Today around 11am Val (puleeze) was taken to the hospital. Her right lung had collapsed. <img src="frown.gif" border="0">

I am not sure how she is doing. I will keep everyone informed.

Please send her your prayers....

*Please God help Val pull through and be by her side in her time of need*

She's in my prayers..that's sad news indeed. I hope she's alright and I hope it's not asthma.

I'm praying for her!!! <img src="frown.gif" border="0"> I hope it's nothing serious and that she recovers quickly!!

Tell her that her sis is thinking of her and sending her positive thoughts. I really hope she'll be ok. She'll missed here until she gets back. <img src="frown.gif" border="0"> Will miss my sis so much!! Tell her to hurry up and get better. <img src="wink.gif" border="0">

She is in my thoughts and prayers too. Please keep us updated as we will all be very concerned for her.

Preying & keeping my fingers crossed that she gets well soon...

My prayers are with Val and her family. I hope she will be OK. Please keep us informed topcat. <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

I've just said a prayer for her. If you speak with her, please let her know we are praying for her...

She is in my prayers. I hope she comes back to us soon.

<img src="frown.gif" border="0"> *praying for Val* <img src="frown.gif" border="0">


Hope she is well soon!

OH NO!! well if you are going to go visit her, you better print this section out so that when she is recooperating she can know just how much she means to all of us!

Val <img src="frown.gif" border="0"> I'll miss you... GET BETTER SOON!!!

oh no! my poor vally girl! i will keep her in my thoughts.

TC..let her know we're all thinking of her!

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Val, i'm praying for you, too!


we're all here for you.

that must be scary; i'm really sorry to hear about that.

you're in our hearts and prayers!

Very few things in life hit me like a sack of bricks, but this little newsflash just did it http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smilies/crying2.gif <img src="frown.gif" border="0">

Well, being totally non-religious, I can't say I'll be praying, but Val will definitely be in my thoughts with all the positive vibes I can send shootin' straight to her.

Get well soon lovely....this place won't be the same without ya...especially for me <img src="frown.gif" border="0">

Damn...that are pretty bad news.

Send her my best wishes, I hope she will recover soon in good health.

My thoughts are with her and all friends who like and love her as I do...

I will be praying for & thinking of Val. Why does the bad stuff always happen to the nicest ones? <img src="frown.gif" border="0"> Please, tc, tell her we love her and we're all thinking about her. Let us know how she is when you can.

Positive vibes being sent out to a newly made friend..Know that everyone is pulling for you, sweetie...and come back to us all real soon. I can't learn the ways of the Pie Girls without you...*HUGS!*

Val, you will be in my prayers.....hope you are doing OK. <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

Keep us informed topcat.

Since she don't get into the forums that I know of, Jaffa (aka moreleathal)...ya know, Shei's friend, gives Val her best too via the chat <img src="wink.gif" border="0">

Now for some sleep after this mentally taxing night... http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smilies/SLEEPY2.gif

I'm terribly sorry to hear that! <img src="frown.gif" border="0"> I'll keep my fingers crossed and she'll be in my thoughts.

Send her my love TC! <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

Pls keep us informed, TC, and let her know that her friends here are hoping for a fast recovery so she can come back to us. <img src="frown.gif" border="0">

No news yet...

Great idea Tinajo! I will get Buff to print these pages out. (I don't have a printer) I know for a fact, that she will be so happy to read all these get well wishes from everyone. <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

Haven't been here in awhile, and I come back to find this out!!! I only have a moment today, so this is the only thread I can post to cause I don't want my babydoll to think I didn't respond when this is all printed out and given to her.

GET WELL SOON VAL!!!! Geez....I can't believe this. What happened??? A lung just doesn't collapse on its own. Is something deeper at work here?

We all love you Val, (especially me!) and I'm sending out some serious good thoughts your way. Even if you don't follow Her path, the Goddess is watching over you...cause I asked Her to!

Miss you hon...

That's really awful, tell her we're thinking of her <img src="frown.gif" border="0">

Sam

I refuse to believe that Val will be anything but fine.

So while she's making a brief pit stop in hospital I trust she is making life miserable for the female nurses and pinching the bottoms of all the males. <img src="biggrin.gif" border="0">

May the Lord protect you and comfort you in your time of need.

