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Big Day for us (Family related and kinda long)

Posted on 9/7/16 at 7:17 pm
Posted by ShermanTxTiger
Broussard, La
Member since Oct 2007
10835 posts
Posted on 9/7/16 at 7:17 pm
Well 15 years ago we found out our last daughter of 3 had cystic fibrosis and the disease had advanced to damage her lungs at the age of 3 months. We were devastated. The long term outlook was pretty grim. The average life expectancy was 35 35 years. Our case was not normal though. We fought the disease pretty hard the first year and then caught a break. Things went pretty well outside of meds and treatments. No hospitalizations until she hit 12. Then we started sinus infections due to CF. 3 sinus clean outs (outpatient)Last August we were told a drug we had been waiting on became available. After 1 year on the drug her sinus issues have stopped. Her lung function went from 72% of normal to 101%. (It has stayed that way for 9 months now) Our CF doctor told us today. "You have normal lung function, no health issues and nothing I can tell you"

Folks I know the game last Saturday was hard to swallow. We were all there. But today.... I am a happy happy man. Thank God for science, people who give to worthy causes and God answering prayers.....


No pics of said daughter will be shared....LOL
Posted by OysterPoBoy
City of St. George
Member since Jul 2013
34904 posts
Posted on 9/7/16 at 7:21 pm to
Awesome.
Posted by OWLFAN86
The OT has made me richer
Member since Jun 2004
175638 posts
Posted on 9/7/16 at 7:21 pm to
quote:

Folks I know the game last Saturday was hard to swallow.
tempted to make a joke about your daughter and swallowing,, but frick that

THIS IS GREAT NEWS
Posted by Stexas
SWLA
Member since May 2013
5992 posts
Posted on 9/7/16 at 7:22 pm to
quote:

today.... I am a happy happy man. Thank God for science, people who give to worthy causes and God answering prayers.....


Great story! and
Posted by MBclass83
Baton Rouge
Member since Oct 2010
9344 posts
Posted on 9/7/16 at 7:22 pm to
That's great news. Enjoy.
Posted by oVo
Member since Dec 2013
11793 posts
Posted on 9/7/16 at 7:23 pm to
quote:

No pics of said daughter will be shared....LOL


Pics of mother will suffice.
Posted by OweO
Plaquemine, La
Member since Sep 2009
113873 posts
Posted on 9/7/16 at 7:23 pm to


Thats good to hear man..
Posted by Teddy Ruxpin
Member since Oct 2006
39547 posts
Posted on 9/7/16 at 7:23 pm to
Great news

How are things progressing for CF? Are there updated life expectancies? I remember when Frankie from Real World died from it at 25 years old 10 years ago, so I'm curious where it stands now.
This post was edited on 9/7/16 at 7:24 pm
Posted by CajunSoldier225
Member since Aug 2011
8990 posts
Posted on 9/7/16 at 7:24 pm to
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ShermanTxTiger


Very happy for you and your family and your daughter.

Posted by NewIberiaHaircut
Lafayette
Member since May 2013
11531 posts
Posted on 9/7/16 at 7:26 pm to
Enjoy every second with her! That's an awesome story!
Posted by VermilionTiger
Member since Dec 2012
37559 posts
Posted on 9/7/16 at 7:26 pm to


Way to go and happy for your family
Posted by wickowick
Head of Island
Member since Dec 2006
45788 posts
Posted on 9/7/16 at 7:26 pm to
Posted by HoustonChick86
Catalina Wine Mixer
Member since Dec 2009
57231 posts
Posted on 9/7/16 at 7:27 pm to
Great news!!!
Posted by UncleRuckus
Member since Feb 2013
7629 posts
Posted on 9/7/16 at 7:28 pm to
That's awesome
Posted by Lsupimp
Ersatz Amerika-97.6% phony & fake
Member since Nov 2003
78299 posts
Posted on 9/7/16 at 7:29 pm to
I got chills , man.
Posted by TypoKnig
Member since Aug 2011
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Posted on 9/7/16 at 7:30 pm to


Posted by ShermanTxTiger
Broussard, La
Member since Oct 2007
10835 posts
Posted on 9/7/16 at 7:36 pm to
quote:

How are things progressing for CF? Are there updated life expectancies? I remember when Frankie from Real World died from it at 25 years old 10 years ago, so I'm curious where it stands now.


It was 35 when she was diagnosed. I haven't followed it since. The key is to stop the progression of the disease. It destroys the lungs, pancreas and any mucus dependent body part. If you stop the disease progression the person can "in theory" live as long as most people.

I just checked and the life expectancy moved up to 40. Thanks for asking.
Posted by GeauxColonels
Tottenham Fan | LSU Fan
Member since Oct 2009
25604 posts
Posted on 9/7/16 at 7:37 pm to
Awesome news. Definitely puts things in perspective. Here's to many more years of good health for your little lady.
Posted by kywildcatfanone
Wildcat Country!
Member since Oct 2012
118856 posts
Posted on 9/7/16 at 7:37 pm to
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Thank God for science, people who give to worthy causes and God answering prayers.....



Absolutely. God receives the glory for this, and congratulations to you and your family.
Posted by TIGER2
Mandeville.La
Member since Jan 2006
10486 posts
Posted on 9/7/16 at 7:39 pm to
Very nice.
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