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Dina_Nichole · 07-23-2007, 10:52 AM

I'm so sorry about your sister Shana. We will definately keep her in our prayers.

Teryn · 07-23-2007, 11:23 AM

I am so sorry Shana! I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers! Good luck!

MissPinkBarbie · 07-23-2007, 11:50 AM

I'm sorry to hear this about your sister, Shana. Please send her my well wishes! (

to her)

Shanatink · 07-23-2007, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by sims822257

Shana -

I am so sorry to hear about your sister. I am sending prayers to you and your family.

As far as the low salt diet goes, my father in law has Meniere's Disease which without getting into it is regulated by a low salt/sodium diet. I have pretty much read any thing and everything on low salt so he can stay well. Here are a few good sites to look at. It is a very difficult diet to deal with because EVERYTHING has so much salt in it now days.

http://oto.wustl.edu/men/
http://www.dietsite.com/dt/diets/hea...hy/lowsalt.asp

For the most part, the fresher the better and skip table salt, seasonings and start reading labels on EVERYTHING. Please PM me if you have questions I do not mind helping or sharing a few recipes

Im sorry about your father in law, thank you for the links, I really appreciate it

Shanatink · 07-23-2007, 12:19 PM

I went up and had lunch with my sister and she really looks alot better, she has lost some of the fluid in her body which is good, she isnt as bloated. When they finally realized how bad she was retaining water they were smart enough to finally take her off all the saline fluids IV they were pumping into her which were making her feel just awful. She still hasnt seen the doctor today with the ecocardiogram results. It seems to take forever to get any test results.

celstu1 · 07-23-2007, 12:30 PM

Oh Im so sorry to hear about this!

Has she ever had health problems before or was this just a sudden unexplained thing? How terrible for her, you and your family. My prayers are with you!

They make low sodium tomato sauce now! You could make a spaghetti sauce using that. I'd ask the doctor to make sure though just in case. I don't know how much sodium is in pasta itself but I do know that most red sauces are loaded with it. So the low sodium one might be a good way to let her enjoy her pasta still! My grandfather is on a low sodium diet and has been for most of his life. I know he eats normal foods but they are fresh foods and baked/broiled, not fried. He also stays away from red meat. He buys salt free potato chips and peanuts. Its not a horrible lifestyle change. Just takes some adjusting. Good Luck!!!

jp4m2 · 07-23-2007, 12:46 PM

So sorry to here about your sister, it can be so difficult when a family member is ill, it's such a helpless feeling when all you want to do is help in some way, & all you can do is wait......It may be Congestive Heart Failure she has, my dad has that & has to watch his salt intake also ...I hope she is feeling better soon....

Shanatink · 07-23-2007, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by jp4m2

So sorry to here about your sister, it can be so difficult when a family member is ill, it's such a helpless feeling when all you want to do is help in some way, & all you can do is wait......It may be Congestive Heart Failure she has, my dad has that & has to watch his salt intake also ...I hope she is feeling better soon....

I said it wrong didnt I? lol, I got the medical terminology all messed up, I swear my mom kept calling it congenital but I googled it and it looks like I should have been saying congestive heart failure

YorkieShadow · 07-23-2007, 02:54 PM

Keeping your sister in my Thoughts and prayers.

Bizzymammabee · 07-23-2007, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Shanatink

I havent been on since last wednesday becuase my sister is really sick and Ive spent most of the week at the hospital with my mom. My sister went in last Monday with a bad urinary tract infection and kidney stones and she was in the hopsital for 3 days. They said she had a blockage in the urinary tract that could have killed her. Well she went home wednesday but she was still really sick and later that evening she developed a cough and she is retaining a lot of water. She was re-admitted by ambulance to the hospital on Saturday. She has fluid in her lungs and some sort of infection that has moved to her lungs and they think she has congenital Heart Failure (I think this is this is what it is called, forgive me if I got the terminology wrong). They are doing some sort of heart test today. They are also really worried about her possibly getting blood clots. So everyone please pray for my sister. Also she will have to be put on a low sodium diet, does anyone have any expereince on the type of foods someone can have on a low sodium diet? I was doing a bit of research and it looks like almost everythign except fruits and sweet food contains sodium so Im trying to learn what kind of food she will be able to eat so I can help her with this. My sister loves pasta and fried food so this diet will be very hard on her.

Sorry to hear this. Sending lots of prayers your way. Hope you are slowing down and taking care of yourself as well.

Hugs

TootiesMom · 07-23-2007, 05:24 PM

Shana, I was just wondering about you tonite, havent seen you post.... I am sorry to hear your sister is feeling bad but its great to hear she is improving.. My dad lived with congestive heart failure for many years, with the right care, it didnt change his life much at all... Good Luck to your sister.. take care of yourself!
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aka_yorkie_mama · 07-23-2007, 05:31 PM

hi i was just reading and you and your family are in my prayers tonight so sorry about this hon Jamie

Tink's Mom · 07-23-2007, 06:57 PM

I just found this thread. I'm so sorry your sister is having such a tough time. I'm glad the doctors are beginning to help her and hope all turns out well. Sending up another prayer for her and your family.

chloeandj · 07-23-2007, 07:05 PM

I'm so sorry to hear this.

I hope she gets better real soon!

LoveMyJake · 07-23-2007, 07:17 PM

I will keep your sister in my prayers!