The Lord hears all prayers and he will hear ours.

http://www.plauder-smilies.de/sad/conf.gif
I know it is hard right now but i was always taught (by my grandfather) that you should praise him even though you are hurting. Praise him for healing you, for watching over you and for loving you.
Val I hope you will get better soon..
(((((((((hugs))))))))))

Val! noooo! Get well soon. I love you(in a friendly way), you're my favorite. My prayers are with you. <img src="frown.gif" border="0">


P.S. If you need me to wash your jeans while your in the hospital, I will drive to Ohio to do it!

Seriously, keep good thoughts and things will get better. I'll keep praying until you are better.

Please, God, let her get well soon!

This is terrible news. My thoughts and prayers are with her and her family.

GET WELL SOON!

*outofplacechild gently sings*

Valerie, Valerie, call on me
Call on me,
Call on me-eee
You're the one that we want to see.

Sincerely,

John "outofplacechild" Kilduff

I'll Say A Prayer For Val & I Wish Her The Best Of Luck

VAL!!! I hope all goes well. Take care of yourself and get better soon. Don't worry, I'll take care of your guys for you while you're gone. <img src="smile.gif" border="0"> I'm sending tons of positive thoughts your way sweetie! *smooch*

I will be praying for Val and her family... hope she's back among us soon...

Oh, I am so late with this.
Val, you are so loved here by all! Please get well soon! {{kisses and hugs}}
TC and Buff take care of her and bring her back to us!! I will put Val and her family on our prayer list at church!

http://www.plauder-smilies.de/sad/smhair1.gif I'm shocked. I litteraly had the chills when I read this.

I choose to look at the bright side. People can live with just one lunge, and with all the support from family, friends (offline as well as online) I'm sure she will pull thru' and recover <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

GET WELL VAL <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

Hey Jazz, maybe we can get kind of a group spell for Val? We'll pick a certain time, and everyone who knows how can send their energies her way. I'll do some research as to what will be needed to do so. What do you think?

That sounds like a really good idea to me Pagan. just let me know how you want to do it. I'll be here when I can.

Here is an update....

Val called me today at work. She said she is hanging in there. If things go well she should be home in a couple of days.

I told her everyone here wishes her well and she said she can't wait to read what everyone said.

I wanted to cheer her up a little so I told her what DJ had posted here. She laughed <img src="tongue.gif" border="0">

Pagan and Jazz, she would like that <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

I am going to give her a box load of tissues for when she reads what everyone has said. <img src="wink.gif" border="0">

Hurry back Val! It's not the same without you in the chat room ...<img src="frown.gif" border="0">

That's what I'm here for! <img src="biggrin.gif" border="0">

I was in the chat room and Kay asked about sending flowers to Val.

Val would love that! <img src="smile.gif" border="0"> However, I can't give her home address out, but I can give my shop address <img src="smile.gif" border="0"> If anyone wants to send her flowers or whatnot send them to.....

E-Clips Hair,Nails and Tanning511 Public RoadYorkville,Ohio 43971
I am not going to tell her about this,so it will be a susprise. I doubt she will read this anytime soon <img src="smile.gif" border="0"> Besides I was not about to PM everyone with the address <img src="tongue.gif" border="0">

that's a great idea Pagan; about gathering together online as a group and asking for healing for Val. We do that in some online spiritual groups. People say it helps, and doesn't have to be in person. It's all energy, intent, and divine forces.. <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

when a time can be agreed on, count me in.
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That is great news topcat!! <img src="smile.gif" border="0"> Tell her to take it easy and not to push herself when she does get home.

(((((Hugs))))) For Val and Get well soon <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

Okay...here's the deal then. Sunday night, 10:00 PM eastern time. What you need to do is this...I picked the easiest incense to make. Since it will be Sunday night, you have a couple of days to get this is you don't have it. For those of you who do not share Wiccan or Pagan beliefs, please do not mock what follows. It is all ritual, like in any other religion. I doubt anyone in here will do that though. So far there are no jerks on the Xchange!

Go to an herbal store (preferably a Wiccan supply store, but any herbs'll do in a pinch) and get some rosemary and some juniper berries. Also get a blue tapered candle and a charcoal block in order to burn the incense on.

On Sunday before 10:00 PM, grind the herbs together into a fine powder, and put them into a bowl. You don't have to make a ton of the stuff, just enough that it will burn nicely for about ten minutes. The entire time you're grinding them down, visualize what they will be used for, in other words....picture Val healthy. Now you're ready to empower them with your personal energies. Do this in a quiet place where you won't be disturbed.

