Tiffany's Thread (updates and prayers, and a place where she can smack Joe in public when he needs it :)

[Pennheel]

Absolutely. She's sitting there playing her game like a kid, most perked up she's been all day. She asked me if people were gonna think bad of her for getting a Nintendo for Christmas . She said they're going to think she's too old

You're never too old for some video gaming Heck, my 61 year old mother is pretty fond of them as am I. Sounds like it's very therapeutic to her so that's great. Prayers to you and yours Joe,and Merry Christmas

 

[Tin Man]

I’m older than @Pennheel’s mom… I’ll commiserate with Santa.

 

[joevol33]

Tiffany got some Belk cards for Christmas, I've brought her to buy her some shirts and pants. I think it helps getting her out of the house for something other than the Dr. She's going to try to make it to church Sunday.

 

[VolNExile]

Tiffany got some Belk cards for Christmas, I've brought her to buy her some shirts and pants. I think it helps getting her out of the house for something other than the Dr. She's going to try to make it to church Sunday.

Any updates from the transplant team? Seems like Tiffany’s in her best shape in a long while!

 

[joevol33]

Any updates from the transplant team? Seems like Tiffany’s in her best shape in a long while!

They talked today, her Dr here called and said her last labs were clear, so she let him know. He's still saying towards the end of the month.

 

[joevol33]

I was picking at Tiffany over her game on her phone, telling her she had an addiction. She said I was addicted to Volnation, and posted so much because I'm an attention ho


*She ain't wrong though

 

[Vol since 77]

I was picking at Tiffany over her game on her phone, telling her she had an addiction. She said I was addicted to Volnation, and posted so much because I'm an attention ho


*She ain't wrong though

 

[joevol33]

I'm worried about Tiffany's health during this, and the California thing. She's already stressed about what she's going to do. At least her parents got much better in the way they treated her over the past few years. She loves her momma, she's been sitting here crying this whole time. I've tried telling her I understand, but she's gotta be strong for her health also.

 

[malinoisvol]

I'm worried about Tiffany's health during this, and the California thing. She's already stressed about what she's going to do. At least her parents got much better in the way they treated her over the past few years. She loves her momma, she's been sitting here crying this whole time. I've tried telling her I understand, but she's gotta be strong for her health also.

Not an easy situation to be in. Not meaning to sound callous or cold, but, IMO, Tiffany should press on with getting her health in order so she can be there for the girls long term.

Talk about a rock and a hard place.

 

[82_VOL_83]

Not an easy situation to be in. Not meaning to sound callous or cold, but, IMO, Tiffany should press on with getting her health in order so she can be there for the girls long term.

Talk about a rock and a hard place.

Sorry Joe, I didn't see the Prayers Thread until after I posted the original. Somehow she needs to concentrate on herself while helping her Mom. I wish there was something we at VN could do for you guys in this situation but there simply isn't anything to do other than say a big prayer.

 

[joevol33]

I agree, and told her that this morning. Her sister showed up, so I left her there, and she's bringing her home. She walked out just wanting to cry on me when I was leaving. From the report on her patient portal it's pretty bad. She's had a bad cough for a while, but wouldn't go to the Dr, because she was scared it'd be cancer, her mom died from lung cancer. Which is crazy, you'd think she'd want to stay on top of it. She only went last night because of her BP being so high, and heart rate. Patient portal is good, but also bad. Tiffany was distraught this morning when she woke me up after reading it. Then then sitting there reading it, and googling what it all meant. Just a tough thing, but hopefully they can do something.

 

[malinoisvol]

I agree, and told her that this morning. Her sister showed up, so I left her there, and she's bringing her home. She walked out just wanting to cry on me when I was leaving. From the report on her patient portal it's pretty bad. She's had a bad cough for a while, but wouldn't go to the Dr, because she was scared it'd be cancer, her mom died from lung cancer. Which is crazy, you'd think she'd want to stay on top of it. She only went last night because of her BP being so high, and heart rate. Patient portal is good, but also bad. Tiffany was distraught this morning when she woke me up after reading it. Then then sitting there reading it, and googling what it all meant. Just a tough thing, but hopefully they can do something.

I can only imagine the absolute angst you two are feeling right now, especially Tiffany.

 

[BigO95]

I agree, and told her that this morning. Her sister showed up, so I left her there, and she's bringing her home. She walked out just wanting to cry on me when I was leaving. From the report on her patient portal it's pretty bad. She's had a bad cough for a while, but wouldn't go to the Dr, because she was scared it'd be cancer, her mom died from lung cancer. Which is crazy, you'd think she'd want to stay on top of it. She only went last night because of her BP being so high, and heart rate. Patient portal is good, but also bad. Tiffany was distraught this morning when she woke me up after reading it. Then then sitting there reading it, and googling what it all meant. Just a tough thing, but hopefully they can do something.

I'm praying for you all sir.... I'm sorry to hear that about your mother in law.

