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  • MBJ
    MBJ Posts: 3,671
    edited July 2010

    Laura, Big, big hug!  Both my husband and I have heart murmers and come from a long line of families with heart problems so I am hoping with all that they know today that they can fix your son and make him like new.  We will all be thinking of you daily and I pray that all will be well.  Be strong and we are here for you always.

    Mary

  • Estel
    Estel Posts: 2,780
    edited July 2010

    Estepp - Praying peace for you and for your son as well as healing.  The Lord's very name is one of presence.  Praying you'll sense it.

    Hope4future - woo hooooo!!  congratulations on your exchange date!  I'm about a week before you.  congrats!!  :)))) 

  • Lilah
    Lilah Posts: 2,631
    edited July 2010

    ((((Laura)))) we are here for you and we are all praying for you.  So scary... but he is young and he is getting treated and that is really good!  I hope they can figure out what is going on soon and that somehow it won't come to having a pacemaker. 

  • Adnerb
    Adnerb Posts: 727
    edited July 2010

    Laura,

    I echo everyone's sentiments and offer you and your son my prayers.  It's always hardest when our kids are sick.  Hopefully whatever it is will be manageable and treatable.  Hang in there, sweet friend.

    Brenda 

  • m-star
    m-star Posts: 340
    edited July 2010

    Laura~ your son and your family will be in my prayers. Many ppl live with heart murmers and never know they even have one. At least they are checking him out.

    Does he have to press a button each time he has a flutter or palp? I had to wear one for 7 days last winter,and have ECG and an echo scan. I was getting palps,flutters,irregular heartbeats where it seemed to stop momentarily,then beat like it was gonna come out my chest.

    All my tests and scans came back fine so i am hoiping it will be the same for your son.

    (((hugs)))

    Kay

  • Emme
    Emme Posts: 85
    edited July 2010

    Laura,

    I can't imagine going thru what you are right now with your son.  I'm sending angels your way to watch over your family and saying extra prayers for you. Thank goodness your doctor is being proactive with your son.  My friends children both have defibrillators, and have no problems with them.  I hope your son's treatment go smoothly too.

    ((((HUGS))))

    Em.

  • Emme
    Emme Posts: 85
    edited July 2010

    Laura,

    I can't imagine going thru what you are right now with your son.  I'm sending angels your way to watch over your family and saying extra prayers for you. Thank goodness your doctor is being proactive with your son.  My friends children both have defibrillators, and have no problems with them.  I hope your son's treatment go smoothly too.

    ((((HUGS))))

    Em.

  • LadyinBama
    LadyinBama Posts: 993
    edited July 2010

    So sorry to hear about your son. Various members of my family have/had heart problems. It's amazing the things they can do with drugs and other interventions now. Praying for you all.

    Regina

  • Firni
    Firni Posts: 521
    edited July 2010

    Laura, prayers for strength for you and health for your son. You are a God fearing woman and you know we are never given more than God is willing to help us carry.  Take some deep breaths and know that the Lord is with you and will see you and your son through.  Have faith.  (((( )))).

    Firn 

  • NVDiane
    NVDiane Posts: 151
    edited July 2010

    Dearest Laura, I am praying for Taylor, for you, and your family.  May God send you healing, and peace.

    (((((hugs))))

    Diane

  • vmudrow
    vmudrow Posts: 415
    edited July 2010

    Estepp - Sending you lots of hugs and prayers.  Kind of know how you feel, when my daughter was 16 they heard something with her heart and she had to wear that monitor for 24 hours and also had many tests at a children's hospital - result a heart murmer -nothing to worry about.  Do I have a good friend whose child has had a pacemaker since she was 10 (she's 25 now and does great).  Hopefully everything will turn out negative for your son!!!

  • val61
    val61 Posts: 969
    edited July 2010
    (((((Laura))))) - Praying that God's healing grace will bring healing and comfort to you and your son.  I'll remember him w/ prayer to St. Raphael.  Hang in there, sweetie......you and your family are being held up here!
  • jkz
    jkz Posts: 158
    edited July 2010

    So sad to hear.. I will also keep him in my prayers. I know what you mean about being the glue in the family.  This is such a wonderful place to come when you just need the right people to talk to.. :)...Keep the faith.

  • don23
    don23 Posts: 213
    edited July 2010

    Laura - you have come to the right place for support. There are so many people here who love you and care about you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

  • jizogarden
    jizogarden Posts: 139
    edited July 2010

    I'm way behind and won't even try to catch up....I hope everyone is doing well, healing well and moving easily through all your procedures :)

    So here's my news...please get ready for a rant.....