Light the blue candle. (for healing purposes) Hold the bowl with the herbs in it, and visualize yourself with the type of power desired for the mixture. Build up your emotions regarding the mixture's purpose.

Now, begin to build up your personal power. I like to do this by slowly tensing my muscles, working my way from my feet up to my hands. When your whole body is tense, visualize the power concentrating in your hands, right down to your fingertips. Then visualize it streaming from your hands into the mixture of herbs. I like to viualize it as a purple mist streaming from my fingers into the bowl.

Say to yourself:

"I charge you by the Sun and Moon
To consume illness
To wash away its causes and to heal
So mote it be!"

When you feel drained of energy, you'll know you did it right. Set the bowl down and shake your hands vigorously to cut off the flow of energy, then relax your body. Pinch or snuff out the candle, do not blow it out, as it is an offense to the air elemental.

When it's 10:00 PM, light the charcoal block and sprinkle a pinch or two of the mixture on it. Then light the blue candle again, and we'll meet in the chatroom and send our energies out together.

Sounds like a plan?

I'm sooooo happy to hear Val's getting better!! <img src="smile.gif" border="0"> Let's hope for a quick recovery, cause I really miss her!! <img src="wink.gif" border="0">

Just came home for a quick check since I ain't been here since the early afternoon...all I have to say is....THANK FREAKIN' GOODNESS!!! That is exactly the news I needed to hear...thanks tc <img src="biggrin.gif" border="0">

Now I can party like it's 1999....again <img src="biggrin.gif" border="0">

I'll be back around in the chat later tonight <img src="wink.gif" border="0">

For anyone who felt a slight shaking of the earth around 5:34 am CEST...that was the rock which had fallen down from my heart after reading that Val is recovering. <img src="wink.gif" border="0">

Val, I never had a doubt that you will make it!!!

Get well soon...take all the time you will need...I´d like to see you again here in the shortest possible time... <img src="wink.gif" border="0">

I am just now reading this and glad to see she is doing fine. Take care and come back to us soon! I want to see ya in here posting up a storm as if you were Iluv80s. He!He!

Pagan? Are we doing this at 10pm EASTERN? I"m assuming so since most of the members are from the East Coast....AND...even though I"m not a "practicing" wiccan, can I still do this? Would it work for me? I want to help in any way I can...

You can easily do this yourself Myst. It's 10 eastern sunday night. I'll do what I can that night. Have to work tomorrow. I'll try to get the things needed sunday afternoon.

Thanks for coming up with the spell to use Pagan. <img src="smile.gif" border="0"> We all want to see Val better.

Update....

I called Val today at the hospital.
She said that on Monday they are probley going to have to do surgery to staple her lungs. So that they don't collapse again.

The doctors said there is a 85% to 95% chance that this will prevent her lung from collapasing again. (I hope I got that info correct)<img src="smile.gif" border="0"> If that is what is needed to prevent a reoccurance than it's for the good. <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

I told her everyone here wishes her well. I mentioned the ones who were in the chat room with me who wanted me to mention them. Here is what she says....

"I am alright. I should be home Wed. or Thurs. Thanks for worring about me, but please don't worry. I will be OK! <img src="smile.gif" border="0"> Don't count me out yet. <img src="smile.gif" border="0"> "

I mentioned what Pagan and Jazz are going to do. She said "thank you" I mentioned it was going to be around 10pm! She should "feel something" than <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

That's all for now <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

Originally posted by topcat1970:
<STRONG>Here is what she says....

"Thanks for worring about me, but please don't worry. I will be OK! <img src="smile.gif" border="0"></STRONG>

Hey! What are friends for??? <img src="rolleyes.gif" border="0">

Wow! Surgery?? Well I guess if that is what needs to be done to prevent this from happening again. <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

Good Luck Val I am still praying for you <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

Be sure to tell her that on Monday I will be thinking of her full time and hoping she comes back soon. <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

WOW! Stapling, sounds scary as hell to me... Do they know what caused her lung to collapse yet? Tell her she'll be in my thoughts & prayers on Monday also <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

Here is a little info in case you are wondering why this happened all of a sudden.

I may have some of this slightly incorrect, but I will to the best I can. Val can correct any misinformation when she gets back.

Right before Thanksgiving of last year, she was having trouble breathing and had a pain in her side. She called her husband and he came home. She told him, she would be fine if she just laid down and took a nap, but he insisted she go to the hospital.

