Hello

[cbrooke]

Hi! I'm Brooke, and I've been diagnosed with WG for about 3 to 4 months now. It seems like a long time, but for me it's not so much because most of the beginning was a mixture of confusion and denial. I'm only 21 years old, so finding someone close to my age to relate with would be amazing. I'm open to insight from anyone really, though. I don't really have anyone to talk to about this because I don't want to bring it up all the time with my friends, and I feel like it just freaks my family out. My story is rather long, so I decided against posting all of that on here. Plus, I really don't want to seem like a whiner. So... yeah. That's really all I can think of to say right now.

[pberggren1]

Brooke, it doesn't matter how you seem you sound when you tell your story. Bottom line.....we want to get to know you. There are other young people your age on here. Facebook also has groups for Wegs and Vasculitis with young people on there as well.

[annekat]

Hi, Brooke, and welcome to the forum! We'd like to hear as much as you'd like to tell us about your WG experience. Sometimes writing it out helps to clarify it in your own mind. But it doesn't have to be all at once... you can start different threads on the different aspects of what you've been going through. And venting or ranting is always encouraged on here, too, if you feel like it.... I don't think anyone will call you a whiner. I think most of us have whined at times. It's a common tale that friends and family are hard to talk to about this, and here you will find people who have been through the same things and understand. I hope some of those around your age will notice you are here; if not, then you can start a new thread with something in the subject line about the age group you are seeking. The Facebook groups are great, too... I didn't know there was one for younger Weggies, but I've joined about 3 others and really enjoyed the exchanges with people there about all kinds of things including WG and life in general.

[lag713]

Hi Brooke! Welcome to the group. I'm sorry you've been struggling with this for the past few months but I hope you're able to find the support you're looking for here. I'm 26 so I have a few years on you but I can relate. There are a few more young women on the forum as well. You're not alone! :hug3:

I understand if you don't feel like sharing your story just yet. Sometimes it feels like writing it out is accepting it and you may just not be ready for that yet. I found it to be a bit cathartic. Friends and family had heard bits and pieces as things developed but it was nice to lay it all out. My husband really stepped in to help me through this challenging time. My friends have had trouble understanding but provide tremendous support. My family do not understood very well and are a bit slow to come around. It's tough when you look fine on the outside. Just as it is taking you time to come to terms with it, it will likely take them some time to understand. Even another weggie may have similar experiences and can provide advice but they may not really understand what your personal experience is like.

Feel free to send me a message if you want to chat about anything. I'm also new to wegener's (symptoms started 6/2013, diagnosed 1/2014).

[LisaT]

Hi, Brooke, welcome! I'm more than twice your age, but in my head still think I'm 21. Does that count? Lol. I actually wanted to say that although I'm just now in the process of confirming a diagnosis of WG, I had similar issues and another autoimmune disease in my 20s, so although the experiences are different I can somewhat relate. This is the best place to vent. It's not whining at all. You get great advice and support here. When you're ready to share more details, people can give you detailed/specific advice, which I find really helpful. I tend to dive right in, but it sounds as though most like to read a lot and get their bearings and then join the discussion gradually. I look forward to getting to know you.

[windchime]

Welcome to the forum Brooke. Sorry you have to be here, but an excellent place to be if you have this disease. As you can see from the above posts people here are very loving, supportive and knowledgable. Please share your story when and if you feel like it. We will not judge you. Feel free to rant and/or share anything. We are a very diverse group from all over the world. So you will find someone on here 24/7 if you find you need to talk to someone. Keep us posted and feel free to post when the mood strikes you.

[cbrooke]

