Double Lung Transplant Decision....Update..

[crappiequeennc]

I'm writing this to let ya'll know that I have made my mind up on the lung transplant. I have done a lot of talking to people and a lot of research on the internet about it. I also done a lot of praying about it. And I also know that a lot of people have been praying for me. First of all...There is no guarantee that with this surgery that I would live even one more day longer with new lungs than with the lungs I have now....There's a chance I would...But there's a chance I would not...Even though I would be on the transplant list there is no guarantee that I would ever receive the lungs...I would be on call 24 hours a day 7 days a week...After the surgery I would have to move to Durham for about 6 months...So I could go through the rehab...Someone would have to be with me at all times....Then there is the meds that I would have to be on so that I might not reject the lung....They are sooooo expensive.....So with all that I know now...I have made the decision to not have the surgery...I will live out my life the best I can...I do not want to be a burden on anyone...They are sending someone out next week to help me with my baths and to keep house for me...I can't walk very well anymore....I don't have enough oxygen....I'm not going to complain about my life...I've had a good one...I'm not rich with money...But I have the love of my kids and grandbabies...So that in itself makes me one of the richest people in the world....I can't get out and go very much any more...When I do one of my boys goes with me....My boys know that when my time comes to not let me suffer...Don't try any extra whatever's to keep me a live...Let me go in peace....I have told my doctors this also..My God tells me that he has gone ahead of me and has a place prepared for me...And I know he has....And I can't wait to get there to see it for myself.....I do not want anyone to feel sorry for me..I want ya'll to know that I do love each and everyone of you...You have all been the very best of friends, and family to me....You have all helped me out when I needed it...And I thank God everyday for you all...Please keep me and my family in your prayers...We will surely need them....

[Cane Pole]

Bless you and your family. Thank you for being a friend.

Sincerely and with love,

Tom

[Jeepster04]

Very respectable wishes. Bless you and all that are close to you.

[STUMP HUNTER]

God bless you and your family and my thoughts and prayer are with you.

Sincerely,
Ronnie

[luvjign]

I'm writing this to let ya'll know that I have made my mind up on the lung transplant. I have done a lot of talking to people and a lot of research on the internet about it. I also done a lot of praying about it. And I also know that a lot of people have been praying for me. First of all...There is no guarantee that with this surgery that I would live even one more day longer with new lungs than with the lungs I have now....There's a chance I would...But there's a chance I would not...Even though I would be on the transplant list there is no guarantee that I would ever receive the lungs...I would be on call 24 hours a day 7 days a week...After the surgery I would have to move to Durham for about 6 months...So I could go through the rehab...Someone would have to be with me at all times....Then there is the meds that I would have to be on so that I might not reject the lung....They are sooooo expensive.....So with all that I know now...I have made the decision to not have the surgery...I will live out my life the best I can...I do not want to be a burden on anyone...They are sending someone out next week to help me with my baths and to keep house for me...I can't walk very well anymore....I don't have enough oxygen....I'm not going to complain about my life...I've had a good one...I'm not rich with money...But I have the love of my kids and grandbabies...So that in itself makes me one of the richest people in the world....I can't get out and go very much any more...When I do one of my boys goes with me....My boys know that when my time comes to not let me suffer...Don't try any extra whatever's to keep me a live...Let me go in peace....I have told my doctors this also..My God tells me that he has gone ahead of me and has a place prepared for me...And I know he has....And I can't wait to get there to see it for myself.....I do not want anyone to feel sorry for me..I want ya'll to know that I do love each and everyone of you...You have all been the very best of friends, and family to me....You have all helped me out when I needed it...And I thank God everyday for you all...Please keep me and my family in your prayers...We will surely need them....

crappiequeen, I don't know you......other than your communication through this forum. But, I can say you are one courageous individual. I feel helpless because of your health compared to mine. I am going to say a special prayer for you tonight, because I feel a more-than-urgent need to. I know it is easy for someone to encourage a person in your condition not to give up, but, I know the power of our God. Without going in depth on encouragement, I will just say........Always expect a miracle. May God bless you.

LJ

[crappiecrazy]

Queen,
Thank you for sharing! You and your family are in my prayers.
Crazy

[booger1]

god bless and good luck.

[painterfish]

good to here from you crappiequeen may god be with you and your family though this time

[catman]

prayer sent and may god bless you, sounds like to me he already has.

[Crappie Reaper]

Queen, I've been wondering what's up. Thanks for letting us know! I think you've made the right decision and pray that things are very smooth and painless. You're a good woman and we have all missed your posts. Even though we as a group on a forum are distant from you, all of us wish you the best. God Bless you.