and another biopsy

[mmegaera]

So. Lung biopsy is done. They used the same kind of sedation they use for colonoscopies. I remember being awake, but I swear I was in the room alone the whole time. No voices, nobody touching me, not even the sound of breathing. Not that I'm complaining. And except for my back being a little sore (a helluva lot less than the ongoing supposedly fixed popped rib), there was no pain or trouble breathing afterwards.

What did upset me was being unable to reach the bandages in the middle of my back the next day in order to take them off 24 hours after the procedure. I finally ended up at urgent care, because I was literally having a panic attack about not being able to reach them.

I had a mammogram and a breast ultrasound on Wednesday, which is resulting in another biopsy on my left breast this week, for the same reason I had the lung biopsy, to rule out whether the cancer has spread.

I should get the results of the lung biopsy tomorrow or Tuesday, and the breast biopsy a few days after it takes place.

So far as I know, surgery's still scheduled for August 8th. But that could change depending on the results of the biopsies.

I feel like swiss cheese. And if I thought I had a prayer of a chance of outrunning this, I'd be in my van right now, headed god knows where.

Comments

[stoutfellow]

Well, keep us posted. We're rooting for you.

[opakele]

Hoping for the best. This is never easy.

Take care.

[ndrosen]

And I'd buy gas for your van.

As is, be brave, let the nice lady surgeon and the other medical personnel help you, and don't hesitate to call on your geographically remote friends for whatever help they can provide.

[mmegaera]

Thank you, Jim. And tell the Bujold listees I'm grateful for the good thoughts, too.

[mmegaera]

Thanks.

[mmegaera]

Thank you, Nicholas. I think that's the best response I've had to me wanting to run away.

[castiron]

Still thinking of you and sending accurate diagnosis wishes.

[mmegaera]

Thank you.

[filkferengi]

Hey, we'd all chip in on that clock factory [Mark/Cordelia conversation reference].

[threeringedmoon]

Rooting for you here in Colorado as well.

[jreynoldsward]

Thinking good thoughts for you.

[mmegaera]

Thank you.

[mmegaera]

Thanks.

[mmegaera]

Thanks.

[kk1raven]

This must be both scary and frustrating for you. I'll continue to keep you in my thoughts.

[mmegaera]

Thank you.

[archangelbeth]

*hugs*

Fingers still crossed!!!

[mmegaera]

Thanks!