

Waiting is hard to do, it often goes against our established routines. But you're making determined progress, and that's a good thing.

 

2 hours ago, KathyLauren said:

Bored.  Lonely.

Well, I happen to know that more than a few of us here would love to hear more about the equipment and techniques responsible for your stunning astrophotography. 🌟🌘

You have an amazing talent!

 

Astrid 

Link to comment
  • Forum Moderator

Kathy it sounds like progress is being made, albeit slowly.  Have patience, you're doing well.

 

Hugs, 

Jani

Link to comment
  • Forum Moderator

Kathy,

 

We’re all keeping you in our hearts as you fight this long battle with pneumonia. 
 

Gentle Hugs,

 

Mindy🐛🏳️‍⚧️🦋

Link to comment
12 hours ago, Mmindy said:

We’re all keeping you in our hearts as you fight this long battle with pneumonia. 

Yes !

Link to comment
  • Forum Moderator

Update:

Today’s X-ray showed improvement in the lung.  They have me off suction now.  If my lung can hold its size without suction, it means that the leak has healed.  And that means that I can soon go home.  More X-rays soon to confirm that.

 

It’s been two and a half weeks, so I’m ready to go home.

 

Link to comment
2 minutes ago, KathyLauren said:

Update:

Today’s X-ray showed improvement in the lung.  They have me off suction now.  If my lung can hold its size without suction, it means that the leak has healed.  And that means that I can soon go home.  More X-rays soon to confirm that.

 

It’s been two and a half weeks, so I’m ready to go home.

 

Hey, great news, Kathy! Continued healing to get you home agaIn. That's a lot of hospital time. Thanks for letting us all know.

— Davie

Link to comment
  • Forum Moderator

Great news Kathy.  I hope your body can do its part now.  I know (well not really) that 2.5 weeks in the hospital is a tremendous amount of time.  I know your wife and kitties miss you.

 

Hugs, 

Jani

Link to comment

Thats the greatest news next to "you can go home". 🫂😄

Here is hoping all is well in the next set of pictures too. Nothing like being home for the spirit and healing.

 

Big Canadian Hugs

JoniSteph

 

Link to comment
  • Forum Moderator
1 hour ago, KathyLauren said:

Update:

Today’s X-ray showed improvement in the lung.  They have me off suction now.  If my lung can hold its size without suction, it means that the leak has healed.  And that means that I can soon go home.  More X-rays soon to confirm that.

 

It’s been two and a half weeks, so I’m ready to go home.

 

YEA Kathy! That's very good news.

 

Prayers that the lung is healing and you're home soon.

 

Mindy🐛🏳️‍⚧️🦋

Link to comment
  • Forum Moderator

I am finally home.  Weak as a kitten, and I have lost a few pounds of muscle mass, but at least I am breathing.  I have my oximeter dangling from my neck so I can check my oxygen level frequently.

Link to comment
  • Forum Moderator

I'm so glad you are on the mend.  With any luck you will be in great shape as the first flowers of spring arrive.  Time will give you back your strength but for now don't push too hard.

I remember how frustrating, depressed and dejected i felt after open heart surgery.  It gets better!

 

Gentle Hugs,

 

Charlize

Link to comment
  • Forum Moderator

I'm glad to here you're home.  It will be easier to rest and heal there.  I keep my oxygen meter close by as well.  After my sinus surgery the numbers tanked and put a scare into me.  

 

Rest well! 
Jani

Link to comment

That's good news! Thanks for keeping us updated regularly as well. The response from members here reflects how much we support you and hold you in our thoughts.

 

May this incident gradually fade in your rear view mirror, to be replaced by the things that bring you joy.

 

Astrid 

Link to comment

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
  • Who's Online   5 Members, 0 Anonymous, 204 Guests (See full list)

    • Ashley0616
    • MaryEllen
    • AllieJ
    • mattie22
    • Betty K
  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.

  • Forum Statistics

    • Total Topics
      80.7k
    • Total Posts
      768.7k
  • Member Statistics

    • Total Members
      12,033
    • Most Online
      8,356

    ArtavikenGenderflui
    Newest Member
    ArtavikenGenderflui
    Joined
  • Today's Birthdays

    1. afraid of self
      afraid of self
    2. Chaidoesart
      Chaidoesart
      (14 years old)
    3. Faith57
      Faith57
    4. Joyce Ann
      Joyce Ann
      (70 years old)
    5. Kelly21121
      Kelly21121
      (56 years old)
  • Posts

