tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353704001261912124.comments2010-10-18T19:02:16.465-05:00LaskoWritesauthor99http://www.blogger.com/profile/08555683524911147296noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353704001261912124.post-59371066927918167222010-10-18T19:02:16.465-05:002010-10-18T19:02:16.465-05:00Great post. You've made me want to try and lo...Great post. You've made me want to try and lose the pounds that I've been putting off losing. Like you, I was skinny once in my life and now I feel like I will be again. This has inspired me to try, not try, succeed in my health goals. If you can do it, and I've read your blog so what I mean by if you can do it, is you've been through brain surgery and are facing a transplant, well, hell girl, if you can do it and stay positive, then I can do it. Keep up the posts, I need the support.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353704001261912124.post-63050240623232156722010-04-30T07:40:20.468-05:002010-04-30T07:40:20.468-05:00Hi Donna, Thanks for your kind comments about me. ...Hi Donna, Thanks for your kind comments about me. Don't feel bad about the pain; it is brief, easily controlled with medication, and nothing compared to the pain of seeing a loved one suffer from kidney failure. It was an incredible joy to me to see April feeling so well and so happy after the transplant. Those were the best 20 days she had in a long time and I would do it all over again. <br />For those who want to see my transplant blog it's at AprilAndRobsTransplant.blogspot.com, and my tribute to her is at AprilGillespie.blogspot.com.<br />Keep us posted on the transplant; I will be excited to hear about it! Best wishes, RobRobert Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02579596706945775527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353704001261912124.post-39199698802118115002010-03-31T22:20:48.232-05:002010-03-31T22:20:48.232-05:00Hi Donna, it is good to get this posting and follo...Hi Donna, it is good to get this posting and follow your progress. I can't believe you have another surgery to consider so soon. While no one wants to go through it, it's really a miracle that brain surgery and kidney transplants can happen successfully for most. I'm sorry that wasn't the case for Rob and April. You are tough. I can't imagine anything getting you down for long. TaWandAAAA!Patty Laskohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04058368725804174783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353704001261912124.post-56658919391059060542010-03-30T08:28:25.093-05:002010-03-30T08:28:25.093-05:00glad to see you posting. Hang in there kiddoglad to see you posting. Hang in there kiddoM.L. Lacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04669963818639914868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353704001261912124.post-71254320457275923122010-03-14T18:35:08.142-05:002010-03-14T18:35:08.142-05:00Hi Donna, so what level are your headaches? What a...Hi Donna, so what level are your headaches? What are you feeling like doing around the house? I hope things are getting better bit by bit.<br />love<br />pattyPatty Laskohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04058368725804174783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353704001261912124.post-50836112386621886662010-03-06T08:04:41.082-06:002010-03-06T08:04:41.082-06:00Your blog is so inspiring. Thanks for sharing so ...Your blog is so inspiring. Thanks for sharing so much with us. I am sure it will help others. I agree...be thankful for every day you have with your loved ones.Robert Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02579596706945775527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353704001261912124.post-49427277136951348232010-03-03T11:23:48.500-06:002010-03-03T11:23:48.500-06:00I just want to tell you I think you are an amazing...I just want to tell you I think you are an amazing person. So kind and warm. I trust your pain will ease and you will be back in no time. If you need anything at any time, you can call us. We wish you all the best! <br /><br />Doug & ReginaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02974960305511669566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353704001261912124.post-83291653916266076592010-03-01T21:19:24.063-06:002010-03-01T21:19:24.063-06:00Hi Donna, I'm back home but thinking about you...Hi Donna, I'm back home but thinking about you a lot. I guess there will be ups and downs in the recovery - more than you expected. I sure hope you are more comfortable tonight.Patty Laskohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04058368725804174783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353704001261912124.post-50889316508907086412010-03-01T19:19:01.371-06:002010-03-01T19:19:01.371-06:00Hi Donna,
Sorry to hear you are having some bumps ...Hi Donna,<br />Sorry to hear you are having some bumps in the road but it sounds like things are going in the right direction overall. I enjoyed the blog; thanks for sharing it. I know you are in good hands. UTSW and Zale give great medical care. My wife was in Zale for 3 weeks and we thought the care was superb. And we're a tough audience, being a doctor and nurse couple, you can't fool us. Dr. Toto is also her nephrologist and we think the world of him. Down in Houston everybody knows him and seems to be in awe when we mention his name..."Oh, wow...you see Dr. Toto?" Hope you continue to get well and back to regular life soon. Best wishes...Rob Gillespie robert@kidneyweb.netRob Gillespienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353704001261912124.post-62981108224611135862010-03-01T08:52:47.615-06:002010-03-01T08:52:47.615-06:00Of Course you feel like crap. You've had a ver...Of Course you feel like crap. You've had a very major surgery. I know you want to get out of there but don't rush it. At home, you won't have the security of knowing someone is right there to take care of any situation that might arise. So hang in there girl. Your days will get better as your body heals...and that takes time.Rubyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04269608145903301622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353704001261912124.post-7079080458080179112010-02-26T11:05:23.990-06:002010-02-26T11:05:23.990-06:00Well Donna, it looks like you can do a comb over l...Well Donna, it looks like you can do a comb over like some men do. That is one long incision.<br />Hoping you're doing better every day.