An update on Yvonne's appointment
By Jimbo45
@Ineeddentures (37191)
May 21, 2026 2:25pm CST
Ok, as promised here is an update on how Yvonne got on today at her appointment.
She has not got cancer.
But
The blood tests did show what we already knew from tests done in about 2008
Yvonne does Indeed have Cystic Fibrosis - not a carrier , but both faulty genes making it the full blown condition
We already knew. We knew her heritage, her bloodline and everything else the blood tests all those years ago showed up.
The combination of faulty genes Yvonne has , is very rare - shared by only a handful of people globally.
What difference will knowing this make to Yvonne and her future care. Well one tablet per day extra because most of the medications for CF and COPD overlap.
The doctor was very pleased with her today.
Her saturations were 98%
Her BP normal
Her Heart rate excellent
And her weight quite healthy although up on 6 months ago
So that's the update
Thanks to everyone who responded to my last post.
Yvonne saw what was said and has asked me.to thank you all.
The image is from 2004 in Amsterdam
Those were the.days....
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@RasmaSandra (98755)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
21 May
I have a similar photo of me and my hubby. You two made such a cute couple, I am glad she is doing well and I send her many blessings and wish her the best.
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@RasmaSandra (98755)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
21 May
@Ineeddentures unfortunately there are not too many because we would be taking photos one of the other.
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@Ineeddentures (37191)
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21 May
It's the only photo that survived our move down here.
I'm sure that you treasure the photos.you have with you and your husband in them
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@Ineeddentures (37191)
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21 May
Well Tammy
Obviously glad it's not cancer
But a bit confused being told something we knew for certain anyway
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@allen0187 (59982)
• Philippines
21 May
This is good to hear man.
Prayers up for Yvonne.
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@Ineeddentures (37191)
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21 May
Thanks
I am one relieved .an tonight, that's for sure
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@Juliaacv (56715)
• Canada
21 May
@Ineeddentures That really must make you wonder.
I hope that she remains healthy as long as she can.
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@Ineeddentures (37191)
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21 May
It is better news than we expected
But we didn't expect to be told something we already knew - which the doctor didn't seem to be aware of
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@Ineeddentures (37191)
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21 May
@Juliaacv
I told the doctor if he read the screen it would mention Armenia and a Jewish Heritage
He did, and nodded.
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@wolfgirl569 (136992)
• Marion, Ohio
21 May
That is great news as you already knew about the CF. Glad they can help manage it.
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@wolfgirl569 (136992)
• Marion, Ohio
21 May
@Ineeddentures That is some very good points. Sorry about losing the kids.
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@Ineeddentures (37191)
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21 May
I think somewhere someone was negligent - how could thos CF diagnosis from all those years ago not be on her current records
And why when it was discovered all those years ago was it never followed up
Especially given Yvonne had 2 children die because of Cystic Fibrosis
Questions need to be answered
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@sallypup (69392)
• Centralia, Washington
22 May
@Ineeddentures That's so terribly sad.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (90450)
• Rupert, Idaho
21 May
Well that is good to hear that it is not the C word....
Sorry that she has CF though, I've heard of it, but don't know too much about it...
and that is a sweet photo of you two
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@Ineeddentures (37191)
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21 May
It's a good photo
We were just off of the dance floor.
The people filming asked us to kiss lol
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@MommyOfEli2013 (90450)
• Rupert, Idaho
21 May
@Ineeddentures Well that sounds like a fun time...
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@Ineeddentures (37191)
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21 May
@MommyOfEli2013
I didn't pay any heed to the filming
Then a lot of years after
Someone pointed out to me that they had seen me and Yvonne dancing on stage in a film lol
I have no idea which film
I was quite stoned that night
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@snowy22315 (210213)
• United States
21 May
Sounds like everything is as good as it can be under the circumstances. That is surely a relief.
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@Ineeddentures (37191)
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21 May
Ah well
Yvonne is almost unique lol
Only 4 other people on the CF database share her gene combination
Could be related, we are going to find out
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@Ineeddentures (37191)
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23 May
I'm obviously glad no cancer was found - one less thing to worry about
You shouldn't have been hiding your faces
It would have been a lovelier picture lol
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@LadyDuck (503988)
• Italy
24 May
@Ineeddentures 
We were watching the Guide of France because we were going to vacation on the French Riviera together, 4 months before getting married.
We were watching the Guide of France because we were going to vacation on the French Riviera together, 4 months before getting married.1 person likes this
@Ineeddentures (37191)
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24 May
@LadyDuck
The French Riviera sounds beautiful.
I have an elderly Uncle whoi es there.
