I had another test today - an MRI. A few weeks ago I discovered a lump near my urethra while prepping for an exam. I have surgery scheduled for August 10th and it shouldn't be a big deal. They are going to do some other diagnostic tests at the same time - a two for one. I still have another pre-op ultrasound later this week.
Tomorrow I have a second CT scan of my lungs. A normal check-up in some senses, but I have been having trouble with a raspy voice of late. This is the test I want to have the least - not wanting them to find something wrong.
And then there's the abdominal pain I've had since the pancreatitis. It still lingers, though a slew of blood tests all came back normal. I guess this can wait until after the surgery and lung questions are dealt with.
This is all becoming very real to me and I am scared. Sometimes I feel like I am falling apart, other times I feel like this is just another blip in my life. I've overcome so much to get to where I am, what's one more thing? I don't want to die - not yet.
Well, rest assured that your friends will all be praying for you to get negative results here across the board. Fingers and toes crossed!
Posted by: roland | July 27, 2009 at 09:15 AM
Thanks... Steve said I might cause an uproar with this post, but it's from the heart. As one of my doctors said, it feels like 2+2+2 = 10. All mostly minor, but as a group they seem bigger.
Posted by: Anne | July 27, 2009 at 12:31 PM
So... my toes are getting sore. Can I uncross them yet?
Posted by: roland | August 04, 2009 at 02:08 PM
yes
Posted by: Anne | August 12, 2009 at 09:20 PM