Wow. I already feel extremely welcome! I've never really been one to open up about myself, so I guess that's why I was so hesitant to give out details. So my story... I've been struggling with symptoms of WG for a couple of years now. My only symptom is a narrowing of my airway, so it took a long time to come to this conclusion. Initially, I just thought I was getting out of shape, then when I went to the campus doctor he thought it was bronchitis. When the treatment for bronchitis failed, we treated it for asthma. The treatment for asthma continued for over a year. My mother is a respiratory therapist and my father is a doctor, so we tried to handle it ourselves. When I was still getting worse, my parents decided it was finally time to see a specialist. I went to both an ENT and a rhuematologist. They both suspected WG right away, but were unsure due to the fact I lacked so many symptoms. After the blood tests came back positive, they scheduled me for a Rituxan treatment. That, other than the high dosage of Prednisone, is all we've really done at the moment. I don't know if it is normal, but this whole process seems to be going by so slowly. I've been going to the doctors for months now, and I'm still barely any better off than I was before I went in the first time. I apparently am supposed to get another round of Rituxan to hopefully open up my airway more before they go in and perform surgery. I'm so ready to be off the Prednisone because the side effects are rather unpleasant, and I'm ready for my life to go back to semi-normal. I'd like to be able to hang out with my friends and not have to worry about whether or not I am physically able to do whatever they have planned or walk to class or anywhere for that matter without losing my breath. I'd also like to do those random things on a whim that most people my age do. For instance, my birthday just passed and I wanted to get my ear pierced because I've been dying to do it for years. I opted out of it because I don't know how my condition or my medication would effect it. I also worried about whether or not I can drink alcohol. I'm not a huge drinker, and I've been very good at taking it easy when I do drink, but who wants to worry about the number of drinks they can and cannot have on their 21st? The internet doesn't really give the answers for questions like these which isn't surprising. I probably shouldn't be looking online for the answers anyway. However, I found this site because of it, so some good did come out of it. Finally, I used to be a runner and a tennis player, and I am unable to do both now, so I'm taking that a little bit hard. I guess you could say I'm on the hunt for a new hobby.

[LisaT]

Brooke, I'm so sorry you can't be carefree right now and do all of the fun things you should be doing at your age. It's not fair. :sad: I hope you feel better soon and can get back to closer to your normal life (your new normal). There is a whole thread on hobbies the past few days, you may get some ideas there. My first suggestion is to do whatever you have loved to do in the past, but slower or a bit more carefully (instead of running, can you go for a walk? Etc...) hopefully your friends will accommodate you. I too have a narrowed airway and am still trying to figure out what the plan is. There's a whole board on this issue that you've likely seen but just in case you haven't, look under tracheal stenosis (narrowing further up in your airway is called subglottic stenosis, but that's covered there too.) I feel the same way about the lengthy process and waiting... I look forward to hearing what the veterans have to say. Hang in there! Although I'm new to WG or at least the label (I've had symptoms for years), I've had chronic pain and another illness (rheumatoid arthritis) for a while, and I find that if I don't open up, I feel very isolated. I've started opening up a bit more to the world at large (I use to not even tell anyone I was sick), and sharing more details with close friends and family who care. I'm sure it's much harder when you're so young and your friends are not generally dealing with health issues; so I'm not saying you should necessarily do as I do, just sharing what I've noticed. To me it has been a relief to talk more.

Finally, I was glad for your sake to hear about your parents' professions and expertise. I hope that helps you to feel safe and in good hands. Man, I wish I had a respiratory therapist and a doctor under my roof! :lol:

[annekat]

Brooke, I enjoyed reading the story of your Wegs. You're lucky not to have multiple involvements at this point, e.g., sinus, lung, etc., but not lucky, from my point of view, to have the narrowing of your airway. That would be a hard one to deal with. I know there are others on here who can give you more support for that because they have more knowledge and experience with it.

Just a couple of things: I don't really see why you couldn't get your ear pierced. It is not that big a deal and not very invasive. However, others may disagree. If you said your nose or your lip, I would have a different answer. And as for the drinking, you are not on methotrexate (MTX), which is the only drug I've heard of on here that comes with a warning against alcohol. You are right to keep your drinking in moderation, as to do otherwise would be bad for anyone's health. But I think you should go ahead and live it up on your 21st birthday. That is just MY 2 cents worth. I have not had RTX so can't comment on that.

I hope that with proper treatment you will be able to resume some of your physical activities before too long!

[MaxD]

Brooke,

It is best to avoid alcohol while on prednisone, you are doing right by yourself. While it may be little consolation now, you have a long life ahead of you and many opportunities to enjoy life, including alcohol at the right time. Hang in there! You do have company.

[Alysia]

welcome to the forum Brooke.
I am sorry that you got that wg-thing so young. still there are lots of young people with it and I think that they are overcoming it more fast and getting into long remission. you have your amazing parents to help you and now you have us with you as well :hug1:

[Lilly]

Hi cbrooke, welcome to a site where you can post your whole story, and no one will think you are whining. You can ask questions. You can vent your anger at the disease. You can tell us about how difficult it is to have a disease that no one can really see, so they don't think its bad. We are your support system and can answer many questions, because some of us, like me, have had it for many years, (24) and got it when so many doctors had never even HEARD of it! So, take your time and get comfortable with the site, and know that WE CARE!!!! You will find someone here your age on here, there are some newbies on here your age im sure. I am 48, but I was your age when I was diagnosed in 1990. But just look and read and you will find someone. :-) So glad to meet you!

