More damn medical crap

scaeagles · 08-04-2005, 12:24 PM

My continuing saga.....

For a good two months after my surgery on April 14 (thanks for all the well wishes, btw), life was great - eating, drinking, gaining weight faster than i should and enjoying food like I hadn't in a long time. After that, the symptoms have started coming back around 4 weeks go.

So after a couple doctor appts, I have a medical test today as a precursor to an exploratory procedure next Thursday. I get a call a couple hours after I'm home from the doc performing the procedure next week, and he's moving it to tomorrow morning, because the radiologist was "very concerned" over what he saw on the tests.

What the hell does "very concerned" mean??????????

All I was told is that my procedure tomorrow will now include a biopsy. Crap.
Damn. $)*&^(^%.

Not Afraid · 08-04-2005, 12:35 PM

OMG Leo!

I think, more than anything, I hate the uncertainty of this stuff. I felt like such a guinea pig from start to finish of my cancer and Graves. I still feel like a bit of a guinea pig.

Well, biopsys are precautionary. They want to make sure that nothing is going on. And, without your history of issues, they will be more careful. We'll hope for the best and at least some ease and confort during the proceedure.

((((((((HUGS))))))))

Lisa

Ghoulish Delight · 08-04-2005, 12:36 PM

Oh dear. Sending the best of thoughts your direction.

Motorboat Cruiser · 08-04-2005, 01:16 PM

Leo, I'm so sorry to hear this news. We will keep you in our thoughts and hope for the best.

€uroMeinke · 08-04-2005, 01:31 PM

Wow that sucks - but like Lisa said, this stuff is all precautionary so keep that in mind if you can. We'll be sending our good thoughts and healing mojo your way.

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blueerica · 08-04-2005, 01:33 PM

/sigh

Hope things go well! ::hugs::

mousepod · 08-04-2005, 01:57 PM

We're sending our thoughts your way. There are so many reasons why doctors can be overly cautious. Keep your spirits up.

Cadaverous Pallor · 08-04-2005, 02:41 PM

Best of luck, keep your spirits up! We're thinking of you.

Ponine · 08-04-2005, 02:51 PM

Better to have a "very concerned radiologist" than one who doesnt think outside the box, and doesnt catch what could be problem till to late.
This way, if something is wrong, maybe they can head it off.
Hugs to you and your family.
My thoughts are with you.

Baileykat · 08-04-2005, 03:38 PM

Crap Leo..that stinks!

Sending prayers your way that everything is fine and you'll be good as new in no time!!!

08-04-2005, 12:24 PM	#1
scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	More damn medical crap My continuing saga..... For a good two months after my surgery on April 14 (thanks for all the well wishes, btw), life was great - eating, drinking, gaining weight faster than i should and enjoying food like I hadn't in a long time. After that, the symptoms have started coming back around 4 weeks go. So after a couple doctor appts, I have a medical test today as a precursor to an exploratory procedure next Thursday. I get a call a couple hours after I'm home from the doc performing the procedure next week, and he's moving it to tomorrow morning, because the radiologist was "very concerned" over what he saw on the tests. What the hell does "very concerned" mean?????????? All I was told is that my procedure tomorrow will now include a biopsy. Crap. Damn. $)*&^(^%.
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08-04-2005, 12:35 PM	#2
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	OMG Leo! I think, more than anything, I hate the uncertainty of this stuff. I felt like such a guinea pig from start to finish of my cancer and Graves. I still feel like a bit of a guinea pig. Well, biopsys are precautionary. They want to make sure that nothing is going on. And, without your history of issues, they will be more careful. We'll hope for the best and at least some ease and confort during the proceedure. ((((((((HUGS)))))))) Lisa
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08-04-2005, 12:36 PM	#3
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Oh dear. Sending the best of thoughts your direction. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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Motorboat Cruiser Cruiser of Motorboats Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: So Cal Posts: 3,665	Leo, I'm so sorry to hear this news. We will keep you in our thoughts and hope for the best.
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€uroMeinke L'Hédoniste Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: A.S.C.O.T. Posts: 8,671	Wow that sucks - but like Lisa said, this stuff is all precautionary so keep that in mind if you can. We'll be sending our good thoughts and healing mojo your way. € __________________ I would believe only in a God that knows how to Dance. Friedrich Nietzsche
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mousepod You broke your Ramadar! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,635	We're sending our thoughts your way. There are so many reasons why doctors can be overly cautious. Keep your spirits up. __________________ "Give the public everything you can give them, keep the place as clean as you can keep it, keep it friendly" - Walt Disney
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Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	Best of luck, keep your spirits up! We're thinking of you. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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Ponine Virgin Ears Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,075	Better to have a "very concerned radiologist" than one who doesnt think outside the box, and doesnt catch what could be problem till to late. This way, if something is wrong, maybe they can head it off. Hugs to you and your family. My thoughts are with you. __________________ There's something strange, There's something wrong. I see a change - It's like when love dies.
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08-04-2005, 03:38 PM	#10
Baileykat Hotel Expert! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: follow the yellow brick road and take a left Posts: 396	Crap Leo..that stinks! Sending prayers your way that everything is fine and you'll be good as new in no time!!! __________________ Me:"Bailey you need to eat some fruit! Fruit never killed anyone!" Bailey" "Yes it did..Snow White!"
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