I should probably stop shopping.....

[yiddishkopf]

We are booked and have our documents for the Osaka to Vancouver cruise on the Statendaam which leaves Osaka on 4-23, but there is a possibility that we will have to cancel. My significant other, (we've been together nearly 13 years) has been ill and it could prevent our cruise. We always buy insurance -- neither of us are young and we know that anything can happen when one books a year in advance.

 

He has had severe flu and walking pneumonia but in the many tests a spot on his lung was seen. He goes back to the doctor on Monday for a

CAT scan and the doctor will give the final word as to our trip. He feels very weak at this point.

 

Hopefully we will get a green light, but to the distress of local merchants, I will stop shopping!

[JanineM]

Sending you good thoughts for health so that you can both enjoy your cruise.

 

 

Here's a funny coincidence. Our neighbour recently had something very similar. He did have to have some surgery, but it turned out that the spot was a bacteria between his chest wall and lung.

 

The bottom line is that he did spend about a week in hospital but is home and fine now. He's lost some weight, but is doing great. Hope your situation turns out well and you can continue with your shopping & planning for your wonderful cruise!

[Moondawgie]

yiddishkopf, my Father had a spot on his lung after pneumonia that turned out to be nothing serious. I think this is common. Your friend's lethargy may be caused by despression about his uncertainty about his health.

 

I hope you get to go on your cruise. Good luck and keep the faith.

[yiddishkopf]

Thanks to those who replied with encouraging words. My little grandson keeps making get well cards for Jack because he wants me to bring him something "really cool" from Japan! I will let my board friends know the outcome of this.

[High C's]

To echo what others have told you, I too went through this same scenario after pneumonia. It was a very scarey time, so I know what you (and he) are going through. But like the others who have posted here before me, mine turned out to be nothing serious.

 

Best wishes.