[LisaT]

Hi cbrooke, welcome to a site where you can post your whole story, and no one will think you are whining. You can ask questions. You can vent your anger at the disease. You can tell us about how difficult it is to have a disease that no one can really see, so they don't think its bad. We are your support system and can answer many questions, because some of us, like me, have had it for many years, (24) and got it when so many doctors had never even HEARD of it! So, take your time and get comfortable with the site, and know that WE CARE!!!! You will find someone here your age on here, there are some newbies on here your age im sure. I am 48, but I was your age when I was diagnosed in 1990. But just look and read and you will find someone. :-) So glad to meet you!

What could be more reassuring? 24 years later, here you are with a beautiful smile on your face despite the challenges. :thumbsup:

[Beverly]

Hi Brooke I think we joined the forum about the same day. I am not new to the disease, but just want to encourage you to face each day knowing you have many loving and caring people to face it with you. Someone all around the globe has experienced something of what you are. I am old enough to be your grandmother and was 62 when very noticeable symptoms started. More docs have become aware of WG but I am learning that some of the things that I have been told lets me know that they are not all up to date on treating WG. You have come in at a time where you can receive better care and will probably be able to live a more normal and productive life.
Please feel free to express your feelings, fears, excitement...every emotion that comes. There will be no judgment...ask any question for there is someone who can answer or send you to someone or information that be helpful to you. God bless you and your parents, and pray that you will receive strength as you are in school. You have gained instantly many new friends!!:hug3:

[keegan55]

Hi welcome this is a great group especially to whine to lol please post your story not only will it help you but others also. This is the greatest group of people

[Lilly]

Hi cbrooke, I am so glad you told your story. One thing that popped into my mind when you said "narrowing of your airway", reminded me of the first year of my wegeners life, I had a hard time taking a deep breath. I felt I had a narrowed airway. And after a test at the hospital, that looked down my throat, they found what they call a webbing in my airway. This was back in 1990, and I had an outpatient procedure that used a laser to zap the webbing, which is just a skin growth in your airway that as it grows, it has a circle opening in the center that just gets smaller as the webbing grows. The procedure took all of 5 minutes. It took longer to get me ready for the procedure! LOL. But I have never had it since. I do have other throat issues that come with having wegeners for so long. But nothing that has needed surgery. Just coughing up the scabbing that is like what is in your nose, if that is where your wegeners is attacking, which is where mine is. Another thing you may want to know for future questioning. When ever I have a question about having an alcoholic drink with medication, I call my pharmacist. Let them know you want to have a glass or two of wine with friends and I am taking (whatever you are on) and you just wanted to know how it will affect you. I also will ask my Doctor at my appointment. It is a rational question, especially at your age. Obviously, you don't know everything about all these meds you have just started taking. Also, when I was first diagnosed, for the first 10-15 years I was EXTREMELY physical! I did aerobics several times a week, I rode jet skis....not the kind you sit on. I rode the kind you have to stand on and balance and it actually took me a month to be able to work up to just getting up on it! Then learn to ride it for 10 minutes! Then the longer I rode I was able to ride for hours, in the rivers, and at the beach and jump waves! I was in the best shape of my life! LOL. I did not know at the time the reason I was so tired all the time, but I just did it anyway! Now I know. Im really glad I did not know wegeners makes you tired, because it did not stop me from doing anything. There were times when I was flaring and had to walk with a cane because my knees were so swollen, and my husband and I would think it was hilarious and would go get my meds laughing so hard as I was "on a cane like an older person" (not making fun, just laughing at myself because I felt so silly) But I just got thru it and when I was better, kept on playing! Sometimes ignorance is bliss! As time went on, and my body reacted to the illness and meds, of course I slowed down a bit, but lots of that is age too. I am 48, when I was 38 I hiked 40 miles (with a horribly painful knee, with a soft brace on it) along the Appalachian trail, and slept 3 nights in places built along the way for people to sleep and eat, just a big wooden open front (I don't know what to call it!lol) that had benches and 2 long flat wooden bunks we all slept in our sleeping bags, side by side. It was so awesome! The hike was unbelievable, the closest I have ever felt to Heaven. The beauty was something I will never forget. My knee hurt, but so what? I wasn't going to let it stop me! So, I know your future looks and feels bleak now. But that stupid prednisone is going to help you, and the side effects will go away when you get on lower doses. There is so much more known about the illness now. The most difficult thing for me is "not looking sick" most of the time. People will not think you are fighting a mean disease. And you have every right to have sad days (and don't fight those days. You need them, you need to cry. You are a strong person, but let yourself cry if you need to, its good for you. It will help you have your good days.) I pray that you do not feel like your "fun" life is over. Its not! Its just a change, and you will just learn to live with it. I Pray for you and your future. Just take great care of yourself. I just found out that if I do not eat processed sugar and wheat, flour, bread, ...... that not only does it make me lose weight, it made my arthritis pain go away! If you eat healthy, natural foods. Stay away from fast food as much as possible, it is not a "diet", per say, it is a natural way to eat and it is an anti-inflammatory way to eat. I have been eating natural for 2 months or so now. I lost 20 pounds. I feel fantastic. Yesterday, I went crazy and ate a big piece of cake, then I went to Sonic and got a hamburger, fries, and a milkshake with brownies in it! I was soooo happy!!!!! Then this morning, I did not wake up until 1 in the afternoon, my hips were throbbing, my feet felt like someone banged them with a hammer, my shoulders were aching, and my back was so stiff I could not stand up straight! Oh my. I think I will stick to natural sugar (fruits) no more processed food or bread and believe me, I eat GOOD! Look it up on the computer. It is very close to the South beach diet. But it is really just eating the way our bodies were meant to eat. This info could help you in the future, or even now. Sorry this is so long. I just want to help you and share what I have learned in my 24 years as a weggie. Take care. Stay strong. Ill be thinking about you! :-)