My husband has a problem with his heart going into abnormal rythmns and recently was diagnosed with Congestive Heart failure and has to stay on a low sodium diet. Basically, stay away from any processed foods (canned, boxed and frozen and canned soups) because they are loaded with sodium. Even the ones that say "low sodium" have alot.

This is a good link.

http://www.abouthf.org/module2/default.htm

07-23-2007, 10:52 AM	#31
Dina_Nichole I Love My Munchkins! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: My Babies ♥'s! Posts: 8,765	I'm so sorry about your sister Shana. We will definately keep her in our prayers. __________________ I My Lil Furballs!! Pia Mojo ~ Trixie Murphy ~ Paisley Max

07-23-2007, 11:23 AM	#32
Teryn YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 250	I am so sorry Shana I am so sorry Shana! I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers! Good luck!

07-23-2007, 11:50 AM	#33
MissPinkBarbie ~Glamorous Daisy~ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NJ // NYC Posts: 4,010	I'm sorry to hear this about your sister, Shana. Please send her my well wishes! ( to her) __________________ *MissPinkBarbie* *The PiNK Club Founder* Last edited by MissPinkBarbie; 07-23-2007 at 11:51 AM.

07-23-2007, 12:19 PM	#35
Shanatink Mommy to 3 Princesses Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 11,030	I went up and had lunch with my sister and she really looks alot better, she has lost some of the fluid in her body which is good, she isnt as bloated. When they finally realized how bad she was retaining water they were smart enough to finally take her off all the saline fluids IV they were pumping into her which were making her feel just awful. She still hasnt seen the doctor today with the ecocardiogram results. It seems to take forever to get any test results. __________________ Custom Dog Clothing Boutique www.TinkerbellsCloset.com

07-23-2007, 12:30 PM	#36
celstu1 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 10,534	Oh Im so sorry to hear about this! Has she ever had health problems before or was this just a sudden unexplained thing? How terrible for her, you and your family. My prayers are with you! They make low sodium tomato sauce now! You could make a spaghetti sauce using that. I'd ask the doctor to make sure though just in case. I don't know how much sodium is in pasta itself but I do know that most red sauces are loaded with it. So the low sodium one might be a good way to let her enjoy her pasta still! My grandfather is on a low sodium diet and has been for most of his life. I know he eats normal foods but they are fresh foods and baked/broiled, not fried. He also stays away from red meat. He buys salt free potato chips and peanuts. Its not a horrible lifestyle change. Just takes some adjusting. Good Luck!!! __________________ “Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer.” ― Dean Koontz

07-23-2007, 12:46 PM	#37
jp4m2 Love my Boys Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: w/ my boys Posts: 5,056	So sorry to here about your sister, it can be so difficult when a family member is ill, it's such a helpless feeling when all you want to do is help in some way, & all you can do is wait......It may be Congestive Heart Failure she has, my dad has that & has to watch his salt intake also ...I hope she is feeling better soon.... __________________ B.J.mom to : Jake J.J. Jack & Joey, momma misses you..... The joy found in the companionship of a pet is a blessing not given to everyone. The two most powerful words when we’re in struggle: me too..

07-23-2007, 02:54 PM	#39
YorkieShadow BANNED! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: USA Posts: 9,999	Keeping your sister in my Thoughts and prayers.

07-23-2007, 05:24 PM	#41
TootiesMom and Hopeys Mom Too Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 4,109	Shana, I was just wondering about you tonite, havent seen you post.... I am sorry to hear your sister is feeling bad but its great to hear she is improving.. My dad lived with congestive heart failure for many years, with the right care, it didnt change his life much at all... Good Luck to your sister.. take care of yourself! d __________________ Donna's little herd.... Tooties Dogster http://www.dogster.com/?271687 Hopeys Dogster http://www.dogster.com/?448723 and Tinker, TBone(RIP) Laci .. OH, and Me-Kitty(RIP)

07-23-2007, 05:31 PM	#42
aka_yorkie_mama YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Nor-Cal Posts: 456	so sorry hi i was just reading and you and your family are in my prayers tonight so sorry about this hon Jamie __________________ Piglet aka Pig a roni, Zoomie Surfer Girl last baby of Nemo and bridgett &paris frog dogs my sweet kissy crissy face and Nene

07-23-2007, 06:57 PM	#43
Tink's Mom With Indy In My Heart Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 8,442	I just found this thread. I'm so sorry your sister is having such a tough time. I'm glad the doctors are beginning to help her and hope all turns out well. Sending up another prayer for her and your family. __________________ Mom of Bruno RIP Tinkerbelle Tala & Howard Indy & Stuart

07-23-2007, 07:05 PM	#44
chloeandj Tinkerbell, My Little Flutterpup Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Beautiful California! Posts: 6,112	I'm so sorry to hear this. I hope she gets better real soon!

07-23-2007, 07:17 PM	#45
LoveMyJake I love Jackson too! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,905	I will keep your sister in my prayers! My husband has a problem with his heart going into abnormal rythmns and recently was diagnosed with Congestive Heart failure and has to stay on a low sodium diet. Basically, stay away from any processed foods (canned, boxed and frozen and canned soups) because they are loaded with sodium. Even the ones that say "low sodium" have alot. This is a good link. http://www.abouthf.org/module2/default.htm __________________ Selina, mommy to Jake and Jackson. RIP baby Lily Coming soon: Gracie