So she went, and that's when they told her that her left lung had collapsed. She was told it was probably caused by the fact that val's bone structure/build is small in her rib area. Apparently, this is common in females that are built thin, and her rib had rubbed a hole in her lung.

While in the hospital, they had to wait to let the hole seal up on it's own. Well, it seals up, they took her off the ventilator and it did it again while she was in there!
Well, it sealed up again and then they released her. She has been fine ever since till last week.

Now it's her right one and I hear it has something to do that she had pneumonia a couple times in her life and it leaves some kind of a "spot" (I forget the exact name of it) and her ribs on her right side had rubbed a hole on one of those spots.

AS I SAID, SOME OF THIS COULD BE WRONG, BUT IT JUST GIVES A LITTLE MORE INSIGHT AS TO THE SITUATION. VAL CAN CORRECT ANYTHING OR FILL IN THE SPACES WHEN SHE RETURNS.

wow. thanks for the info. it helps us to know about warning signs, etc.

val's a fighter.
i'm sure she'll be fine in no time!


i'll be there tonight in the chat room.

see you there!

OH VAL... I just hate this... it's not fair that she has to go through so many collapsed lungs! Those doctors better get it right this time so she doesn't have to go through this again! <img src="mad.gif" border="0">

Good luck with surgery Val.. WE LOVE YOU!

Wow. I just found this thread! I'm so sorry to hear about what's going on. But, I think the surgery will work out and everything will be fine. I had surgery to repair my heart on January 31st and everything has been great since then. These doctors and surgeons really know what they're doing. If there's anything they can do, they do it. I'm sure she'll be alright.

You're in my thoughts and prayers, Val! You're gonna be just fine...

OK.
I just talked to Val's husband.

Those "spots" that I couldn't remember the names of are called "blebs". Apparently there are many things that can cause them. Some are born with them, sometimes they just form. It is basically like scar tissue. Well, this time, it burst and made a hole in her lung and it's not sealing up on it's own like the other one did.

So her surgery will consist of removing the ones on her lung and sealing them up, so that the right one will not collapse again.
this will give her a 98% chance of it NOT collapsing again. So, in the event that the left one collapses again, she still has one good lung.

I hope this is right! I always hate being the messenger... something always gets messed up. LOL!!

Thanks for the info Buff....<img src="smile.gif" border="0"> We appreciate it!

Thanks Buff and topcat <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

Tell Val she is still in my thoughts and prayer.

Wow! Lots of info today <img src="biggrin.gif" border="0"> Thanks to both tc and buff for the insight <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

Back Wednesday or Thursday?! That's what I'M talking about!! whoo-hoo! I don't do it often, but I'll do the happy dance when I see that name on the boards and chat again http://home.earthlink.net/~djroemello/images/HAPPYDANCE.gif

I did some searching on the net today and found this very small message board where other people have posted having this similar type of correction.

http://www.healthboards.com/lung-and-respiratory/692.html

I'll post more info when I find it.

Since she don't get into the forums that I know of, Jaffa (aka moreleathal)...ya know, Shei's friend, gives Val her best too via the chat

Hey, you mean she's chatting even though she's on holiday??? Naughty Girl!! I'll have to smack her butt when she gets back...one BIG one for Val! <img src="biggrin.gif" border="0">

OK - this was not the news I wanted to hear when I got back to do some messages after a few days of neglect <img src="frown.gif" border="0"> Poor Val -----&gt; *~*BIG HUG*~* Get Well, my Mate! <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

Now, back to Leathal ---when was she last in the chat room, Roem????? I've been very busy this past week and so has work!! <img src="mad.gif" border="0"> Keeps me away from here, I then miss out on all the news! <img src="frown.gif" border="0">

Shei, she was in here Thursday night I believe. She was actually asking if you've been around the forums and chat lately <img src="wink.gif" border="0">

Wow Val, I'm very sorry that you are having to go through this ordeal. I have been away from the site for awhile and just found out in chat. It's not the same with you not there.<img src="frown.gif" border="0"> I feel bad that I didn't find out about this sooner. All my love and I hope you feel better soon.


Thanks TC and Buff for the updates. Please keep us updated.


