I went for my normal check-up at the doctor a few days ago and he ordered blood work like always. I have to have blood work done every 3 months or so because of my health problems. They didn't come back well. I'm dying. Unless some major things happen, I'm not going to last a whole lot longer. Pray that I will be able to get my health back in order, and pray for my family. My mom just told me all this a little while ago, she was crying. :(

What are you dying from?

What are you dying from?

heart problems.

Did the doctor say their's no hope?

I hope everything turns out okay for you Lauren and I'll keep you and your family in my prayers. :(

OMG! I was hoping this was a joke. :( I feel so awful for you and your family. Could you possibly have a transplant?

Seriously, this blows me away.

No, no joke. I'm going to have to go through a lot of testing and lifestyle changes. We don't know if this will correct everything or not, but I have to try.

Wow Lauren. Terrible news. When your doctor says lifestyle changes, what does he mean? Diet, exercise, that sort of thing? I never knew you had a heart problem. Of course, you'll be in my prayers.

Wow Lauren. Terrible news. When your doctor says lifestyle changes, what does he mean? Diet, exercise, that sort of thing? I never knew you had a heart problem. Of course, you'll be in my prayers.

Yes, major diet changes, exercise, medication, ect.

Yes, major diet changes, exercise, medication, ect.
It sounds to me like there's hope, Lauren. My husband was given the same orders years ago. He does his best, but it's hard to change a lifetime of bad habits. You're young. You can do this, Lauren. Your life depends on it. They didn't say anything about congestive heart failure, did they? Don't answer anything you're uncomfortable with. I'll understand. I just know a lot about heart disease.

:eek:

Are you overweight? Were you born with health problems?

There is always hope!

I went for my normal check-up at the doctor a few days ago and he ordered blood work like always. I have to have blood work done every 3 months or so because of my health problems. They didn't come back well. I'm dying. Unless some major things happen, I'm not going to last a whole lot longer. Pray that I will be able to get my health back in order, and pray for my family. My mom just told me all this a little while ago, she was crying. :(
_________________________________________________________________

:(

I'm sorry to hear that you have major health problems especially that you are so young. There is always something that can be done. Follow the doctors' orders and you should be fine. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
If you need to talk to someone; I'm here even though we don't really know each other. Please, keep us posted on how you're doing & everything.

This is shocking, I hope you're alright. :( I'll be praying for things to look up, I hope you're able to get things under control and get well.

God bless you. Never give up hope.

I will keep you in my prayers. :( Hope you can recover and live a long healthy life.

I will be keeping you in my prayers. Just make getting healthy your main focus/do research on your condition as people/doctors have tons of new and different treatments etc. Whether it's through medical or alternative there is ALWAYS hope! Your young enough for your body to fight whatever it is that's making you ill.
I wish you nothing but the best!

No, no joke. I'm going to have to go through a lot of testing and lifestyle changes. We don't know if this will correct everything or not, but I have to try.
Hang in there and be tough, you can do it! Don't give up hope...I had an aunt who had a life-threatening illness and three different doctors told her she had a matter of months but she didn't buy it and she did everything she was supposed to and stayed strong and its been 16 years ago now. The doctors weren't even giving her any options. If the doctors are giving you options then you can do it too! Praying helps too, if you believe in prayer. I'll keep you in mine.

It sounds to me like there's hope, Lauren. My husband was given the same orders years ago. He does his best, but it's hard to change a lifetime of bad habits. You're young. You can do this, Lauren. Your life depends on it. They didn't say anything about congestive heart failure, did they? Don't answer anything you're uncomfortable with. I'll understand. I just know a lot about heart disease.

I agree with Janice - I'm sure there's hope. My (soon to be ex) husband was told a couple of years ago that he was a heart attack waiting to happen. The doctor put him on meds for his blood pressure and cholestrol and told him he'd have to follow a strict diet and get exercise. He start back exercising again (first with cardio mainly, and then free weights). In 8 months he lost approx. 50 lbs, replaced the fat with sheer muscle and went COMPLETELY off his medication which totally blew the doctor away. His tests are now totally within the normal range each time and doesn't need to see the doctor again until his regular physical next year.

He also has a cousin who's always had a very enlarged heart which only a transplant will help. He's now in his early 50's and is still doing o.k.. He can't do everything, but he's beaten the odds as they didn't think he'd live past 30.

Chin up - attitude has a lot to do with our medical help. Hope everything turns out o.k.! :)

I went for my normal check-up at the doctor a few days ago and he ordered blood work like always. I have to have blood work done every 3 months or so because of my health problems. They didn't come back well. I'm dying. Unless some major things happen, I'm not going to last a whole lot longer. Pray that I will be able to get my health back in order, and pray for my family. My mom just told me all this a little while ago, she was crying. :(
WHAT? Oh my god!:( Lauren I am always here if you need to talk!

I'll keep you in my thoughts & prayers. Hope everything works out well for you.

Oh, sweetie...I'm so sorry...I will certainly pray for you and your family. Nothing is impossible with God.

God, I'm so sorry to hear this. :( You're so young, like everyone else said don't give up hope. I don't really know you too well, but we'll all be here for you.

