Meet with surgeon

[Alfiebax2]

Hi everyone well tomorrow I meet with the surgeon at The Royal Brompton Hospital in London to discuss my LVRS. Op. I hope he wants me in quickly so I can recover over the summer .Will let you all know how it goes .Take care all of you . Love Babs ❤️

[asfaan_abs]

Morning Babs

sorry what is LVRS Op

[sassy59 in reply to asfaan_abs]

It means lung volume reduction surgery asfaan_abs. Xxx

[davecarol2]

wishing you good luck babs everything crossed for posative outcome regards Davy boy xx

[Alfiebax2 in reply to davecarol2]

Thanks Davy x

[sassy59]

Good luck for tomorrow Babs and wishing you well. Xxx 😘

[Alfiebax2 in reply to sassy59]

Thank you xx

[Hacienda]

Hi Babs, keep us informed Please, as I have mine, Right Lung, on the 7th June I'm a bit Nervous. But then I am also on the Transplant List. Good Luck and I'm sure you will be Good for the Summer. Love n Hugs Carolina XXX

[Alfiebax2 in reply to Hacienda]

Thank Carolina I will definitely keep you up to spec .mine is my left lung , right lung too far gone to have an op. Like you I'm scared but also elated that hopefully I can get my life back. Will post as soon as I know what's going on.Take care .Xxx love Babs ❤️

[Hacienda in reply to Alfiebax2]

Thanks Babs, appreciate it , I hope to get some sort of life back also, been to long not Partying every Night...Ha Ha , Love n Hugs XXXXX

[Alfiebax2 in reply to Hacienda]

Haha love it .♥️♥️♥️

[Damon1864 Volunteer]

Wishing you good luck Babs hope everything goes well for you. Keeping my fingers crossed for a great out come for you. Love Bernadette 😳 xx

[Alfiebax2 in reply to Damon1864]

Thank you so much xx❤️

[Carnival567]

Good luck for tomorrow, I hope all goes well

[Alfiebax2 in reply to Carnival567]

Thank you very much ❤️

[Dedalus]

Best of luckBabs x

[Alfiebax2 in reply to Dedalus]

Thank you xx

[skischool]

Alfiebax,we are on the same flight path only i don't get to see the captain until the end of the month,similarly i'm a one lung person to and it is quite a leap into the unknown but hopefully something that will enhance our lives in the future.

Good luck..............Ski's and Scruffy cat xx

[Alfiebax2 in reply to skischool]

I hope so I'm thinking positive thoughts anyway . I wish you luck too .Take care xx

[Caspiana]

I hope it all goes smoothly Babs and you get your surgery very soon. Sending very best wishes to you.

Cas xx 🍀

[Alfiebax2 in reply to Caspiana]

I'm having surgery in the next 2 to 3 weeks so im overjoyed .Thank you for your good wishes xx

[Caspiana in reply to Alfiebax2]

👏👏👏👏

All the very best. xx 🌹

[Joseph260268]

Good luck.

[Alfiebax2 in reply to Joseph260268]

Thank you x

[Robin77]

All the best for meeting!

[Alfiebax2 in reply to Robin77]

Thanks x

[maggiewhiteley]

Hi, can I ask how active you are, and how long you have waited for the op?

[Alfiebax2 in reply to maggiewhiteley]

At the moment I'm not too active as breathing has got so bad .I've been visiting the Brompton since October last year so all in all I've waited 7 months ❤️

[maggiewhiteley in reply to Alfiebax2]

thanks for replying, I have just started the journey and a bit worried because I am not active,because of the breathing being difficult and thought it may scupper my chances,but perhaps there is hope after all !

[Alfiebax2 in reply to maggiewhiteley]

Never give up hope but do try to do some exercise as it puts brownie points on your medical notes .Good luck love Babs xx

[Croydonia]

Hi, I had the op last August at rbh with good results. The surgeon there is very experienced, and I’m sure you will be happy with his care. Good luck!