 

[WestTennesseeFox]

I agree, and told her that this morning. Her sister showed up, so I left her there, and she's bringing her home. She walked out just wanting to cry on me when I was leaving. From the report on her patient portal it's pretty bad. She's had a bad cough for a while, but wouldn't go to the Dr, because she was scared it'd be cancer, her mom died from lung cancer. Which is crazy, you'd think she'd want to stay on top of it. She only went last night because of her BP being so high, and heart rate. Patient portal is good, but also bad. Tiffany was distraught this morning when she woke me up after reading it. Then then sitting there reading it, and googling what it all meant. Just a tough thing, but hopefully they can do something.

I read the results in the patient portal both times I was diagnosed and Googled what it meant before I heard from the doctor. Both times, the prognosis my oncologist communicated was far more favorable than what my Google research indicated. Maybe once the oncologist reviews her case, it is not as bad as the portal makes it appear.

 

[joevol33]

I read the results in the patient portal both times I was diagnosed and Googled what it meant before I heard from the doctor. Both times, the prognosis my oncologist communicated was far more favorable than what my Google research indicated. Maybe once the oncologist reviews her case, it is not as bad as the portal makes it appear.

I hope so. They go tomorrow, Tiffany's sister is going to pick her so they can be there. Idk the right thing, I just know how I felt when she almost died. I told her if it was worst case, like getting so much time to live, they should be there, but also give them space to deal with it together. I appreciate everyone who was there when I almost lost her, but there was moments I just wanted to be alone with her. I know it's their momma, and you can't replace a mother, but if it's bad, I'm sure at first her dad may just want some time to accept it with his wife. Idk, everyone isn't like me maybe, but that's definitely how I felt. Hopefully the Drs at the ER gave her worst case, and the Dr tomorrow may offer hope.

 

[Tin Man]

 

[2EastTnVols]

Prayers up for all you guys Joe

 

[joevol33]

She's getting ready for her sister to come get her. I worry how she's going to handle today if everything is correct from the hospital. We just had a big long talk about worse case scenario, those aren't easy. She could be in a spot if having to choose to be here waiting on her mom to fight or leave, or going for her surgery. That's gonna be tough if so, I'd hate to be in that position. Of course they talked about it, and told her she better go get fixed. If I was in her mom's position, I wouldn't want my kid to pass up a chance to prolong their life to watch me die. I mean we don't know anything, she may live a long time, we're just talking worse case. It's definitely not comfortable conversation.

 

[Tin Man]

 

[volwindy]

She's getting ready for her sister to come get her. I worry how she's going to handle today if everything is correct from the hospital. We just had a big long talk about worse case scenario, those aren't easy. She could be in a spot if having to choose to be here waiting on her mom to fight or leave, or going for her surgery. That's gonna be tough if so, I'd hate to be in that position. Of course they talked about it, and told her she better go get fixed. If I was in her mom's position, I wouldn't want my kid to pass up a chance to prolong their life to watch me die. I mean we don't know anything, she may live a long time, we're just talking worse case. It's definitely not comfortable conversation.

The problem with her sticking around waiting could mean she could be jeopardizing her own health. So she should be thinking about herself and her daughters first. I know easier said than done.

 

[joevol33]

The problem with her sticking around waiting could mean she could be jeopardizing her own health. So she should be thinking about herself and her daughters first. I know easier said than done.

I told her that, and she knows. It's like you said, easier said than done.

 

[joevol33]

Oh yeah, they're still waiting for the Dr to come in, so haven't heard anything yet.

 

[vollygirl]

Oh yeah, they're still waiting for the Dr to come in, so haven't heard anything yet.

Oh my gosh! The waiting is so brutal!

 

[joevol33]

First, they want to do a biopsy and pet scan before giving any definite prognosis. That said, it doesn't look good right now. Lungs, trachea, and liver all have tumors/spots that are likely cancerous he said. One huge tumor in the middle of her chest, that was probably what was messing with her heart. I think I'd mentioned her Dr had been treating her for bursitis, and we'd taken her one of Tiffany's walkers. Oncologist said he's pretty sure it's not bursitis, but the cancer spreading. He's gonna do the biopsy and stuff, but prepared them for the worst. He said it seems to be pretty aggressive from where there's tumors and spots, and he's not too hopeful that treatment will do anything, but pending the PET scan and biopsy they will try. They're holding up right now, I worry about Tiffany when she gets home

 

[vollygirl]

First, they want to do a biopsy and pet scan before giving any definite prognosis. That said, it doesn't look good right now. Lungs, trachea, and liver all have tumors/spots that are likely cancerous he said. One huge tumor in the middle of her chest, that was probably what was messing with her heart. I think I'd mentioned her Dr had been treating her for bursitis, and we'd taken her one of Tiffany's walkers. Oncologist said he's pretty sure it's not bursitis, but the cancer spreading. He's gonna do the biopsy and stuff, but prepared them for the worst. He said it seems to be pretty aggressive from where there's tumors and spots, and he's not too hopeful that treatment will do anything, but pending the PET scan and biopsy they will try. They're holding up right now, I worry about Tiffany when she gets home

It is so hard. So hard. And this seems so unfair. I know God's plan is perfect, and I know Tiffany knows where to go for strength, but this is so hard.