It happens to me without fail. I over-worry about some things that turn out to be nothing, and I walk into other situations without a care in the world that end up being more difficult than I ever imagined. The CT Scan didn't phase me at all. Until it took 7 pokes to get a vein. The liver biopsy had me dry heaving and freaking out all day Monday and Tuesday morning. Turns out, it was one of the easiest procedures I've ever had done.
Matt and I arrived at the hospital at 8:00 sharp. I checked in and headed down to the surgery wing. They had me comfy in a room in no time, and I took a nap while we waited for the actual procedure to begin. At 9:00 I was rolled down the hall and into the room where the biopsy would be done. The two nurses were incredible at putting me at ease, and even got me some Zofran to help with the nausea. Matt was able to stay with me as long as he wanted, which was right up until when they stuck me. We both figure that after two c sections, he's seen enough of my internal organs to last a lifetime. So he went to the waiting room for the actual needle insertion part.
My doctor, Dr. Lim, was one of the nicest men I have ever met. Like many of the doctors and nurses I've met in the past month, he commented on how young I am to have this happen. Yeah... there's really not much to say to that except "Yes, it totally sucks." Dr. Lim and the nurses were very happy to hear that we are heading to MD Anderson, and he said that if I was his wife, daughter, etc. he would do the same thing.
The biopsy itself consisted of them taking three little tiny pieces of my liver. I felt the pressure only, no pain. It was quick and easy... took all of 10 minutes. Then I was wheeled back to a post op room to rest for 4 hours.
I have an appointment with Dr. Adler next Tuesday to go over the results. We know it's cancer, but we will see if the pathology has changed since 2011. That will determine the course of treatment going forward. Once we have Dr. Adler's recommended course of treatment, we will take that to Houston with us and see what they have to say.
Sometimes I wake up and think this has all been a dream. Unfortunately it's not, but now I'm in fight mode. Now things are heating up and I'm going to give this cancer all I've got.
Matt and I arrived at the hospital at 8:00 sharp. I checked in and headed down to the surgery wing. They had me comfy in a room in no time, and I took a nap while we waited for the actual procedure to begin. At 9:00 I was rolled down the hall and into the room where the biopsy would be done. The two nurses were incredible at putting me at ease, and even got me some Zofran to help with the nausea. Matt was able to stay with me as long as he wanted, which was right up until when they stuck me. We both figure that after two c sections, he's seen enough of my internal organs to last a lifetime. So he went to the waiting room for the actual needle insertion part.
My doctor, Dr. Lim, was one of the nicest men I have ever met. Like many of the doctors and nurses I've met in the past month, he commented on how young I am to have this happen. Yeah... there's really not much to say to that except "Yes, it totally sucks." Dr. Lim and the nurses were very happy to hear that we are heading to MD Anderson, and he said that if I was his wife, daughter, etc. he would do the same thing.
The biopsy itself consisted of them taking three little tiny pieces of my liver. I felt the pressure only, no pain. It was quick and easy... took all of 10 minutes. Then I was wheeled back to a post op room to rest for 4 hours.
I have an appointment with Dr. Adler next Tuesday to go over the results. We know it's cancer, but we will see if the pathology has changed since 2011. That will determine the course of treatment going forward. Once we have Dr. Adler's recommended course of treatment, we will take that to Houston with us and see what they have to say.
Sometimes I wake up and think this has all been a dream. Unfortunately it's not, but now I'm in fight mode. Now things are heating up and I'm going to give this cancer all I've got.
You are the fiercest fighter I know. You can do this and will do this with all your might. Everyone is on your side and with you all the way. We all love you.
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