    Kat congratulations on making it to the other side...and with a flatter belly to boot :)

    Gina so sorry about you sweet dog.....it's so so hard......

    Ok so I'm a bit in a fog....I've been in the hospital for two days =(  I went lunch with a friend on Tuesday...came home sat down on the couch to relax.  Suddenly my heart started racing...really racing.  I have a pulse/ox in my home (from the years of caring from my son) and it said my heart rate was 216!!!!!  I could tell something was very very wrong and my rate was bouncing all over the place.  I called my doc and she said to get to the emergency room...not to drive.  So I walked over to my neighbors house and asked her to drive me.  I walked in and before I could blink I was surrounded by er docs and had two iv lines ready to go.  I was in a-fib? or b-fib....my cardiologist said I had nonischemic cardiomyopathy >=(  ok bad language coming.....seems like the breast surgeries and physical and emotional stress of the events caused my hear muscle to weaken...I can't bellieve it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  I have lost my most beautiful son 7 years ago, my husband fought his way back from alcoholism (which he fell into face first when we lost Graham), as life began to feel a almost "normal"...meaning maybe we could survive our grief and our marriage.......BAM....I got diagnosed with bc at f****king Christmas.  So we soldier on and face the surgeries and the reconstruction and hope for the best.  

    After my bmx I felt breathless walking Smudge on even the smallest hills....I equated it to the pressure from my te's then when I got my squishies the pressure was still there and I was disappointed....but thought maybe it was the snugness of my squishies...and would improve as the muscles relaxed.

    Well......no such luck.....my heart muscle was damaged!!!!!!!!!!So now I'm a f***cking heart patient too.......I am on a beta blocker and an ace inhibitor and asprin......f**k! I'm sorry about this rant but I'm crying and really upset about all this sh*t that keeps falling on me and my DH.

    The cardiologist has always followed me because I have a weird heart..I've had a murmur all my life.  When I lost Graham the shock and heartbreak cause my heart to retrack (broken heart syndrom) at that point I got something called  left bundle branch block.  I was thoroughly checked for my surgeries and my cardiologist felt I was fine ... health, good HDL/LDL/TRI..... descent weight.....so I was good to go.

    My cardiologist says I can restrengthen my heart muscle......I'm going to hold onto that.  He is not restricting me in any way...encouraging me to continue to walk, exercise and walk Smudgy :) At least now I know why I feel breathless so easily =\

    I'm a little afraid of going under again and my boobs aren't finished......I'll have to talk this all over with my many doctors!!!!! >=(

    Maybe 3D tats will have to do......fat grafting??? I don't know what lies ahead.  

    I'm going to keep walking, gardening, doing yoga, meditating for the stress component...and concentrating on healing my darn heart!  I just wanted to get through this bc stuff and get back to my life.......ha! jokes on me.........

    Sorry to go on so long....thanks for listening.......

    Wishing everyone their best with their outcomes :)  

    Strength and healing to all,

    Laura2 

  • Lilah
    Lilah Posts: 2,631
    edited July 2010

    Laura2 -- man that just stinks and I'm so sorry.  I also did not know about the loss of your son and am sorry to hear that as well.  Be angry... get it out.  And here's hoping and praying that you are able to repair some of the damage with time.

  • rebetata
    rebetata Posts: 213
    edited July 2010

     LauraI am so sorry for your situation I will say a prayer for you and your family.

    Laura2  Wow I am just amazed at all you have been through. I will say a prayer for you and your DH. If you have made it this far then this is just another bump in the road.

    I think that Satan really enjoys trying to throw curve balls into peoples lives especially when they are overcoming all the bad thrown at them. God is great and I will pray for peace in your life.

    Much love and hugs ladies,

    Rebecca

  • Katey
    Katey Posts: 496
    edited July 2010

    Our two beautiful Laura's, I'm so sorry to hear this.

    Laura2, You've been thru so much, thoughts and prayers for healing and strengthening your heart.  

    Laura estepp, the worry, I'm so sorry, echo everyone's good thoughts and more prayers that your son will be healthy.

  • jizogarden
    jizogarden Posts: 139
    edited July 2010

    Dear Laura (estepp)

    I did not read your post before I posted my own......

    I am so sorry that your are having to go through this with your sweet son....nothing is more heartbreaking or scary than finding out that something is hurting our children.  I pray that the doctors find a successful way to help you son and bring him back to brilliant health.  Wishing your son healing and comfort.

