Prayers requested. UPDATE 12/20//02

[Carl]

My mother goes in Monday to have an endoscope done. They will be taking a biopsy and enlarging her esophagus. The upper GI she had done showed that her esophagus was closed 50%. The doctor says that if it turns out to be cancer, there is not much that can be done. Naturally, I am very worried. We pray for the best, but my mother has lost her appetite and feels very weak, so of course we can't help but be very concerned. These developments are the reason I had to cancel my trip to Dis Con. Please keep us in your prayers.
Carl

The endoscope did NOT find anything serious in the throat. What was found was 3 large ulcers in the stomach. They did a biopsy on them and we'll know in a few days what that shows. This is encouraging news, so far. We still do not know what is causing the pain in her neck. Thanks everyone for your prayers.

The biopsy was negative. So, once again, all we have to worry about is what IS causing her problems. Nothing besides the ulcers has shown up. Let's hope that the neck pain was just stress and that once the ulcers get cleared up she will gain back her appetite and regain her strength.

 

[nativetxn]

Oh dear Carl. I would be worried too. I just said a prayer for your mother, that this isn't cancer.

{{{HUGS}}} for you, my friend. Remember that we are always here if you need to talk and that we care. Let us know what happens.

Katholyn

 

[Kermit]

I'm praying that she gets good results.

 

[helenabear]

Carl, I will certainly keep your mom in my prayers. I hope that this isn't cancer. Let us know how the tests go {{hugs}}

 

[Dan Murphy]

Hoping it goes well, Carl, and that no cancer is found. My prayers are with her, and you also.

I was looking forward to meeting you last week, but certainly understand family priorities. My best wishes.

Dan

 

[Serena]

Carl, this sounds too familiar. Keep us updated and it you need someone to vent to, feel free. I'm sorry

 

[grinningghost]

{{{Hugs}}} for you and your family.

 

[browneyes]

I'll pray for you mom, Carl. {{hugs}}

 

[Pin Wizard]

Prayers on the way that your mom will be okay.

 

[JasonLyons]

I have prayed for your mom and you

 

[EROS]

Wishing you and your family the very best. Let's stay HOPEFUL ......

 

[Mackey Mouse]

Praying that all goes well for your Mom and your family... Please keep us informed....

 

[Serena]

Eros, you're right. My "I'm sorry" was for him and his family having anything to worry about at all, and I wasn't clear.
It did sound depressing.

Carl, I really hope that whatver is wrong is easily fixed and she can have a quick recovery. I didn't mean to sound like I did. Just a few words brought back a lot of painful memories and I didn't mean to do that.

 

[Boots]

Saying a prayer for your mother. Please keep us posted.

 

[Kitty 34]

{{{{{HUGS}}}} and prayers for your Mom, Carl.

 

[TinkerPixie]

Sending prayers for your Mom. Hoping everything turns out well.

 

[CathyCanada]

Will keep your Mom and you in my prayers, Carl.
CC

 

[DopeyRN]

Prayers already said. Hope it all turns out well. Let us know, please.

 

[Mamu]

Carl your Mom is in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[Muffy]

Will keep your mom in my prayers!