LYNN & TIM

LYNN & TIM
BEFORE the first floor REMODEL

Sunday, December 28, 2008

Pulmonary Function Tests

I had a set of pulmonary function tests and good results today! These tests needed to be very positive because the cancerous lymph nodes are wrapped around my pulmonary artery which is the only blood supply to my right lung where the tumor is, and if the lymph nodes cannot be separated (to be removed) from the artery, it will be necessary to cap off that artery and remove my entire right lung. In that case, I will need to be able to function with one lung...and the results of my tests show that I currently have 100% pulmonary function (yes, I kept trying until I hit 100%), so this should not be a problem. They said "No Marathons" and no "Downhill skiiing in Denver"...obviously no problem.
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5 comments:

  1. DeniseMonday, 29 December, 2008

    Dear Lynn,

    Since I heard your diagnosis, I have thought about you each day. I think about you, your family, my kids, and how kind you've been to them through the years.

    I am very confident your surgery will go well. Everyone tells me you are an amazing person, and I believe attitude has a lot to do with healing.

    I'd like to make your family a meal or two while you are recovering. Please keep in touch.

    Denise Wahlberg

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  2. Ed BarrickTuesday, 30 December, 2008

    Hi Lynn,

    I'm Ed Barrick, friend of Ellen and Bruce, from Dearborn.

    I'm sorry to hear of your lung cancer. I'm sure God will hear our prayers for your successful surgery and rapid and complete recovery.

    By way of encouragement, I was a lung cancer/TB suspect back in 1963 and had to have part of my left lung removed. I'm now 74 years old and have had a very active life, snow and water skiing and still play tennis 3 days per week.

    I wish the very best for you.

    With the love of Christ, I am,

    Ed Barrick

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  3. AnonymousTuesday, 30 December, 2008

    Hi Lynn,
    I knew this picture would make you laugh! My grandmother made all my halloween costumes and Mitch found this pic..
    Sending you all our love and prayers....
    Talk soon
    Ellen and Mitch

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  4. MarciaSunday, 04 January, 2009

    Lynn, I am Marcia, a friend of Sue Kaschak. Please feel free to email me at mltallen@yahoo.com. We are both members of the 'club you never want to join', and I would love to be in touch for whatever help I can offer. I will be thinking of you and praying for you as you start this process. I think I can offer you some encouragement...email me.

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  5. FreddiePMonday, 05 January, 2009

    Hi Lynn. You are part of our prayers, even my little girl prayed for you with me yesterday. Keep shooting for that 100% - You can do it! Hope to see you soon.

    Freddie Pilipuf

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