    All the best to you and your family,

    Laura2 

  • Adnerb
    Adnerb Posts: 727
    edited July 2010

    Laura2:  You have been through so much.  I'm sorry about the last ordeal you went through, and that BC and reconstruction contributed to your heart issue.  Maybe the worst is over and you are on the mend.  Wishing you the best.

    Brenda 

  • whippetmom
    whippetmom Posts: 6,028
    edited July 2010

    Laura:  I am just catching up on posts this morning and read about your son.  I am praying for him and for your family.  God is not the author of confusion and this will be sorted out soon.  Praying for a sense of calm and peace for all of you!

    Deborah

  • Kristinka
    Kristinka Posts: 223
    edited July 2010

    Laura and Laura2, my heart goes out to both of you, and you both will be in my thoughts and prayers.  Laura, may your son's health return very quickly.  Laura2, may your heart become stronger every day.

    Kristen

  • m-star
    m-star Posts: 340
    edited July 2010

    Well i just got my fianl fill. Happy but sad at the same time,as i know there is no chance of going any bigger now.

    I have 500ml in which is alot more than i thought i would get,seeing as i have 300ml expanders in!!!

    My next appointment should be August 9th to discuss in detail my exchange surgery. I was told i will have drains in again after my exchange Cry. Again,was hoping i wouldn't need to,but that means they will be doing pocket revision which i wanted so happy also.

    The earliest they can do it will be the end of September,as they leave it a minimum of 8 weeks from your final fill. I told her i hope to go away for the weekend of October 9th/10th and she said it may be best to leave it til after then. That's not too bad as it will be around 10 weeks after my final fill so about righ i guess.

    I just want it over with now so i can return to work and earn some money. I have got to apply for a long-term sickness benefit as from Aug 29th as my statutory sick pay runs out on 28th. Not even sure i'll get it as they may not deem me unfit for work! If they dont and i dont get it,i will get nothing to live on what so ever until i go back to work! And that could be a couple of months or so. i dont know how people can choose to live on benefits rather than go out and earn a living (many do in the UK!) as filling out all the forms and gathering work and pay and tax details is sooooo stressful! Give me a good hard days work anyday!

    I must take some more photo's and post them on the pic forum before it goes.Dont think my foobs look much different as she only put 50ml in today instead of 60ml. She said they felt tight.

  • vmudrow
    vmudrow Posts: 415
    edited July 2010

    Laura2 - So sorry for you - talk about one thing on top of another.  I hope that you take care of yourself and are able to recover from this - we are all pulling for you -

    Prayers and hugs,

    Valerie

  • vmudrow
    vmudrow Posts: 415
    edited July 2010

    m-star - I got my last fill yesterday - I'm at 400ccs.  I will be having surgery towards the end of September too (I think) so you will have to keep me posted.

  • vmudrow
    vmudrow Posts: 415
    edited July 2010

    I meant to tell you ladies that my PS said that some TEs feel harder than others and that mine felt pretty good ( I think they are hard).  I asked him why and he says because scar tissue around them and they can feel really hard.  So to those of you that have really hard TEs I feel for you as mine are plenty hard!

  • mlrbelle
    mlrbelle Posts: 24
    edited July 2010

    Hi all!  I lurk here every day but don't post too often.  Does anyone know anything about LeAnne Nguyen Kordis (permanent makeup/tattoos)?  This is the person my PS uses, and he couldn't tell me for sure if she did 3Ds or not.  I'd also like to know if anyone has a good/bad opinion of her.

  • deekaay
    deekaay Posts: 254
    edited July 2010
    Our Lauras, hoping your health scares settle down quickly.   My heart goes out to you and your families.  Breathe and let strength fill you up.  Peace, love, prayers...deekaay.
  • Adnerb
    Adnerb Posts: 727
    edited July 2010

    Valerie:  Did you have radiation?  My radiated side feels harder, and PS has "possible capsulotomy" written as one of the procedures during exchange surgery.  So he may need to surgically release the scar (capsule) during the exchange.

    Brenda 

  • Lilah
    Lilah Posts: 2,631
    edited July 2010

    Kay -- sounds like you were not able to prevail with your boss about going back to work?  That is a bummer.  Re: TEs... don't be disappointed about the fill size!  At 500 cc's you can get anything from 300 - 350 cc implant, I believe (since most who use the gummy like to overfill).  And on your frame I would think that size will look really good... the gummy implants have such a great shape and excellent projection.

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