My Diagnosis

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  1. Hedi Mitchell

    Hedi Mitchell Supreme Member
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    90 percent blockage in artey of left arm ..70 percent blocked in right kidney. Surgery dangerous.Says Ortega will decide next step. I am not in any immediate danger according to him.
    Plus 50-75 percent blocked under left collar bone.
    Not really into talking about this now but wanted you all to know I it answered at least.
     
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  2. Bobby Cole

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    The “like” is for letting us know what’s happening but definitely not for the diagnosis. Prayers for your doctor to come up with a “good” way to get the blockages out of the way and get you back to good health.
     
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    Hang in there lady---We're all rooting for you.
     
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    We sure are!!
     
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  5. Patsy Faye

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    Gloria - thankfully you 'now know' and with that diagnosis - treatment
    You must be feeling angst right now so I hope treatment is quick
    Hugs and prayers x
     
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    Hopefully, you will receive treatment soon and enjoy decent health again, Gloria.
     
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    :eek:
     
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  8. Yvonne Smith

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    Sounds like a lot that has to be taken care of, and not the kind of diagnosis that you (and all of us) were hoping for, @Gloria Mitchell . I guess the good thing is that now at least, you know what has to be dealt with and are no longer in the limbo area of feeling terrible and having no clue what was causing it. Knowing the problem is a first step to solving the problem.
    Saying prayers for you, and sending you a big HUG !
     
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  9. Betty Jones

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    prayers are being sent your way gloria
     
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    It's good that they say you are not in any immediate danger, @Gloria Mitchell . Here's hoping they can find a fix for all the blockages.
     
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    I'm guessing you will be getting stents to open up those arteries. My brother got one and is fine now, and my mother had two and lived to 88.
     
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    Praying for a successful conclusion to your problems.
     
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