He won't come back to Scotland
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@Marilynda1225 (91431)
• United States
22 May
What an adorable couple you two are 
You can only take things a day at a time dealing with her present health but it's good that Yvonne got a good report and certainly great that she doesn't have cancer.
You can only take things a day at a time dealing with her present health but it's good that Yvonne got a good report and certainly great that she doesn't have cancer.1 person likes this
@Marilynda1225 (91431)
• United States
24 May
@Ineeddentures we all have pictures like that and wish we still looked young and gorgeous
Enjoy your holiday
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@Ineeddentures (37191)
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23 May
Were!! Lol
I wished I still looked like that now
Great she doesn't have cancer.
The CFwe can deal with
And now we are on holiday again
Yayforus
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@Ineeddentures (37191)
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24 May
@Marilynda1225
It's going well so far
Now I am just old and stunning lol
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@Ineeddentures (37191)
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21 May
Aye.
No Cancer is what it's all about.
That's the best news possible.
The CF, we have lived with that for 29'years
Yvonne has lived with it all of her life, and lost 2 children to it
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@Ineeddentures (37191)
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21 May
It was diagnosed 29 years ago.
This was just more in depth
It's not an issue
But the COPD will continue to be
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@thelme55 (79581)
• Germany
24 May
@Ineeddentures Yvonne is lucky to have you. Enjoy both of you on your vacay.
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@Ineeddentures (37191)
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24 May
Yvonne does cope well but she needs a lot of prompting and me nagging her to keep the routine going
But she does know she has to do so
And now we are on holiday again after a long winter she sees the benefits of me being somewhat strict about her medication
I wouldn't change my caring style lol and I don't think Yvonne would have me change it
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@thedevilinme (5270)
• Northampton, England
22 May
My sister had that. Op jo. She may need a wee baggy for a month- that is a wee baggy.
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@thedevilinme (5270)
• Northampton, England
23 May
@Ineeddentures noo that wee baggy son
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@2ndchances24 (12361)
• Cloverdale, Indiana
22 May
Glad to hear she doesn't have cancer & doing good
as she can with the illness she does have I hope she has done her
research on how to help get better cause that's what helps.1 person likes this
@2ndchances24 (12361)
• Cloverdale, Indiana
22 May
@Ineeddentures sorry to hear that 
"This one doesn't get better."
If I was in her shoes I'd do whatever I could or had to do to feel better.
"This one doesn't get better."
If I was in her shoes I'd do whatever I could or had to do to feel better.1 person likes this
@Ineeddentures (37191)
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23 May
@2ndchances24
If I was on my last legs I would do what I wanted and wouldn't give a.flying fig about it not being good for me lol
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@Ineeddentures (37191)
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22 May
This one doesn't get better.
But medication improving means sufferers do live longer.
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@luisadannointed (11885)
• Philippines
26 May
I am glad that she is okay. I pray that she will have a complete recovery from evertyhing, God bless you both. Always take care of her, a loving husband is a great cure for the wife. God bless.
The photo! You are so PDA! Hahahaha... You are both so sweet. God bless.
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@luisadannointed (11885)
• Philippines
26 May
@Ineeddentures I will continually pray for her. I hope you enjoy more travels and food to eat together. Does she like riding your motorcycle? Can she ride it with you?
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@Ineeddentures (37191)
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26 May
Well she won't ever recover because both CF and COPD are real ling function eroders
If anything it will eventually become quite terrible, it only ends one way sadly
The photo, we were both 43 or 44 in that photo
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@Ineeddentures (37191)
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26 May
@luisadannointed
Yvonne has been my passenger since 2011 and we have covered almost 250,000 miles over the last 15 years
@Ineeddentures (37191)
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23 May
Thanks Judy.
To be honest neither Yvonne or I thought she would even still be alive now,
@JudyEv (384105)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 May
@Ineeddentures That's so sad. It must have been devastating. I'm so sorry. I understand treatment has improved quite a bit over the last decade or two.
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@JudyEv (384105)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 May
@Ineeddentures So that's all good news really. No doubt there will be more improvements over time.
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@Ineeddentures (37191)
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22 May
@JudyEv
People with CF are loving into their 80,s now
It used to be that 40 was optimistic Judy
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@lovebuglena (52492)
• Staten Island, New York
22 May
Good thing that cancer is nowhere to be found.
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@LindaOHio (223560)
• United States
22 May
I am sorry for her diagnosis; but I'm glad she's doing so well. I will say a prayer for her.
That's a great photo.
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@Ineeddentures (37191)
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23 May
We knew about the CF over 20 years ago
It's not a big deal
She is doing well , I out it down to not just good care, but loving good care.
Thanks for the prayer and kind words Linda
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