[Alfiebax2 in reply to Croydonia]

Nice to meet someone who has had the op not so long ago .Obviously I'm overjoyed but again scared but I know the Brompton is a great Hospital and I will have the best possible care .Can I ask how your recovery went and how long til you were almost back to normal .? Love Babs ❤️

[Croydonia]

Hello Babs, I was in for 6 days, gradually getting better, but after I came home, I got a pleural efflusion, and my lung filled up with liquid. This was due to infection , and I could hardly breathe. Back in the ward, they drained one and a half litres, and I stayed in for further few days. So not plain sailing, but all well now!

[Alfiebax2 in reply to Croydonia]

I read everything there was to read about it but the surgeon answered all my questions honestly and he just backed up all that I read .He did say I must make use of the pain management team and I must also eat well afterwards .Yes a few others had chest infections etc after this op so I am well read .I hope you are feeling good now and thank you for replying so quickly. Take care of yourself .love Babs xx

[Croydonia]

I hope it goes well, you’re under the best team, and will be able to do a lot more afterwards Babs. Let me know how you go, good luck. Laura

[Alfiebax2 in reply to Croydonia]

I certainly will and thanks for your good wishes xx

[Ergendl]

All the best. Do let us know how things go.

[Alfiebax2 in reply to Ergendl]

Thank you and I will keep you all updated ♥️

[maggiewhiteley]

have you have your op yet ?

[Alfiebax2 in reply to maggiewhiteley]

Hi Maggie I'm so despondent as when I met the surgeon and asked when I would be in , the answer was 2 to 3 weeks , well I've been hassling them I hasten to add in the nicest way , and I got an email half an hour ago .The operation schedule is really busy and they are looking at August , although if a cancellation comes in it could be any time .It is affecting my sleep all this waiting and I'm having horrible dreams about the op which I suppose is natural , but I've always been impatient and want it done and dusted .Thank you for asking , I promise every one I will keep you all informed .

Love Babs ❣️

[maggiewhiteley in reply to Alfiebax2]

Hi Babs,

So sorry your being held up this way, but just think we are half way through June now so August is not so far off. Just keep you chin up and it will soon be here.

Will be thinking of you xx Maggie

[maggiewhiteley in reply to maggiewhiteley]

meant to ask did they decide on the valves or lung reduction

[Alfiebax2 in reply to maggiewhiteley]

Hi Maggie I'm having the lung reduction big op not the valves .I'm pleased about that as the success rate is better than the valves . Speak soon , take care

Love Babs ❣️

[Hacienda in reply to Alfiebax2]

Oh Babs, Please don't get Despondent, I was trying to message you while I was in Hospital via my Mobile, it lost all my messages. You know I am back home now, Yes, I Had the valves all 4 and I'm happy with the Procedure. my friend Judy had Lung Reduction that you mention. We are all Different, The Surgeon & Lung Consultants Know what we require, so best they have our Health as their Priority. Do you Know that I was told my Procedure only took 33 minutes, Wow, felt amazed that they kept me from talking for that lengh of time.. I'm Recovering at Home and the Weather is still Lovely.. You too will have the Glorious Summer when you have your 's Done, Our Long term forecast is for Hotter weather in August, Phew too Hot much prefer September. I'm off to my Bed shortly, had all my family contacting me via Video streaming , loved it all, but oh so tired now.. Good Night Dear Babs. Fingers Crossed you Hear that there is a cancellation. Love n Hugs . xxxxxxx

[Alfiebax2 in reply to Hacienda]

Thank you so much Carolina especially as you have only just come out of hospital .I'm over the moon your procedure went well and you feel good ,long may it continue .Try to take it easy for a while ,don't push yourself too hard and do as you are told 😊.I'm getting so anxious waiting for mine when they told me it would be 2 to 3 wks but it's now 4 and a half weeks .Got an email yesterday to say that the op lists were very busy and my procedure will probably be in August although if a cancellation came in I could be in next week .I just want it done and dusted. I'm thinking all sorts of horrible things and it's keeping me awake .How is your friend that had the LVRS ? I hope she is well .Now I must let you get some rest .Please take it easy and again I'm so pleased you feel good .

Much love Babs ❣️

[Nitap]

Thinking of you and hope all goes well xx

[Alfiebax2 in reply to Nitap]

Thank you xxx

[Gillian1234]

Good luck xox

[Alfiebax2 in reply to Gillian1234]

Thank you .xxc