I'm so very sorry, Lauren. :( I just don't know what to say. I'm speechless. There are no words to discribe how truly sorry I am. :(

Lauren,

I pray for full recovery; that when you go to your next visit to the doctor, the medical staff is baffled by your miraculous recovery. Just keep in mind that Jesus still heals. Walk in His favor.

God bless,
Brad

:( I'm very sorry to hear this, Lauren. I'll keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Do what your doctors tell you to, and fight it, don't ever give up , you can do it Sweety!!!
:bighug: :hug:

I've been away from the boards for what almost two days and this is what I read? OMG :bighug: I am heartbroken. :( Prayers are always with you sweetie. I am speechless and don't know what to say. I am saddened. I can't imagine what you are feeling or going through right now. This is really sad news to hear Lulu.:( :( :( :(

Lauren, I am so sorry, honey...I am truly saddened right now...hang in there, ok? Like others have mentioned, there is hope! Feel free to PM me any time you need :bighug:

You're in my prayers! Never give up.

Thank you all, I feel so loved here! I love each and every one of you and I'm going to fight this! With your support, I know I can make it.

Wow, that's so awful. I'm sorry. :( I'm praying for you and your family. :heart: I hope you get well. Stay strong. :)

i will pray for you too lauren

It has been brought to my attention that several people thought I was making this up. Well, I'm here to tell you that no, I didn't make this up. I was deeply hurt that anyone would think that. :( I haven't mentioned it in a while because quite frankly, I don't like talking about it. I have to hear about it all the time from my family and that's enough for anyone, trust me.

Anyway, I have been back to the doctor since this terrible news and he has done more tests. Apparently, I am in better shape than he originally thought, but I'm not out of the woods yet. I still have a long road ahead and it still doesn't look good, but if I keep doing what he asks me to do, I have a much better chance.

Well anyone who doesn't believe this is a troll and wants to make trouble anyway, so ignore them. Anyway, its good your doctor says you're in better shape than he thought at first :) I hope he continues to give better news.

Well anyone who doesn't believe this is a troll and wants to make trouble anyway, so ignore them. Anyway, its good your doctor says you're in better shape than he thought at first :) I hope he continues to give better news.

Thanks June :bighug:

Oh my god, who said this? WHO? That is a terrible thing to say! No one would make this up, unless they're insane, which you Lauren are absolutely NOT. Don't listen to these people. You know the truth and we are here to help you through this time. :bighug:

It has been brought to my attention that several people thought I was making this up. Well, I'm here to tell you that no, I didn't make this up. I was deeply hurt that anyone would think that. :( I haven't mentioned it in a while because quite frankly, I don't like talking about it. I have to hear about it all the time from my family and that's enough for anyone, trust me.

Anyway, I have been back to the doctor since this terrible news and he has done more tests. Apparently, I am in better shape than he originally thought, but I'm not out of the woods yet. I still have a long road ahead and it still doesn't look good, but if I keep doing what he asks me to do, I have a much better chance.

I'm sorry that there were certain people who thought that you were making this up, Lauren. Even though I frankly never heard of the disease that you suffer from, I totally believed you. After all, who would make up such a thing? I am glad to hear that things are looking up for you, Lauren.

Wow, who thought you made this up? That's horrible...I hope you're doing okay, honey :bighug:

im sorry that there were some people who thought you were making this up lauren just dont let them stress you out and stay as positave as you can:)

who would say that and be making it up? Don't let that bother you, hon. And I'm glad to hear the news from your doctor! I'll keep you in my prayers! Remember, we're all here for you!:bighug:

(I had a health scare about a year ago, but it's worked out and my doctor says I'm "fit as a fiddle"!! So remember there's always hope.)

i'm sorry to hear about your heart problems. =(
that must be so scary. i can't imagine what you are going through.
stay strong though! fight the problems with all of the strength you have & hopefully you can beat it, change your lifestyle around & live a long & healthy life.

I'm so sorry that you have to go all through all this Lauren. :( You are definately in my prayers. Don't let those other people concern you. They aren't important. Just remember to stay positive and fight it We're all here for you.. :)

Some people must think that everyone is an attention freak like them and that everyone lies to get sympathy. :rolleyes: Losers.

Glad to hear the good news, girl. :hug:

You are many things, my friend. But an attention whore is not one of them.

As for what your doctor said, well, you already know my feelings on the profession. I'm just glad he was wrong in this matter.

So, you going hiking tomorrow? :)

So, you going hiking tomorrow? :)

:lol: I think it will be a while before I'm up for any hiking ;)

You and your family will be in my prays every night

:lol: I think it will be a while before I'm up for any hiking ;)

How about light hiking? Girl! Am I going to have go up there to get you active? You know you don't want that!;)

I'm sorry, too, to hear what's going on with you. Hopefully you'll be able to get through this. You have too much to live for!!!;)

How about light hiking? Girl! Am I going to have go up there to get you active? You know you don't want that!;)
:lol: Let's get her. The weather here sucks...I'm up for a hike in a nicer climate!

I'll get busy praying for you.
God will take care of you if you trust him.

Dear Lauren as I post this I am wishing you well with good health and fun times. You are thought of and hopefully with God's help you'll be back in good health.