    • Willow
      Good morning    On this date in 1972 it was a Saturday. I  made a pledge to love and honor my wife and keep her forsaking all others.  I have kept those vows and here we are celebrating our 52nd anniversary still together.  Still caring for each other through sickness and in health.  Still sharing our lives.   Other than that, it’s another day near the beach.  80 and mostly sunny.     I found a ‘17 GMC Acadia yesterday I want to take a look at.  It’s a bit more than I wanted to spend but it’s doable. Only 69k miles on it, with the low mileage I put on cars these days it probably won’t ever hit 100k if I do beget it.  Low mileage now is  likely because it was a leased car at some point. Those usually get pretty good care and not a lot of miles.  It would be similar in size to my Ford, 7 passenger seating but a more basic trim which is fine.  It only has a 4 cyl engine so potentially rather under powered for a relatively large SUV.  The ford has a 4.0liter 6 which is a bit large for cars these days.  Instead of full time all wheel drive, it apparently has 4 modes, 2, 4, sport (what ever that is, I presume it’s over drive turned off) and anti slip.  It’s probably not going to happen but I am keeping my eyes open for a good deal. The old Ford is just that, an old worn out Ford.  Since I bought the Ford I’ve only put about 10k miles on it in 6 years.  My daughter once had an Acadia, top trim package.  When she was driving back and forth to work close to 100 miles per day and going to Philadelphia every week another 500 or more.  For her the miles added up fast.   still keeping my eyes open.  This is about the right age and size but I was hoping to spend about $2000 less.   Other than that I hope to meet with my minister today about paper topics for my class submission.   Other than that Monday is laundry day so I’ll be doing several loads of laundry today.     I put on a neutral gel nail polish last night.  I tried this before, however, I don’t believe I correctly understood the how to get a good result so I was more careful this time.  All I want it’s to give my bpfinger nails enough strength to grow out just a little and stop tearing.   Well, I need to call to make an urology appointment.   @Birdiei was born in Ohio and until Lamda Legal sued them you could not get a sex change on a birth certificate for any reason.  Now you can.  In South Carolina a name change requires $300 and a form filled out and filed with the clerk of courts.  But a gender change requires a birth certificate with the new gender listed.  I am hoping they will permit gender X eventually but right now the state is too Red to do any such thing.   Willow      
    • KymmieL
      I have the problem, that I see myself at 3 maybe 4 on the list. I don't have the self love that I should have.   What does it mean to you?   Kymmie
    • Birdie
      Seems the stuffy day-centre has swapped out Psychiatric Services and therapy to the local BSA hospital. BSA works closely with the local university and is much more gender accepting than the day-centre. The day-centre's psychiatrist wanted to treat me for gender dysphoria by correcting it. 🙄   I logged into MyChart app at the hospital and updated my preferred name (Birdie) and preferred gender marker for them to use.  I'll try and get a referral for gender therapy at the hospital as well.    Nevada is my place of birth and I found out changing the gender marker on my birth certificate there only requires a letter from a licensed therapist, but a name change still requires a court order.    Changing the gender marker to female would at least be one step in the right direction, then I could renew my ID to state female instead. 
    • Charlize
      But as the beach boys sang : "I wish they all were California girls".   Hugs,   Charlize
    • Charlize
      Of course the is a normal.  It is a setting on my washing machine.   Hugs,   Charlize
    • Ashley0616
      Well today by attention wise was downright horrible. My legs can't stay still, can't focus on a project, my mind wanders around a lot, constantly fidgeting, easily distracted, couldn't even tell you what the sermon was about but there was vine on the altar and attention to detail sucks. I have read that it is possible to have BPD and ADHD. My mind even wanders during prayer. If I have both I won't be able to take Adderall because it makes my BPD symptoms worse. I keep having side effects that come up from my 3 traumatic brain injuries.
    • KathyLauren
      If it wasn't so *EVIL*, I would have to laugh.  Everyone knows that trans women in particular have such an overwhelming superiority in poetry that the competition would be unfair if they were allowed to enter.  You can't make this stuff up!   Seriously, sorry for making light of it.  But it is only by highlighting the utter absurdity of this kind of crap, whether it occurs in Russia or Florida, that I am able to hang on to any shred of sanity.
    • Pip
      "I'm Normal, it's everyone ELSE that's strange!!"
    • atlantis63
      I used to fully agree with this statement, that is, until the first lockdown   Everyone I knew around me was affected by the pandemic. they couldn't work. they couldn't see their friends. they felt bored/ frustrated they couldn't get out of the house   and then there was me who welcomed it, because for once in my life, I didn't feel like a loser- and after lockdown, when everyone looked forward to going back to work or going out, well.. I had nothing- and I felt that no, I wasn't normal because I didn't have a life to get back to
    • Heather Shay
    • Heather Shay
      I think by definitiopn no one fits all the society norms. 
    • Heather Shay
      Elections for KCPA today I am worried.
    • Heather Shay
    • Heather Shay
    • Heather Shay
  • Upcoming Events

Contact TransPulse

TransPulse can be contacted in the following ways:

Email: Click Here.

To report an error on this page.

Legal

Your use of this site is subject to the following rules and policies, whether you have read them or not.

Terms of Use
Privacy Policy
DMCA Policy
Community Rules

Hosting

Upstream hosting for TransPulse provided by QnEZ.

Sponsorship

Special consideration for TransPulse is kindly provided by The Breast Form Store.
×
×
  • Create New...