[LisaT]

Thanks for sharing all of that, Lilly! Your attitude is truly inspiring. I have a tendency to stay home and lick my wounds when I'm not feeling well... Your way of going out to conquer the world sounds like much more fun and a better distraction! And a great example to those of us who are somewhat new to the game of life with WG.

[Lilly]

Hi Lisa, as I look back when I was diagnosed, there was so little known about this disease! I was lucky to get diagnosed. I had about 2 weeks before my body shut down, the drs said. It was back in the days when Aids was so prevalent. So that's what they thought I had! I was married, but newly, so I was scared too! But luckily, it was wegeners. It was kinda funny, I would go to a new Dr, and he would ask if he could bring in the other drs in the office and show them "inside my nose" or "down my throat".... so few had see a real person with this rare dz some had not even studied in school! I was something of a "circus freak"! LOL. But I could write a book about the things that happened to my body for the first 15 years, and my husband and I would just think, "wow! look at your eye! What the heck is going on there?" Back to a "new" Dr. So it was a roller coaster ride. I cried a LOT! But I had a very energetic husband who would find things to do all the time, and I didn't want to be left out! So honestly, back then, NO one told me that lethargy was a major part of the dz. I honestly don't think they knew yet. So I did not know. I just thought I was a girl, so I got worn out more than my husband. I just fell asleep in the car on the way back from jet skiing, or on the couch a lot! :-) But it seems like when someone TELLS you that you will be very tired a lot, you will be tired a lot! And now, after 24 years, I really do get very tired. And things may have been different had I known back then. But that's how it happened for me. I don't want the young weggies to hold back. My knees had bad arthritis that felt like broken glass was in my knee and hurt like crazy, but I was big into aerobics. I asked my dr if I did aerobics on my knees even when they hurt, would it damage them? He said, No, it will just hurt. So I did my aerobics! Of course I was young, I couldn't do it now. I have accumulated too much damage from the dz. But back then, I was mad I had it, and I was going to pretend I didn't! When I flared, I was down, mentally and physically. But when I was better, I was a rocket! May not be the best advice, but that's my story. One more thing...I have always worked in the medical field. Not a nurse, just in hospitals as a front desk girl, insurance, assistant, etc. But I loved old people. And I saw they were always on canes, walkers, limping, etc. When I got this dz. and experienced the pain of arthritis for a year in every joint of my body at one point or another, and how it felt, the pain was excruciating, like broken glass just crunching in your joints, feet, knees, etc. It truly opened my eyes to the pain these beautiful elderly were living with every day of their life! They did not have flares, they had arthritis, every day! My compassion for them is something I feel the Lord did for me. I never get aggravated with a slow older person at the grocery, or on the road driving. Im going to be them one day. And I already know how it is going to feel. The dz can have its good points too. ;-)