Wishing you well Val,
Jess

I don't know Val, only of her, from what I've read she seems to have some very caring friends. I would like to say Get Well Val! But how could she not get better with the support system she has around her! Get wells and good wishes are great but love will carry you anywhere!
Many are wishing that for you Val! Smile!
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I called Val this morning around 10 am. She told me that after her surgery she should be home by Thurs. I told her what everyone has been saying, she seemed happy. <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

Roem, I gave her your messages. She laughed and said tell him " http://www.plauder-smilies.de/love/llkiss.gif http://www.plauder-smilies.de/love/llkiss.gif <img src="tongue.gif" border="0"> http://www.plauder-smilies.de/love/llkiss.gif http://www.plauder-smilies.de/love/llkiss.gif

I am going to call her Thurs.(maybe sooner) sometime and see how she is doing. I will keep everyone informed. <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

TC, How are her husband and little one doing? Please let them know I have them in my prayers as well.

Originally posted by djdaffy1227:
<STRONG>TC, How are her husband and little one doing? Please let them know I have them in my prayers as well.</STRONG>

I asked her this today. All she said was "they are hanging in there" I don't think she likes to talk about how they are doing because it hurts her to much... <img src="frown.gif" border="0">

I've been away the past week and only got around to a couple of posts here during that time, and then today I found this forum. I was totally shocked to read all of this happening to Val.

I want to thank Buff and TC for all the information they've provided us in this situation.

Val, My hopes and prayers are with you, that you recover fully and quickly so you can get back to your husband and children soon, and that you can also return to your extented family here at the Xchange.
Love you, Val! God Bless

Originally posted by topcat1970:
<STRONG> Roem, I gave her your messages. She laughed and said tell him "
http://www.plauder-smilies.de/love/llkiss.gif http://www.plauder-smilies.de/love/llkiss.gif <img src="tongue.gif" border="0"> http://www.plauder-smilies.de/love/llkiss.gif http://www.plauder-smilies.de/love/llkiss.gif
</STRONG>

Glad I could invoke a chuckle upon my lovely stalker <img src="biggrin.gif" border="0"> Gotta love the infamous Roem/Val signature smoochie <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

Thanks tc <img src="wink.gif" border="0">

Thanks for keeping us updated. Be sure to let her know we are thinking of her. <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

Update....

Val got out of surgery around 4pm eastern <img src="smile.gif" border="0"> The surgery took about 4 hours. They repaired her lung. She shouldn't have any more problems. (I'm sure you all don't want to hear the details.)

Her husband said she is doing REALLY well <img src="smile.gif" border="0">


WHOOO HOOOO!!! http://www.plauder-smilies.de/party/luxhello.gif

YIPPPPEEEEE *Does happy dance for Val* So, I guess now the big question....Whens she coming home???

Originally posted by morningmyst:
So, I guess now the big question....Whens she coming home???[/QB]

She should be home by this weekend, or sooner <img src="wink.gif" border="0">

So happy to hear Val's doing so good http://www.goldenplasma.f2s.com/forum/smilies/cartoons/smurves/smurves28.gif

whoo-hoo!! <img src="biggrin.gif" border="0"> Great to hear all is well and that there shouldn't be anymore complications with the lungs...no more scarin' us like that <img src="wink.gif" border="0">

Just hope she don't make her big return on a Saturday night when I'm not here <img src="tongue.gif" border="0">

So happy to hear that Val is doing well, But since the board was down I was worried about her :) Take your time & get well dear we all love you :)

Hugs from Rosie :D

Most of trhe people who visit the chat room already know this...VAL IS HOME!!!!! :)

She got to go home Friday, but I haven't talked to her since. She did get cards from Myst, NotMan, Tinajo and Djnage :) She also was able to read the replies posted here. :) (Thanks inpart to Buff printing them out. :))

yay!
i hope she's healing well.

we can't wait for our tribe member to get back here and post away!

:)

I can't wait to get her in the chat again...lots 'o wigglin and naughtiness to catch up on...lol :D

It's great to hear that Val is doing well. I hope she heals up soon and gets her fanny back here where she belongs.
We miss you Val!

Love ya!

I am very happy to hear that Val is home. :D
((((Gentle Hugs)))) for Val ;)

YAY VAL IS HOME!

Tell her to get better soon! Even though we want to talk to her and see her in the chat... I want her to take her time and not overdo it!

Miss ya Val!

Wonderful... :) I am very happy to hear that she is home. Here is a BIG welcome home and hurry back hug, just for you, Val. {{{HUG}}

I',m one big smile now :D First the xchange is back, and then Val is home...hang on I gotta dance :)

I'm so happy to hear she is home! Just in time for the boards to be back up too!