And Now We Wait
By Four Walls
@FourWalls (86855)
United States
May 16, 2023 9:21pm CST
My sister-in-law had her pulmoscopy today. I must say, the hospital was really on the ball. They came to get her about 45 minutes before her scheduled procedure time. They told us it’d take an hour. Well, “an hour” after her “scheduled” start time I was on my way home because she was done and back in the room!
And now…we wait.
As Tom Petty said, “the waiting is the hardest part.”
According to my sis-in-law they cleaned goop out of her lungs during the procedure, which should hopefully help her recover from pneumonia. They also, thank God, did NOT see any traces of cancer.
There are a boatload of pulmonary issues she could have, but the worst one has been eliminated.
It was good to see my brother today (I talk to him every day but I don’t see him much).
Hopefully they’ll have a plan of action laid out for my sis-in-law tomorrow and we’ll go from there.
This is a floral arrangement she got. Isn’t it so cute!!!!
Here’s Petty’s classic “The Waiting”:
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17 responses
@Dena91 (17038)
• United States
17 May 23
Praying for a good report for your sis in law. Thankful no cancer was found. Glad you were able to see your brother today. 
My grandma and Dad both suffered from COPD because of their smoking habit. They had a lot of issues with their lungs as they got older.
My grandma and Dad both suffered from COPD because of their smoking habit. They had a lot of issues with their lungs as they got older.2 people like this
@FourWalls (86855)
• United States
17 May 23
Thanks for your prayers. My mom had COPD, too. Thankfully, she quit smoking and it bought her a few years of relative health.
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@FourWalls (86855)
• United States
17 May 23
Thanks so much. I just hope they let her know what they found and devise a plan of action.
I just hope they let her know what they found and devise a plan of action.1 person likes this
@celticeagle (189957)
• Boise, Idaho
18 May 23
What a cute bouquet. Sounds like the procedure went well and did a lot of good. Thank goodness they saw no cancer.
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@celticeagle (189957)
• Boise, Idaho
19 May 23
@FourWalls ..........That's for sure.
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@FourWalls (86855)
• United States
18 May 23
It’s truly a blessing that we have these medical advances that we do!
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@FourWalls (86855)
• United States
17 May 23
They know how much she loves dogs, so it’s the perfect arrangement for her.
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@JudyEv (382465)
• Rockingham, Australia
18 May 23
@FourWalls Do you know - I missed the dog till you mentioned it and I went back to have another look.
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@LindaOHio (222726)
• United States
17 May 23
I'm glad the procedure went well and that there was no evidence of cancer. Keep us posted. I will be thinking about her.
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@FourWalls (86855)
• United States
17 May 23
The doctor still hasn’t been in this morning. 
I know they’re bouncing off the walls from waiting to hear.
I know they’re bouncing off the walls from waiting to hear.1 person likes this
@FourWalls (86855)
• United States
17 May 23
Thank you. She’ll have respiratory therapy when they get the pneumonia cleared and her heart rate back to normal. (The latter is from anxiety disorder.)
She’ll have respiratory therapy when they get the pneumonia cleared and her heart rate back to normal. (The latter is from anxiety disorder.)1 person likes this
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
19 May 23
@FourWalls Glad she is recovering now. That part is behind all of you.
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@GardenGerty (169568)
• United States
17 May 23
It is always good when things go smoothly for hospitalizations. I am glad they ruled out the one, and that they are looking to clear up anything else.
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@FourWalls (86855)
• United States
18 May 23
Things came out all right. Now if we can just get her to stay well….
@BarBaraPrz (51838)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
17 May 23
Love that floral bear.
Good to know that your sis-in-law doesn't have lung cancer.
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@FourWalls (86855)
• United States
17 May 23
You’d think “she never smoked” would rid her of the threat, but my brother did (just recently quit), and the dangers of second-hand smoke are real.
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@FourWalls (86855)
• United States
17 May 23
Thank you.
They sedated her instead of knocking her out, because she was bright and bubbly when she got back in the room.
They sedated her instead of knocking her out, because she was bright and bubbly when she got back in the room.1 person likes this
@Juliaacv (56374)
• Canada
17 May 23
@FourWalls I couldn't imagine being just sedated and knowing what was going on. I would so jump up and start running.
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@FourWalls (86855)
• United States
17 May 23
Thanks so much. She’s doing well this morning, according to my brother.
She’s doing well this morning, according to my brother.1 person likes this
@LadyDuck (502753)
• Italy
17 May 23
@FourWalls - I am glad, I hope she is going to be fine.
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@wolfgirl569 (135966)
• Marion, Ohio
17 May 23
Hoping things keep going good for her
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@RasmaSandra (98106)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
18 May 23
Beautiful arrangement, I hope all goes well and will keep her in my prayers,
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@FourWalls (86855)
• United States
18 May 23
I appreciate that. She’s doing well.
She’s doing well.1 person likes this
@Deepizzaguy (122305)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
17 May 23
i know the feeling of waiting since it does take a toll on all of us.
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@FourWalls (86855)
• United States
17 May 23
Indeed. A family member who’s sick is an emotionally taxing event for everyone who loves that family member.
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@Deepizzaguy (122305)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
17 May 23
@FourWalls It does hurt a lot.
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@FourWalls (86855)
• United States
17 May 23
Having that cute floral arrangement will definitely perk you up!!
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@FourWalls (86855)
• United States
17 May 23
Thank you. She’s been sleeping well and breathing better, so she appears to be on the road to recovery.
She’s been sleeping well and breathing better, so she appears to be on the road to recovery.
@zainkhan121 (858)
• Pakistan
17 May 23
It must have been nice to spend time with your brother today, even if you speak to him regularly. Family support can be invaluable during times like these, and being there for each other can provide comfort and strength.
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@FourWalls (86855)
• United States
17 May 23
Her sisters have been there every time I’ve been to the hospital, so she has plenty of support. And you’re right, it’s very important.