[Jayne 14]

Hi everyone
I'm brand new posting
Officially diagnosed 2 weeks ago but sort of knew for month or 2
This wonderful forum helped me understand what was ahead and now I feel I can join u all properly
I'm 44 and normally in great health
Apart from last year or 3 - shocking nasal destruction which I thought my dog had done landing on me
But finally seeing an amazing doc at St Guys & Thomas in London dis agonising W G
Finally the vile slug things coming from my nose made sense !!!
Start MTX this week
No further involvement I don't think but lung function test later this month
Been on steroids antibiotics & vitamin d : have had some days with crazy pains but reading this forum makes me so glad I'm not alone & reassuring
I will continue to be myself I do not want to be treat like a patient ie people fussing !!
I'm still me !!!


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[Dirty Don]

Hi Jayne...do as Anne suggested for a more comprehensive set of replies to you. As for being a patient...you ARE now, you will be, and it's the best thing. Believe me, no one will know you're sick anyway cuz you won't look that way! LOL! You will learn quickly how WG goes...hang tough, lots of fortitude, and patience!! Best to you.

[marylz]

Welcome Jayne!

[mishb]

Hi Jayne and welcome to the forum.

I also found that reading posts on here were a godsend when I was first diagnosed, and just before hand.

We look forward to helping you through your WG journey

[BookNut]

Hi! I'm Brooke, and I've been diagnosed with WG for about 3 to 4 months now. It seems like a long time, but for me it's not so much because most of the beginning was a mixture of confusion and denial. I'm only 21 years old, so finding someone close to my age to relate with would be amazing. I'm open to insight from anyone really, though. I don't really have anyone to talk to about this because I don't want to bring it up all the time with my friends, and I feel like it just freaks my family out. My story is rather long, so I decided against posting all of that on here. Plus, I really don't want to seem like a whiner. So... yeah. That's really all I can think of to say right now.

Welcome!! You have definitely found the right place to be. I know we have a few young ones that hang out here. I can think of two off hand that are very busy with college right now, so they might not be on here too often at the moment. I came here a little over a year ago because I was, and am, going through many of the same symptoms. I have constricted air ways at time, and this, along with the chronic sinusitis, have caused some lung bronchiectasis. WG was ruled out. Why am I still here? Because this is the most welcoming and helpful group of people EVER!! You will feel accepted here by everyone. You will get TONS of help. You will find much to laugh at as well. We ALL have our bad days and here is a great place to rant and rave about the slings and arrows of outrageous fate. And then pick yourself up and realize that life is still great!.. There is a post on hobbies here. I will try to remember where it is and send you the link. You might get some ideas to sub for the physical activities you can't do at the moment. Do you like Yoga? There are so many levels of strenuousness - or lack thereof - that it might be up your alley. I love it. And there is one pose that really helps me. I put a Yoga block under my shoulder blades and a small pillow under my head, making sure my head is lower than my shoulders. It opens up the air passages and is very relaxing.

Well - I am just rambling on now. Time for me to go to bed. Can you tell I am on prednisone? Takes me forever to get to sleep. Fortunately when I do sleep, I sleep like a rock! And again - welcome and enjoy being with a group of great folks!!

[annekat]

Wow, Jacquie, how much pred are you on? That was almost 2AM for you. Not that I've never posted at weird hours. I notice the forum isn't very active right now, maybe it's the summer weather. Or the winter weather, if you are an Aussie.

Anyway, nice post, and I picked up on the yoga pose you mentioned for opening the airways. I don't have a yoga block but will have to investigate what they are. There are tons of yoga classes here in Olympia and I just wish there was one I didn't have to drive 10 miles to, since I'm out of the city limits. Oh, well, I guess I'll have to start with a daily walk like Alysia suggests.

[BookNut]

Wow, Jacquie, how much pred are you on? That was almost 2AM for you. Not that I've never posted at weird hours. I notice the forum isn't very active right now, maybe it's the summer weather. Or the winter weather, if you are an Aussie.