<br />RubyRubyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04269608145903301622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353704001261912124.post-63857290276710997492010-02-25T13:26:54.507-06:002010-02-25T13:26:54.507-06:00This picture makes me hungry... jk, I am glad the ...This picture makes me hungry... jk, I am glad the surgery went well & hope the recovery goes even better. See you soon. ChadwickAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353704001261912124.post-16697366574120646722010-02-20T11:06:04.348-06:002010-02-20T11:06:04.348-06:00Will you be in Dale Lipshy hospital in Dallas? I a...Will you be in Dale Lipshy hospital in Dallas? I assume you will be in ICU for a day or two, then home if everything is going okay? Keep us updated on room numbers etc. I already know you have a unique brain!Rubyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04269608145903301622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353704001261912124.post-13175753325756868312010-02-19T10:48:56.427-06:002010-02-19T10:48:56.427-06:00Donna - you will do fine. I love your sense of hu...Donna - you will do fine. I love your sense of humor about all of this. Can't wait to read on Wednesday about all the good news you will have!<br />You are AMAZING!<br /><br />Sharon YearyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353704001261912124.post-55911371784363255702010-02-19T08:56:22.182-06:002010-02-19T08:56:22.182-06:00Tom and I are pulling for you all the way. You hav...Tom and I are pulling for you all the way. You have always clearly and competently (and with a great sense of humor) dealt with everything life has put in your path, so I think this will not be any different. We will all be there for you. We love you !!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!! to infinity.Patty Laskohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04058368725804174783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353704001261912124.post-13533684074462762852010-02-18T23:14:55.010-06:002010-02-18T23:14:55.010-06:00Donna, you are awesome. Waiting for the Wed update...Donna, you are awesome. Waiting for the Wed update. Would love to see pictures of your 'smart' brain.Desisoccermomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636571476699845725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353704001261912124.post-82905073057088263952010-02-18T18:31:57.351-06:002010-02-18T18:31:57.351-06:00my prayers are with ya kid.my prayers are with ya kid.M.L. Lacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04669963818639914868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353704001261912124.post-63267165722888542182010-02-16T22:24:31.735-06:002010-02-16T22:24:31.735-06:00Katy's a liberal and I thought she was so nice...Katy's a liberal and I thought she was so nice! Maybe it's because she doesn't say much and most liberals can't shut up. I'm glad though that she's stepping up for you.<br />RubyRubyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04269608145903301622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353704001261912124.post-18044147802587426032010-02-15T21:40:06.132-06:002010-02-15T21:40:06.132-06:00Lol Donna, worried about your conservative kidney ...Lol Donna, worried about your conservative kidney coexisting with a liberal one. Keep up the spirits and best of luck.Desisoccermomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636571476699845725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353704001261912124.post-24894864604563124662010-02-10T19:34:57.415-06:002010-02-10T19:34:57.415-06:00Tom and I are thinking of you every day.
I have n...Tom and I are thinking of you every day. <br />I have no good advice! I just hope your house gets finished soon so that won't be on your mind as a worry.Patty Laskohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04058368725804174783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353704001261912124.post-87402103342910105342010-02-07T16:19:07.988-06:002010-02-07T16:19:07.988-06:00http://www.cushings-help.com/intro.htm
Have you fo...http://www.cushings-help.com/intro.htm<br />Have you found this site and it's message boards? Lots of info on Cushing's.<br />Now that they know it's Cushing's I hope the sugeon will do things differently and remove the tumor instead of trying to drain it (if that's even possible). Yes, it usually is done through the nose.judycolbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03178633666261662585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353704001261912124.post-71701128784412376982010-02-07T16:07:52.143-06:002010-02-07T16:07:52.143-06:00Actually, if you have Cushing's you want to ed...Actually, if you have Cushing's you want to educate yourself.judycolbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03178633666261662585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353704001261912124.post-72602671426370530182010-02-07T10:40:42.167-06:002010-02-07T10:40:42.167-06:00hey, Donna's right. At least the doc is consid...hey, Donna's right. At least the doc is considering it. That's a good sign! Keep pushing and keep up your research! I'm local if you need to vent!The Weary Zebrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03773530801107317584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353704001261912124.post-39292599053767288032010-02-06T08:51:57.279-06:002010-02-06T08:51:57.279-06:00Donna:
Cushings is a sign of a pituitary tumor. Wh...Donna:<br />Cushings is a sign of a pituitary tumor. When the tumor is removed, the symptoms usually go away. So look on the bright side. I say if you know too much it can really scare you.<br />Love you,<br />RubyRubyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04269608145903301622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353704001261912124.post-62181224297218558382010-02-04T22:38:45.716-06:002010-02-04T22:38:45.716-06:00Is this girl with the Stupid Brain Tumor the same ...Is this girl with the Stupid Brain Tumor the same one who shared a riotous evening with us after helping her sister pack up to move from Long Island to Dallas? <br /><br />Truth be told, we have no trouble recognizing you, Junie!<br /><br />Your humor is intact. Your optimism is in place. And your persevering spirit will help you win the day. We deeply regret that life has thrown you this curve ball. But we have confidence in you and your ability to negotiate this challenge. You are a powerful person, and you seem to empower others. So count us among those who root for you, big time. We send our support your way, each and every day. <br /><br />Isabelle and Joan AuerbachJoan and Isabelle Auerbachnoreply@blogger.com