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JimD

On Wednesday Oct. 18th I will have a consultation with a liver radiologist about having a shunt procedure done to alleviate the fluid collecting in my abdomen. As many of you know I've been having very painful weekly para centesis procedures to drain this fluid from my abdomen. This T.I.P. shunt procedure will greatly reduce or maybe even eliminate the need for the Para procedures.

There are some risks involved however including forgetfulness, serious arterial bleeding, liver laceration, unintended organ punctures of the kidney, colon, small intestine and gall bladder, and possible liver failure. My liver Doctor has assured me that he believes I am an excellent candidate for this procedure based on my current liver function he says is actually pretty good, and my overall health.

So after weighing the risks and benefits I've decided it's time to roll the dice and hope this can help me a lot. I have confidence in the Doctors and Nurses of the Cleveland Clinic and trust in their experience and ability.

After the procedure I will stay in the hospital for one or two days for evaluation of the procedure.

After the consult they will likely schedule the procedure as soon as possible.

So wish me luck family and friends. I look forward to seeing you all on the flip side. Thanks,
Jim

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SylvanLakeWH

Godspeed...

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jay bee

I wish you the best of luck.  My prayers will be with you.  You will be in good hands at the Cleveland Clinic, but I am sure you already know that.

 

Jim 

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ACman

God bless and you are in good hands with the docs at the Cleveland Clinic .

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R. L. Addison

I'll pray for your strength & Dr.'s skills & wisdom.

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Cvans

Best of luck to you! Hopefully you'll be up and about in no time. :)

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ClassicTractorProfessor

Best of luck to you Jim. Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers 

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dcrage

God luck Jim. You are obviously at the right place for this type of procedure. A person has to be very thankful for having access to great hospitals like you have in Cleveland or I have here in St. Louis. 

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Stormin

Wishing you all the best, Jim. Good luck! :handgestures-thumbupright:

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KC9KAS

@JimD The Cleveland Clinic is one of the BEST internal medicine hospitals in the country with some of the best surgeons.

You will be in our thoughts and prayers!

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Sparky

Wishing you a fast smooth recovery Jim!!

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AMC RULES

No sweat for a tough old bird like you Jim.  

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stevebo

Good luck Jim. 

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Achto

I hope your procedure goes well. I will keep you in my prayers.

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rmaynard

I hope all goes well for you Jim. I still bring an extra chair to the big Wheel Horse show each year in hopes that you make the trip.

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PeacemakerJack

I'll be praying that all goes well and you will gain the desired relief from the current painful circumstances.  God bless you with an uneventful procedure and a speedy recovery!

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nylyon

Best to you and hope for a speedy recovery!

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Racinbob

You are in our prayers Jim.

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T-Mo

Good luck, and may God speed.  My thoughts and prayers will be with you.

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dclarke

Good luck, Jim! You'll be in my prayers. 

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Jerry77

Cleveland is the best ...prayers for you and your family..

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Terry M

Hoping all goes well and Wishing you a Speedy recovery .

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hondagod64

Good Luck Jim

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JC 1965

Prayers just sent your way Jim. 

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