Anyway, nice post, and I picked up on the yoga pose you mentioned for opening the airways. I don't have a yoga block but will have to investigate what they are. There are tons of yoga classes here in Olympia and I just wish there was one I didn't have to drive 10 miles to, since I'm out of the city limits. Oh, well, I guess I'll have to start with a daily walk like Alysia suggests.

I am on a 40 mg taper, and am now on my first 30 mg day. I have been feeling so blocked up in the nasal passages and airways, that I decided not to take my benydryl last night. Probably a bad move, since that does help me sleep. I had to be up early (for me) this morning so I could get all the annoying medical stuff out of the way before setting off for an early lunch with my retiree group. My hubby was NOT happy to let me go by myself, but I insisted. I did well - but am now ready for a nap for sure!!

You can try the yoga move with a rolled up blankets or some pillows. I like the hard yoga block myself. It is mainly a matter of getting your chest raised up and your head lowered back. It is best also to have your feel flat on the ground with your knees resting together. It is REALLY helpful. I do a modified version also in my air bubble tub. I lay my head back on a bath pillow with my arms pulled back and elbows pushing against the back of the tub. Very nice. Then breath very slowly in and out, trying to think of nothing but the path of your breathing. It is so relaxing!

[annekat]

Thanks, Jacquie, and I bookmarked this page for the yoga technique.

[murmur]

Hello Brooke! I was looking threw old posts and I found yours. I too am a young Wegners victim (16) and I agree that there are not a lot of young people with this disease (no offense to everyone else lol). If you ever want to talk, just inbox me!

[cbrooke]

I'd just like to say a huge thank you to everyone who replied to my thread. I was going through a rough time around then and everyone was so sweet and encouraging that it really did lift my spirits. I do apologize that it's taken me so long to respond, but it's been pretty hectic recently. I'm going in to surgery in 2 days to laser my throat and balloon it in the hopes of stretching my airway a little bit. I didn't react to the medication as they had hoped, so this is our plan B. It's my first surgery ever, but I'm barely nervous. I'm not sure why, and it seems to bother all of my friends and family. Personally, I would rather be nonchalant about it than freaking out. They keep on warning me that I might wake up with a trache, but I can't tell if that's a real strong possibility or if it's just a warning. My doctor's last patient had to get one, but I just get the feeling that I'll be fine. Of course my mom is freaking out about it. She's doing enough for the both of us, so I guess it's a good thing I'm so calm. I'm crossing my fingers that this works. Of course, it's not a one time thing, and I'll have to go through this all over again in 6 weeks, but it's nice to know that we're finally doing something about it.
About the yoga, I used to do it, but stopped almost right before I started struggling with my WG symptoms. I did really enjoy it, so I'll be sure to try that pose. Luckily, my sister enjoys yoga, so she has a block that I can use. Thank you for the suggestion :)

[Alysia]

I will keep you in my prayers. good luck at the surgery. you will be just fine. dont worry. please update us after, when you will be able to. :hug1:

[annekat]

I'm sending the most positive thoughts and prayers your way, Brooke! Looking forward to an update and hoping it's a very favorable one.

[LisaT]

Brooke, you have a good attitude about it and I'm sure that will help. I hope everything goes smoothly and look forward to hearing you had a successful surgery and are taking a nice, deep breath!

[windchime]

Sending healing energy your way Brooke. Good luck with the surgery and I applaud your excellent attitude about it.

[godgirl]

Good Luck, Brooke! Praying that everything goes well for you. :)

Jen

[cbrooke]

Everything went smoothly. He wasn't able to use the laser because my airway was too tight, but he did use the balloon to dilate my airway, and I'm feeling much better. I've already been released from the hospital, and I didn't need any pain meds. Thank you all for the prayers! :)

[Michael Bell]

so glad it went well for you.
Mike

[vdub]

You're way to young to be working about how not to be a kid. Ask your dad, but I've never heard of a prednisone/alcohol interaction. Be 21 -- get tipsy -- have fun! Just don't over do it.

[BookNut]

Everything went smoothly. He wasn't able to use the laser because my airway was too tight, but he did use the balloon to dilate my airway, and I'm feeling much better. I've already been released from the hospital, and I didn't need any pain meds. Thank you all for the prayers! :)

SO HAPPY for you. Enjoy feeling better and not needing pain meds!!

[LisaT]

That is great news! So glad to hear everything went well and you're feeling better. Take care.

[Alysia]

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[LisaT]

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Alysia, you always find the perfect picture!