It's been almost a month since she's logged in, but that happens sometimes, particularly in spring and summer.
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Hedi Mitchell
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We are ok after having to evacuate again from home,from the fires
Marie Mallory
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@Lois E. Winters Where you at?
Lois E. Winters
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I am at home, Marie, battling a severe case of depression. I see my pulmonologist again on the 10th and hopefully will know one way or the other if we are doing a biopsy or not. His office called a couple of weeks ago and the lady I spoke with stated that I had refused the procedure. Now 2 had been offered. A bronchoscopy, which entails general anesthesia. My cardiologist said no to that one. The 2nd is guiding a needle via cat scan to withdraw a specimen. He okayed that one since no anesthetic would be used.
So, I told her I had refused the bronchoscopy, if that was what she was referring to. That confused me for it had been done and done in refusal. I did say I'd okayed the 2nd option. Now, she was confused and wanted to know if I wanted to make an appointment. This all did not end well, and she indicated she'd reach out to my son.
We were left hanging since no one called him and I hate not knowing what's going on. If it was decided not to do the 2nd procedure, just let me know. So, my son called for an appointment to get all straightened out and let me get on with my life.
So, I told her I had refused the bronchoscopy, if that was what she was referring to. That confused me for it had been done and done in refusal. I did say I'd okayed the 2nd option. Now, she was confused and wanted to know if I wanted to make an appointment. This all did not end well, and she indicated she'd reach out to my son.
We were left hanging since no one called him and I hate not knowing what's going on. If it was decided not to do the 2nd procedure, just let me know. So, my son called for an appointment to get all straightened out and let me get on with my life.
Hedi Mitchell
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@Lois E. Winters -so sorry for your sufferings Lois. Please try and get well and perhaps ditch the depression..,,we care 
Lois E. Winters
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@Lois E. Winters -so sorry for your sufferings Lois. Please try and get well and perhaps ditch the depression..,,we care
Marie Mallory
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Lois, I'm sory your having these issues, and hope its worked out with good results whichever decicion you make.
I do understand since I don't always agree with more scan's and test too.
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I am very sorry you're facing all of these issues, @Lois E. Winters. We have missed you, and are praying for you.
Lois E. Winters
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Thank you, John. I hate feeling so down. There are many much worse off than I.
Lois E. Winters
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Ken, I just have to stop feeling so sorry for myself. Easier said than done, No?
Faye Fox
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At your age, you have every right to feel as you want. I say do whatever gives you the least pain. Hugs and hope you can shake the depression soon.
Beth Gallagher
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There must be something in the water, Lois. A few of us are having similar emotional struggles right now and I'm not sure why. I have been under a cloud for a month or so and I can't shake it off. I hope they get things straightened out on the biopsy. Sending you a big hug.
