Update on John

[Johnsel]

Good Morning everyone hope you are as well as can be. John had his long awaited consultant meeting yesterday with results of his PET scan. She stated that his lungs haven’t deteriorated further which is good news. They suggested that his SOB could be down to his hiatus hernia and are making him an appointment with the Digestive Department, although not sure what can be done as 4 years ago when he sought help for his hernia, they found he had a damaged esophagus and could not operate. The only fly in the ointment is they saw something on his colon which they said could be a glip on the X-ray or they were not ruling out a tumor so John is to have a colonoscopy. So good and bad news. Just hoping also that his breathing improves, back on steroids and a new steroid inhaler. Take care all. Carole xxx

[sassy59]

Thank you for the update on John, so pleased he’s seen his consultant. Hoping it was just a blip on the X-ray Carole.

Sending love and good wishes to you both. Xxx😘💖

[Johnsel in reply to sassy59]

Thank you Carole for your kind words. Hope you are both OK. Love Carole 🥰🥰🥰

[sassy59 in reply to Johnsel]

We’re ok thank you Carole. Lots of love, Carole xxxx🤗💕👍🌈

[Daisy55]

Pleased John has had his appt now and is getting the procedures to deal with anything else that may be occurring . It is good that his lungs are stable . Hope all goes well , sending love xx❤️

[Johnsel in reply to Daisy55]

Thank you Daisy it is good news just got to find out what is making John so breathless. x

[Hacienda]

Morning Carole, Pleased that John's Lungs have not Deteriorated, That is Good. Just a waiting game now, Hope all goes well for the Colonoscopy. Sending Love to you Both. C. XXX

[Johnsel in reply to Hacienda]

Thank you Carolina and it is good news re the lungs. Hopefully they can find out what is making John so breathless. Hope you are feeling better. Love Carole 💕💕🥰

[Hacienda in reply to Johnsel]

I am feeling a bit Better now Carole, Thank you, When I had an ecg and scan, Last Year, I was told I had a small blockage right side of Heart( can't remember the Medical Term) that was probably causing my Severe Breathlessness, No action was taken. So, as I have been Breathless all these Months I wonder if that is still my problem. ? I shall await for Nurse Carolyn to phone me, and discuss with her. Hopefully John will get sorted out with answers. Much Love to you Both. C. XXX

[Johnsel in reply to Hacienda]

Thank you so much Carolina. It just goes to show it’s not always lung problems that make you breathless. So glad you are feeling better. Love Carole xxx

[HungryHufflepuff]

Thank you for the update. Sending lots of good wishes to you and John, and wishing him all the best for the colonoscopy 🌈

[Johnsel in reply to HungryHufflepuff]

Thank you Hungry Hufflepuff for your good wishes. Love Carole xx

[corriena]

Good news on the lungs. Im keeping my fingers crossed for a blip on the xray. But if it is anything elce at least it is being investigated. Prayers for a good outcome 😷

[Johnsel in reply to corriena]

Thank you Corriena for your kind words. Carole xx

[skischool]

Excellent news on the lungs Carole and colons are notorious for having lumps and bumps which nine times out of ten amount to nothing and hopefully this will be proven albeit uncomfortable with the drain rods with a camera.

Wishing you and John calmer times over the coming months.

Love Skis and Scruffy 🙂😻x

[Johnsel in reply to skischool]

Thank you Skis for your reply and for putting my mind at rest re lumps and bumps on the colon. Fingers crossed 🤞 that is the case. Love Carole and Rosie xx

[Damon1864 Volunteer]

So nice to have an update on John let's hope it is just a blip, wishing you both well have a lovely day and take care 😊 Bernadette and Jack 🐕 xxxx

[Johnsel in reply to Damon1864]

Thank you Bernadette for your kind words. Love Carole xx

[judes]

Well, Johns appt seem to be a bit of swings and roundabouts. Good news on the lung front, with regard to the colonoscopy the prep is worse than the examination. I’ve had several and all have turned out to be clear but good they are checking.

Love and hugs

J

[Izb1]

Good news that John's lungs haven't detoriated and fingers crossed that the x ray on colon is just a glip. For the first time the shortage of breath I have been suffering for over a week isnt down to an infection and so had to come of the antibiotics and just take the steroids, the doctor doesn't know what is going on but cant do breathing tests until this covid has died down a little. She suspects something else is developing but doesnt know what, so its a waiting game for me. Hope John feels better soon x

[Johnsel in reply to Izb1]

Thank you for your reply Izb1. It is certainly a puzzle what is going on with being SOB for you and John. I have my suspicions it is John’s Hiatus Hernia that is causing his. Hopefully you will find the answer to your breathing problem. Carole

[Izb1 in reply to Johnsel]

Thanks Carole, I have wondered about a hernia, although the doctor said last week she suspects I am developing asthma as well, I dont think this is the case myself but wont be taking any other meds until things are confirmed. It never ends does it x